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Cogeneration Superintendent – Lincoln, NE
Cogeneration Superintendent – Lincoln, NE-March 2024
Lincoln
Mar 30, 2026
About Cogeneration Superintendent – Lincoln, NE

  80133BR

  Job Title:

  Cogeneration Superintendent – Lincoln, NE

  Department/Function:

  Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

  Job Description:

  Cogeneration Superintendent – Lincoln, NE

  This is a full-time, exempt position.

  Shift : Mostly weekdays

  REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

  SUPERVISES: 4-6 salaried employees, 5-7 hourly employees, and 1-10 contractors

  EDUCATION OR TRAINING PREFFERRED:

  B.S. Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience for power plant operation and maintenance

  Safety Training

  Experience with +/ or working knowledge of CMMS

  EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

  3-5 years of management and leadership experience

  Excellent safety record and awareness

  Previous continuous process experience

  SKILLS PREFERRED:

  Ability to work on multiple tasks

  Ability to team build

  Ability to train

  Ability to delegate and follow-up

  Excellent organizational skills

  Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities

  Excellent communication skills

  Demonstrated troubleshooting skills

  BASIC FUNCTION: Manage the overall operations of a small, coal/gas-fired Cogeneration plant

  DESIRED QUALITIES : Demonstrated ability to produce results, strong people skills, the attitude that accidents are preventable, strong knowledge of area operations, independence, demonstrated leadership ability, self-motivated, action oriented, and operating management experience (strategic long term planning, budgeting, capital planning and efficiency optimization). Applicants must have the aptitude and skillset necessary to perform mechanical system troubleshooting, solve process problems, resolve conflict, complete reports, and influence safe work practices upon fellow employees.

  SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

  Ensure focus on regular and consistent employee training, safety, quality, and area housekeeping.

  Review production, quality, and maintenance reports and statistics to direct/schedule maintenance activities.

  Train and direct hourly and contract employees and issue applicable safety and work permits.

  Be able to diagnose issues (or be point of contact for outside expert) for 4 main areas of operation:

  water treatment (lab analysis and reverse osmosis and ion exchange and heat exchange and cooling tower),

  bulk solids handling (coal and ash, mechanically and pneumatically conveyed)

  steam production and distribution (both coal and gas boilers),

  electrical production and distribution (turbine/generator and transformers and circuit breakers), and

  various auxiliary equipment (e.g. air compressors, fire suppression systems, etc.)

  Directly assist as necessary with operations, inspections, and electrical and mechanical maintenance.

  With training, operate heavy equipment including overhead cranes, payloaders, forklifts, and skidsteers.

  Schedule deliveries/removals and consumption of power, raw materials, and waste products.

  Order and receive all spare parts and consumables via various systems.

  Research, plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.

  Monitor and develop production plans and discuss associated equipment needs and change needed with operation, maintenance, and engineering personnel.

  Ensure that the plant complies with all environmental and safety regulations.

  Focus on long-term process optimization, cost control, product costing, employee development, accident elimination and management-of-change.

  Establish goals and performance measures for the Cogeneration plant and provide consistent feedback.

  Identify significant area trends and their respective cause and effect relationships.

  Empower employees to develop ideas for operational, efficiency, and safety improvement(s).

  Support and strongly encourage troubleshooting efforts as a part of “what we do”.

  Celebrate and share “wins” achieved by Cogeneration personnel.

  Develop a well-trained, efficient, and safety-conscious team.

  Assemble and conduct meetings with supervisors and employees, as needed.

  Ensure that production-limiting factors and any reoccurring problems are addressed.

  Interact with peers in Lincoln to achieve plant objectives and to provide operational stability.

  Monitor maintenance planning to ensure reliable and efficient operations.

  Lead continuous improvement efforts by working with all team members to determine priorities.

  Provide input for employee quarterly reviews of Cogeneration employees.

  Serve as primary contact for area vendors, suppliers, and consultants.

  Share on-call duties with other supervision team members.

  Participate in the development of standard operating and emergency procedures for area.

  Develop short- and long-term plans for the Cogeneration plant and its utility infrastructure.

  Other duties as assigned.

  Lifting:

  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to shoulder on an occasional basisPush/Pull:

  No requirementStanding/Walking/Sitting:

  Must be able to walk 1-3 hours

  Must be able to sit 1-3 hours

  Lower Extremes:

  Must be able to squat/kneel on an occasional basis

  Must be able to climb stairs/ladders on an occasional basis

  Upper Extremes:

  Must be able to grip/grasp/pinch on an occasional basisEquipment:

  Frequent computer/keyboardingEnvironmental:

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in uncomfortable conditions: near moving mechanical parts and large equipment; in high, precarious places; in tight, claustrophobic spaces; in outside weather conditions both hot and cold; is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes; airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

  ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check. 

  REF:80133BR "AJCIND"

  City:

  Lincoln

  State:

  NE - Nebraska

  Ref ID:

  #LI-CJ1

  About ADM::

  ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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  #LI-Onsite

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  #IncludingYou

  Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

  We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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  Benefits and Perks

  Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support your well-being, including:

  Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and life insurance; on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)

  Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection

  Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

  Additional benefits include:

  Paid vacation time, plus 11 paid holidays and one paid personal day

  Adoption assistance and paid parental leave

  Tuition assistance

  Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs

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