Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

NewMarket Services•Sauget, IL

About The Position

Afton Chemical Corporation, a part of the NewMarket Corporation, is a leading global supplier of lubricant and fuel additives. This role directs and oversees all phases of plant electrical and instrumentation maintenance to ensure safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective production of quality products. The position involves managing and supervising a team of wage roll employees.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in Electrical Maintenance Supervision
Demonstrates an in-depth working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation process equipment operation and applications
Demonstrates an in-depth working knowledge of piping systems, schematics, engineering and electrical drawings
Demonstrates knowledge of ASME, ANSI codes
Demonstrates understanding of OSHA regulations and a basic knowledge of local and state regulations concerning plant operation and construction
Demonstrates effective presentation, facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Able to manage multiple tasks concurrently
Able to interact effectively with all levels of employees
Able to cope with multiple interruptions
Able to troubleshoot electrical systems/equipment
Demonstrates computer literacy with regard to Afton’s routine applications (SAP, Microsoft Office, etc.) and is able to use appropriate software to solve engineering problems

Responsibilities

Supervise subordinates, resolve employee problems and disciplinary issues in accordance with the Union contract. Consult with Human Resources as appropriate.
Oversee and ensure development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive safety program in assigned area. Areas of accountability will include documentation of safety activities, interactive safety inspections, safety training, JSA’s, active reporting and corrective action program. Foster a culture of safety.
Coordinate with operations management to execute maintenance work plans according to the maintenance schedule while managing schedule breakers and emergency work by prioritizing and efficiently allocating resources to meet customer needs.
Provide guidance and direction to the maintenance staff on technical issues. Provide options and alternatives to resolve problems based on prior experience and technical research (equipment files, work order history, etc.).
Advise engineers on needs of the electrical group and execute solutions accordingly.
Conceive, develop and implement ongoing cost containment/improvement initiatives including: General expense control and reduction, Employee overtime reduction and productivity improvement, Review of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques, Completion of repetitive failure analysis.
Participate in the plant reliability program, routinely reviewing maintenance requests, backlogs, scheduling priorities and planning processes, etc. to minimize turnaround time and avoid unplanned outages.
Investigate and manage grievances according to the labor contract's written process.