Maintenance Supervisor

LED FastStart•Alexandria, LA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Ucore is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to support its commercial rare earth element processing operations. The role is based in Alexandria, Louisiana, with frequent travel to Kingston, Ontario, and regular travel within the United States and Canada. The company is developing its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex and continuing to demonstrate its RapidSX™ technology at its Commercialization and Demonstration Facility in Kingston. Reporting to the Engineering Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor works independently and with plant personnel to lead a team of multi-craft technicians. The role supervises preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance; troubleshoots issues; coordinates repairs to production and facility equipment; and works to maximize equipment efficiency and effectiveness. The supervisor may also support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning. Duties are performed in support of the organization’s policies, goals, and objectives.

Requirements

At least five years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including at least three years in a leadership role.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze electrical and mechanical schematics, block diagrams, and flow charts.
Extensive knowledge of and troubleshooting skills for electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
Experience troubleshooting PLC control systems; Allen-Bradley experience is preferred.
Experience managing a maintenance team using CMMS.
Ability to identify and diagnose problems and implement corrective actions.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and other computer programs effectively.
Knowledge of chemical processes.
Knowledge of company safety requirements, OSHA requirements, department policies and procedures, and Lock Out Tag Out.
Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
Sufficient English reading, writing, and comprehension skills to read machinery controls and coordinate activities between departments and external organizations.
Ability to travel and respond to emergency callouts outside normal working hours.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally; walk and stand for extended periods; climb stairs and platforms and access elevated or restricted areas; and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach for inspections.
Ability to visually inspect equipment, systems, drawings, gauges, and work areas; hear alarms, equipment sounds, and communications in a noisy environment; and work safely around machinery, dust, noise, vibration, and temperature extremes while wearing required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Service in the Naval Nuclear Power Program, with preference for NECs 3366 and 3356.
Experience with solvent-extraction chemistry and rare earth element processing.
Experience implementing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 in a manufacturing or plant environment.
Basic knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics, along with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
Computer literacy and understanding of PLC principles.
Experience with operational chemistry.
Working knowledge of HAZMAT, MSDS, EPA, and OSHA requirements.
Experience developing preventive maintenance plans and work procedures, with demonstrated time-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with production staff.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance technicians; assign daily work and shift priorities.
Oversee efficient operation and maintenance of pumps, piping, agitators, RapidSX equipment, specialized solvent extraction circuit hardware, and supporting equipment.
Operate computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to execute routine asset care and reduce production downtime, with a goal of greater than 95% equipment availability.
Enforce OSHA, EPA, hazardous-material, and plant safety requirements in environments involving flammable materials and chemicals.
Coordinate with operations and production teams to complete work orders and manage critical-path repairs during plant shutdowns.
Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs to industrial equipment, including electrical components, motors, pumps, hydraulic systems, compressors, chillers, scrubbers, kilns, distilling units, and boilers.
Coordinate preventive maintenance to ensure proper functioning of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Maintain spare-parts inventory and oversee procurement of parts and materials.
Support equipment installations, startup, and commissioning of manufacturing and facilities equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.