Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Supervisor will lead and coordinate the maintenance team during assigned shifts in a high-paced chemical production environment. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and timely maintenance of plant equipment and systems to support continuous operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of maintenance technicians, mechanics, and electricians on shift.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks, assign work, and follow up to ensure timely completion of emergency repairs.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in compliance with PSM and site-specific safety protocols.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with production to minimize downtime.
• Conduct shift handovers, daily toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and evaluating maintenance personnel.
• Maintain accurate shift records, work orders, and equipment logs using the CMMS (SAP).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Communicate effectively with other departments, including production, engineering, and safety.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechanical/electrical technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or lead technician experience.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, including:
  
  
  
  • Gearboxes - alignment and lubrication practices.
  • Mechanical seals - installation, inspection, and troubleshooting.
  • Bearings - installation, lubrication, and condition monitoring.
  • Pumps - centrifugal and positive displacement, including alignment and seal replacement.
  • Couplings and shaft alignments - using laser alignment tools.
  • Conveyors and rotating equipment - maintenance and repair.
  • Valves and piping systems - including flange integrity, torque specifications, and leak prevention.
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems - troubleshooting actuators, control valves, regulators and hydraulic cylinders.
  • Steam systems and heat exchangers - routine maintenance, performance checks and replacements.
  
  
  
  
• Demonstrated experience implementing and enforcing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Thorough understanding of Safe Work Permits, including hot work, confined space, and line break.

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• Proficient in reading technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP) and basic computer proficiency (MS Office, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and respond to emergencies as needed.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training