Maintenance Rebuild Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Lead the rebuild/repair of critical rotating and mechanical equipment in the maintenance shop (e.g., pumps, gearboxes, agitators, blowers, flue pond piping, valves), ensuring workmanship meets defined standards, procedures, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate rebuild shop priorities with Operations, Reliability, the Planner/Scheduler, I&E supervision, and other stakeholders; communicate job status, constraints, risks, and recommended actions.
• Maintain and distribute the critical spare parts file.
• Review and update all rebuild WO’s in SAP.
• Ensure PSM, Occupational Health & Safety regulations, and corporate policies are understood and applied so all shop work is completed safely, including LOTO, rigging/lifting, machine guarding, and safe use of shop equipment.
• Develop, coordinate, and issue daily shop work instructions to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives; set clear expectations for teardown, inspection, measurement, repair, assembly, and test.
• Drive continuous improvement in rebuild cycle time, rework reduction and cost control while supporting long-term site objectives and maintenance strategies.
• Assign technicians to planned and emergent rebuild work; establish priorities with the Planner/Scheduler; ensure accurate labor booking, job feedback, and timely closeout in SAP.
• Work closely with the PM Outage Chlorinator Planner on Chlorinator rebuilds / turnaround work.
• Supervise the maintenance technicians and contractors working on the chlorinator rebuild / turnaround.
• Supervise off shift and weekend work related to the chlorinator rebuild / turnaround work.
• Supervise all aspects of chlorinator brick, mortar, refractory, ceramic inserts, etc. necessary for rebuilds (Note: Capital Projects team will manage the purchase of refractory and provide technical support and training in refractory insulation).
• Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks; ensure compliance with safety rules, safe work practices, housekeeping and proper storage/handling of parts and critical spares.
• Coach and develop shop technicians; build capability in precision maintenance practices (alignment, fits/tolerances, lubrication, balancing, torquing, inspection methods) and ensure accountability to quality standards.
• Foster teamwork across Maintenance, Reliability, Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing to align on critical equipment needs, outage support, and rebuild standards.
• Obtain quotes and initiate purchasing requisitions for parts, machining, tooling, equipment rentals, and outside services; coordinate vendor support and outsourced rebuilds as required.
• Ensure workplace is free of discrimination and that individuals are treated with respect.
• Manage the performance and development of rebuild shop personnel through ongoing feedback, annual performance reviews, coaching, counseling, and recognition.
• Maintain and encourage collaborative resolution of technical and workflow issues among the shop, departments, and contractors to prevent delays and rework.
• Ensure shop tools, fixtures, lifting devices, test equipment, and other resources are available, inspected, and maintained for safe, competent, and timely completion of rebuild work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree in a maintenance related field is desired. Certified journeyman status in a mechanical trade is an asset without a degree.
• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience is desired, including hands-on rebuild/overhaul and repair of rotating/mechanical equipment in a process manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory, coordinator or group leader experience to direct and lead others.
• Working knowledge and experience with teardown/inspection, measurement, repair, and assembly of rotating equipment and mechanical components (pumps, gearboxes, bearings/seals, couplings, valves) in an industrial environment.
• Understanding of maintenance and reliability best practices, including precision maintenance, quality control/inspection documentation, and the impact of rebuild quality on unit operations.
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), especially SAP, is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to promote / maintain cooperative relationships among employees, peers and supervisors.
• Consistently demonstrate high standards and model the appropriate behaviors.
• Effectively manage performance, champion change, influence and guide

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match