Maintenance Supervisor - Bigfoot Plant - Poteet, TX (Greater San Antonio Area)
About The Position
The Maintenance Supervisor is an important member of the maintenance team, executing preventive and corrective maintenance on critical equipment with support from the planning and scheduling process. The role coordinates maintenance functions with maintenance and production teams and supports the maintenance planner in coordinating jobs. The supervisor executes planned maintenance tasks, provides timely feedback for planning and scheduling, and maintains equipment history in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The position leads repairs and preventive maintenance for heavy industrial machinery and equipment at the mine site, coordinating with plant mechanical technicians and contractors. It requires intermediate-to-advanced mechanical, electrical, and systems troubleshooting knowledge, and consistent adherence to safety regulations and safe operating practices.
Requirements
- At least four years of relevant work experience in a mining, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
- Experience supervising technical groups.
- Intermediate-to-advanced maintenance, planning, equipment/process design, and manufacturing knowledge.
- Ability to apply knowledge and experience to varied situations and recommend solutions to mechanical-system problems.
- Ability to speak and read English and have a working knowledge of the language.
- Ability to read and prepare project reports in English.
- Team-player attitude and a high level of self-motivation, with minimal supervision required.
- Intermediate-to-advanced computer skills.
- Ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
- Valid driver’s license that is maintained.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering; equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience will be considered.
- PMI Scheduling Professional certification.
Responsibilities
- Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and actively participate in the safety program.
- Perform duties safely and responsibly while observing safety and health rules.
- Assist the Maintenance Manager with maintenance projects and programs.
- Work with the Maintenance Planner to prioritize workloads and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and analyze problems with equipment such as water pumps, baghouses, conveyors, belt scales, slurry pumps, blowers, dryers, and mineral separators; perform machine repairs.
- Ensure equipment repairs are performed properly and parts are issued to work orders; check equipment availability and coordinate downtime with operations supervisors.
- Coordinate work with the Planner/Scheduler and follow up on completed jobs and work orders.
- Support planners in maintaining equipment history, bills of material, and information for equipment and parts refurbishment.
- Work with the Warehouse Specialist to maintain critical plant-equipment spares.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in maintenance work areas.
- Assist with other tasks required by management.
Benefits
- Competitive wage
- Health insurance following 60 days of employment
- Dental insurance following 60 days of employment
- Vision insurance following 60 days of employment
- Long-term disability insurance following 60 days of employment
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
