Maintenance Utility Supervisor
About The Position
The Maintenance Utility Supervisor oversees the maintenance and operation of facility utility systems, including boilers, wastewater treatment, process plumbing, electrical systems, and water supply. The role is responsible for the reliability, efficiency, and safety of these systems to support uninterrupted facility operations, and also assists the Maintenance Manager with other maintenance duties as needed. The supervisor oversees utility maintenance and the Fiix Maintenance Program, supports fixed-asset planning and purchasing, and coordinates maintenance and improvement projects with cross-functional teams while considering production schedules and minimizing disruptions. The role contributes to energy-efficiency and utility-consumption improvements, supports planning and cost control with Maintenance Managers, monitors maintenance-team performance, and ensures adequate qualified personnel and participation in Fiix and 5S programs. Additional responsibilities include supporting SQF implementation and system maintenance, the company’s EEO commitment and compliance, and effective communication across departments. The supervisor maintains maintenance records, equipment manuals, and utility-system schematics; trains and guides technicians and utility operators; ensures procedures and related documents are adequate and maintained; coordinates responses to emergencies; and enforces safety protocols and regulations.
Requirements
- Vocational education or a degree in engineering or a related field; experience may be substituted for education.
- At least 3 years of maintenance leadership experience or experience in a similar role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with diverse teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to address maintenance challenges.
- Strong knowledge of boilers, electrical systems, plumbing, and utility systems.
Nice To Haves
- 5 or more years of maintenance leadership experience or experience in a similar role.
Responsibilities
- Perform or supervise special projects as assigned.
- Oversee maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of utility systems, including boilers, electrical distribution, process plumbing, and wastewater treatment.
- Oversee the Fiix Maintenance Program and ensure maintenance personnel participate in it.
- Assist with fixed-asset planning and purchasing, including all phases of project management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage and execute maintenance and improvement projects while considering production schedules and minimizing disruptions.
- Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility consumption.
- Support planning and cost control with the Maintenance Managers.
- Work with the team and other departments to ensure overall maintenance effectiveness.
- Monitor the maintenance team's progress and performance.
- Ensure qualified maintenance personnel are available in all areas of responsibility.
- Ensure active team participation in the 5S program.
- Support SQF implementation and system maintenance.
- Support and implement the company's EEO commitment and compliance.
- Ensure clear and timely communication with departments and communicate regularly with personnel.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment manuals, and utility-system schematics.
- Train and guide maintenance technicians and utility operators, and ensure SOPs, work instructions, and other documents are adequate and maintained.
- Help coordinate responses to emergencies such as power outages, equipment failures, or environmental incidents.
- Enforce safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
