Sr Maintenance Superv

About the role

Cabot Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain programs for site improvements and conduct the training and introduction of new maintenance/security technology.
• Develop and manage a work order system and preventative/predictive maintenance plan.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of the equipment and improve the efficiency and quality of work performed.
• Prepare, coordinate and control the daily maintenance activities of the plant including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and instrumentation maintenance and repair activities to assure high productivity quality and safety.
• Supervise team to maintain and increase safety, efficiency and skills and promote a cooperative attitude with subordinates.
• Effectively practice Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees.
• Train others on all applicable equipment and instruments.
• Assist and advise in the installation of new equipment to obtain the required reliability to operate electrical/instrumental equipment.
• Assure that preventative maintenance is planned and carried out.
• Lead the execution of maintenance projects such as shutdowns, plant modifications, etc.
• Supervise suppliers’/contractors’ day-to-day activities and periodically participate in vendor assessment.
• Ensure that contractors comply with Cabot safety and all other site procedures.
• Responsible for the execution of Intelex reporting.
• Ensure maximum plant availability through the use of established reliability principles.
• Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001 technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

Requirements

• Associates/Technical College degree (University/Technical degree preferred).
• 5+ years maintenance experience in a chemical/petrochemical plant, plus three years supervisory experience.

Skills

• Knowledge and ability of Maintenance Crafts.
• Knowledge in areas such as confined space entry, lockout / tagout, hotwork permitting, etc.
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance.
• Reading and interpreting Blueprint and technical drawings.
• Ability to gather, analyze and draw well-reasoned conclusions.
• Understanding of General Manufacturing Process.
• Knowledge and ability in Accident / Near Miss Investigation / Reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of Environmental Awareness.