Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takes corrective action to reduce safety risks, maintenance problems and/or waste in order to maximize continuous availability of refinery equipment.
• Reviews, approves, and schedules maintenance work orders. Provides resources and inspects work in progress and after completion for accuracy and timeliness.
• Covers daily maintenance work to ensure maximum equipment uptime while utilizing the available equipment, tools, materials, and manpower.
• Directs maintenance personnel to achieve continuous operation while also ensuring maximum efficiency of repairs.
• Maintains compliance with quality and GMP requirements for maintenance tasks.
• Develops and implements preventative maintenance programs for equipment and/or facility in accordance with manufacturer’s and/or engineering guidelines. Manages resource allocation and scheduling of the program. Ensures proper maintenance of department’s records on all equipment and company property.
• Interfaces with outside vendors for equipment and parts purchases. Collects technical data on equipment to be used for modification or replacement. Submits proposals for new equipment or part purchase.
• Reviews costs and takes action to eliminate or minimize unnecessary spending including consumption of supplies and machine parts.
• Supervises special maintenance/engineering projects and ensures highest level of workmanship. Assists in the preparation and completion of technical and non-technical documents, training, production, and maintenance procedures, drawing packages, and other related documentation for the project.
• Ensures that all areas and equipment are maintained in good housekeeping condition.
• Reviews time cards for accuracy.
• Conducts daily safety contacts and monthly safety meetings.
• Prepares and tracks scheduling and cost of expenditures for contracted and major maintenance projects.
• Aids the Reliability Engineer/Planner in the development of the Weekend Shutdown Maintenance Work plan and other outage plans as required.
• Insures compliance of all Company policies and procedures

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Must have a minimum of 5 years hands on experience in the operation and maintenance of various types of mechanical and operational equipment
• Two to three years of supervisory experience is preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED is required

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Must have strong background in mechanical maintenance; Electrical experience is also a plus
• Prior experience with the successful implementation of modifications and/or upgrades to increase maintenance reliability
• Must be familiar with NDT methods and be able to interpret vibration and oil analysis reports
• Intermediate computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office is required
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system will be required; SAP experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is necessary; basic operation of general office equipment
• Must have a high level of communication skills, including the ability to write reports
• Ability to rotate shifts as needed
• Ability to work on weekdays and weekends

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Chalmette, LA