PDM & Reliability Supervisor

Alcoa • Newburgh, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The PDM & Reliability Supervisor plays a critical role in driving equipment, reliability and operational excellence. This position focuses on identifying and eliminating the root causes of equipment failures, leading predictive and preventative maintenance efforts, and supervising a team dedicated to improving plant performance. The role is essential in reducing O&M expenditures and increasing equipment uptime and reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in heavy industry or power generation.
• Proven supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and failure modes.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience in heavy industry or power generation.
• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Reliability Engineering).
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and reliability-centered maintenance.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and data-driven maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) processes.
• Implement solutions to address repetitive failures and maintenance issues.
• Collaborate with planners to evaluate work requests and determine the need for root cause evaluations.
• Continuously review and optimize Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities based on predictive data.
• Directly supervise the Predictive Maintenance Department (Electrical & Mechanical), including five hourly employees.
• Enhance Reliability Group processes, deploy new technologies, and develop asset health metrics.
• Manage departmental budget, plan contract work, and oversee contract labor.
• Provide technical support for system troubleshooting and documentation.
• Support engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure equipment reliability.
• Contribute to training programs that promote operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company sustainability goals.
• Promote environmentally responsible maintenance practices.
• Support initiatives that reduce environmental impact through improved equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company sustainability goals.
• Promote environmentally responsible maintenance practices.
• Support initiatives that reduce environmental impact through improved equipment reliability.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay as well as recognition and rewards programs
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan
• Holiday Pay: 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees