Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor - UBC

Steel Dynamics•Columbus, MS
•Onsite

About The Position

Aluminum Dynamics Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor for its greenfield UBC recycling and slab-casting facility in Starkville/Columbus, Mississippi. The position supports the mechanical installation, startup, and maintenance of equipment for shredding, delacquering, melting, molten-metal processing, and slab casting. It offers hands-on exposure to a greenfield construction and startup environment. The supervisor leads mechanical maintenance and system-improvement activities, builds and develops a team of millwrights, and oversees mechanical personnel and processes. The role also involves coordinating installation, startup, maintenance planning, outages, budgets, spare parts, training, and compliance. The position reports to the department manager on mechanical maintenance matters.

Requirements

  • Proven track record as a safety leader.
  • Technical knowledge of hydraulics, lubrication systems, piping systems, water systems, print reading, maintenance-related mobile equipment, and precision measuring tools.
  • Self-motivated with a strong desire for continuous improvement.
  • Ability to develop and manage a maintenance budget and spare-parts inventory.
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering, or extensive mechanical maintenance experience.
  • Ability to work with production, maintenance, and contractor personnel to achieve objectives.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience directing contractors and technical personnel.
  • Medium-voltage and distribution experience.
  • CAD familiarity.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee mechanical installation and startup of the new UBC slab facility.
  • Lead mechanical maintenance and system-improvement activities.
  • Build, develop, and lead a team of skilled millwrights.
  • Supervise mechanical personnel and processes.
  • Track and manage technician qualifications and required training.
  • Provide technical resources for mechanical personnel.
  • Report to the department manager on mechanical maintenance matters.
  • Maintain compliance with spare-parts, maintenance, safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and quality systems.
  • Plan, control, review, and report maintenance costs.
  • Plan and coordinate mechanical activities during down days and outages.
  • Develop and maintain periodic equipment maintenance plans.
  • Identify, design, and implement changes or upgrades to improve process productivity or reliability, or coordinate those activities.
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