Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

Supervises and provides technical direction to the maintenance workforce with an emphasis on mechanical maintenance. Responsible for planning, scheduling, and supervising day-to-day and weekly work, troubleshooting equipment problems, developing team member capabilities, managing outages, controlling costs within the assigned budget, and overseeing predictive and preventive maintenance activities using diagnostic technologies and portable test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for and adhere to station health & safety, environmental, and personnel policies
• Supervise and provide technical direction to the maintenance workforce
• Plan, schedule, and supervise day-to-day and weekly work
• Assist with troubleshooting of equipment problems
• Develop team member capabilities in equipment problem troubleshooting
• Evaluate and enhance team member knowledge and skill level through instruction and training recommendations
• Manage outages, including planning, facilitating outage meetings, and coordinating multi-disciplined work groups (operating, electrical, instrument, mechanical, and contractor)
• Manage costs within responsible budget area and assist in preparation of budgets
• Work within a computerized maintenance management system for work history, scheduling, and purchasing of materials, parts, and personnel
• Provide oversight of predictive and preventive maintenance activities and equipment performance analysis using diagnostic technologies and portable test equipment
• Read, interpret, modify, and implement technical information from manufacturer’s technical manuals, electrical and mechanical blueprints, P&ID’s, and operating and maintenance procedures
• Supervise the inspection, service, and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment including generators, boilers and auxiliaries, furnaces, pumps, and fuel handling and ash handling systems
• Supervise the installation, inspection, maintenance, and replacement of pumps and valves, boiler casings and gaskets, pipes, and tubes
• Ensure correct maintenance practices and procedures are utilized for detailed equipment inspections, identifying part requirements and repair methods, working to close tolerances, and making equipment repairs to OEM specifications
• Provide oversight of cutting and welding activities of pressure welds
• Apply strong knowledge of proper rigging and hoisting of equipment

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• 5–8 years of coal-fueled power plant or similar heavy industry process involving fossil fuels desired
• Ability to properly use standard and precision tools, equipment, and read, interpret blueprints, plans, and technical instructions

Skills

• Knowledge of power plant operating principles, procedures, and safe work practices
• Knowledge of job safety requirements, work planning, and troubleshooting
• Leadership skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Ability to effectively supervise, train, and direct subordinates
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems
• Sound decision making, high initiative, demonstrated sense of urgency, and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and adhering to schedule
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Internet Explorer
• Work management system

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

This is a mixed work environment combining office and plant conditions with moderate to medium noise levels. Must be able to wear required personal protection equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, face shields, hearing protection, respirators, fall protection harnesses, and other PPE as required. Supervisor duties require extensive manual dexterity for computer terminal and keyboard use while sitting for long periods preparing budgets, schedules, production reports, outage plans, and other reports. Plant equipment may require supervisor inspection by climbing vertical ladders in excess of 20 feet and stairways in excess of 50 feet, using step stools, kneeling, bending, and walking over uneven surfaces such as loose rock, open grating, and staircases. May be required to operate mobile equipment such as zoom booms or scissor lifts to reach heights for equipment inspection, including pushing or pulling equipment into place, climbing into a basket, and riding in the basket while operational. When required for operation, maintenance, or emergency reasons, the supervisor must be able to quickly access all areas of the plant including confined spaces, high elevations, and hot areas. May be required to work extended periods outside normal business hours. Equipment compartments may exceed temperatures of 130°F; some equipment surfaces may reach 600°F. This position may require some domestic travel.

Pay

Base salary range: $121,760 – $141,304. Actual salaries vary based on location, experience, and performance. The range is one component of the total compensation package; other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Annual bonus
• Short- and long-term incentives
• Program-specific awards