Maintenance Supervisor

WIN Waste Innovations•Londonderry, NH

18d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is primarily responsible for day-to-day assignments of the maintenance department based on operational requests and requirements. Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the supervisor ensures safe, proper, and efficient facility maintenance in accordance with company policies and standards. The role manages and coordinates maintenance activities, including installing, inspecting, testing, repairing, adjusting, and calibrating plant equipment and instrumentation. The supervisor oversees mechanical and electrical and instrumentation (E&I) maintenance, personnel, contractors, work orders, maintenance records, shop operations, and facility mobile equipment. The role supports safe plant operations, regulatory and procedural compliance, equipment reliability, employee development, and coordination with Operations and other plant staff. The position may require travel of 0–25% and flexibility to work nights during facility outages or major equipment projects, including providing night supervision during scheduled and unscheduled major outages.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in a power plant environment or a military background.
1–3 years of supervisory or management experience.
Knowledge and understanding of the operation, maintenance, and control of a steam-generating power plant.
Proficiency with Microsoft software, including Excel, Word, and Office.
Experience using CMMS.
Licenses as required by local, state, federal, environmental, and/or health and safety regulatory agencies.
Ability to work nights during facility outages or major equipment projects as needed, and provide night supervision during scheduled and unscheduled major outages.
Ability to travel as required; travel may be 0–25%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited college or university in a technical field, or equivalent, is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, and supervise maintenance department work during daily operations.
Review and ensure compliance with operating and emergency procedures in the Maintenance department.
Inspect plant machinery and equipment daily, and monitor work for safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
Assign daily work according to priority and coordinate with Operations on a shift-to-shift basis; maintain communication in accordance with the on-call schedule and contact information for specified events.
Ensure required and development-related training is completed for maintenance employees.
Supervise mechanical and E&I maintenance in accordance with company safety and maintenance standards and procedures.
Supervise preventive, predictive, corrective, emergency, contracted, and warranty maintenance activities.
Prepare, authorize, and schedule work orders for equipment repair and maintenance.
Select, supervise, train, develop, and evaluate maintenance staff; prepare maintenance shift schedules and supervise assigned employees.
Schedule and monitor outside contractors to support effective and safe plant maintenance and operation.
Oversee maintenance of facility mobile equipment and management of the Maintenance Shop.
Maintain plant maintenance records, including work orders, preventive maintenance, lubrication planning, outages, and inspections; prepare work orders for instrument malfunctions, authorize work requests, requisition parts and instruments, and plan and supervise repairs during major outages.
Use and maintain the CMMS in accordance with company policy.
Inspect and test shop equipment and new or repaired instruments, verify part dimensions against quality standards, interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders, and assign duties to workers.
Maintain acceptable plant morale, plant cleanliness, and efficient management of the company’s operations standards; ensure customer satisfaction.
Administer and enforce the lockout/tagout system and promote teamwork among operational and other plant staff.
Complete Corporate and Plant Training Programs within prescribed time frames.
Ensure safe facility operations, promote safety as a priority, follow safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and implement lockout/tagout requirements, safety rules, job hazard analyses, and operating and maintenance instructions and manuals.
Investigate accidents and near misses promptly with the Environmental Compliance Manager and Health & Safety Manager, and ensure unsafe practices or conditions are addressed and eliminated.
Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing, including via intercom, two-way radio, and face-to-face communication.
Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring issues, and take appropriate action.
Troubleshoot equipment and assist in diagnosing problem areas.
Maintain a positive work environment through effective conduct and communication with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
Assist the Maintenance Manager with implementing an effective preventive maintenance program and lubrication plans, and with installation, troubleshooting, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.