Mechanical Supervisor

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Safe, Disciplined Execution
• Maintain a strong field presence to observe work, reinforce expectations, and intervene when needed
• Drive adherence to maintenance standards, procedures, and quality expectations
• Lead, Engage, and Hold the Team Accountable
• Set clear expectations for safety, performance, and work execution
• Hold mechanics and contractors accountable for meeting those expectations
• Provide direct, timely feedback—both positive recognition and corrective coaching
• Address performance gaps promptly and consistently
• Own and Drive Work Execution
• Actively drive daily work activities, not just coordinate them
• Ensure work is executed according to plan, while adapting to changing plant conditions
• Remove barriers and escalate issues that impact schedule, safety, or quality
• Deliver results during both routine maintenance and outage conditions
• Foster a “One Team” Culture
• Promote collaboration across Mechanical, Operations, Electrical, and support teams
• Reinforce shared ownership of plant performance, not siloed responsibilities
• Support peers and other departments to ensure overall site success
• Build a team environment based on trust, respect, and accountability
• Execute Maintenance and Outage Work Plan, coordinate, and oversee mechanical maintenance activities
• Support outage planning and execution with a focus on schedule adherence and efficient resource utilization
• Ensure work orders are completed accurately and closed out in a timely manner
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve equipment reliability and team effectiveness
• Engage the team in improvement initiatives (e.g., OPI or similar programs)
• Use performance data and observations to drive better outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

• 6–10 years of mechanical maintenance experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments required.
• Supervisory or lead experience with direct responsibility for team performance preferred.
• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, valves, and mechanical systems required.
• Experience with work management systems (SAP, Maximo, etc.) preferred.
• Proven ability to set expectations, enforce standards, and drive accountability.

Key Leadership Attributes

• Engaged Leader – Visible in the field and actively involved in work execution
• Accountability-Driven – Sets expectations and consistently holds the team to them
• Execution-Focused – Drives work to completion with discipline and urgency
• Team-Oriented (“One Team”) – Breaks down silos and promotes shared success
• Decisive – Takes action and addresses issues directly