Maintenance & Capital Projects Engineering Supervisor

Veolia Environnement SA•Addison, IL

About The Position

We are seeking a Capital Project & Maintenance Supervisor to join our chemical plant operations team. This role combines maintenance management, project engineering, and team supervision to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations within the plant. The successful candidate will manage both employees and contractors while supporting plant operations through strategic maintenance planning and capital project execution. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Project Management Expertise - The role requires supervising teams, managing contractors, executing capital projects from conception through commissioning, and coordinating complex maintenance activities across multiple sites. This demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and cross- functional initiatives. Technical & Analytical Proficiency - The position involves engineering work, root cause analysis, equipment troubleshooting, developing detailed work scopes and procedures, and using systems like SAP. This requires deep technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and data- driven decision-making skills. Compliance & Safety Focus - Ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations, implementing Management of Change processes, and maintaining regulatory compliance are critical responsibilities. This demonstrates the need for strong attention to detail, risk management capabilities, and commitment to safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum 3 years of experience working in chemical production environment
Demonstrated experience managing capital projects and supervising contractors
Technical knowledge and understanding of chemical process equipment including utility systems, piping, rotating equipment, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
Ability to interpret and create process drawings (e.g. layout, piping & instrumentation, electrical)
Knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, and reliability fundamentals
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills
Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple assignments
Ability to travel up to 15%.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing direct reports
SAP Maintenance planning and scheduling experience
Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and ISO 9000/QS 9001 quality systems
Project Management certification
Six Sigma or LEAN Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance staff and contractors, including performance management, scheduling, and conflict resolution
Optimize resource allocation to ensure operational continuity
Plan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities using SAP enterprise system
Coordinate routine preventive maintenance and planned plant shutdowns
Manage capital projects from Front End Loading (FEL) through construction and commissioning
Oversee design, procurement, installation, and startup phases
Implement Management of Change (MOC) processes for projects and improvements
Develop detailed work scopes, job sequences, labor estimates, and bills of materials.
Procure materials, equipment, and services while managing project budgets and timelines.
Create installation and repair procedures and build job kits.
Analyze data to identify root causes and implement corrective measures.
Support operations teams through equipment troubleshooting and technical training.
Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety programs and regulations.
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