Maintenance Supervisor

Description

• Implementing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for hazardous energy control.
• Prepares work orders either manually or from a CMMS system as required and prepares work related reports, procurement requisitions, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements in an accurate and timely manner.
• Proactively manages safety and environmental issues and ensures compliance with Federal and State standards including Hazardous Waste Disposal and Air Quality Standards and maintenance contract requirements.
• The employee may regularly lift 10- 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
• Customer Obsessed : Build and maintain strong customer relationships, addressing escalated issues promptly. Contribute to new business opportunities and work towards improving Net Promoter Scores.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, EPA, local water authority regulations, and company policies.
• Assists the Site/Project Leader in promoting a safety-first culture and conducting regular safety checks or audits.
• Compliance : Oversee maintenance activities to comply with the environmental and safety regulations for the site.
• Coordinate with vendors and oversee contractors for specialized repairs or equipment servicing.
• Ensure timely procurement of replacement parts and necessary equipment.
• Proactively manages safety and environmental issues and ensures compliance with Federal and State standards including Hazardous Waste Disposal and Air Quality Standards. Ensures that issues are identified, addressed, and elevated if necessary, in a timely manner as the required policies.
• Ensure adherence to established environmental, health, safety, operating, maintenance, and emergency response procedures.
• Monitors overtime and other spending areas to ensure compliance to budget.
• Identify and implement maintenance efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives to enhance site-level performance.
• Promote a positive work culture.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• People Focused : Promote a positive work culture, manage resources effectively, and communicate business initiatives and goals to team members. Evaluate and mentor the team to drive performance and growth.
• Participate and conduct regular safety training and awareness programs for all site personnel.
• Contributes to the overall site safety performance metrics, including incident rates and near-misses, to drive improvement.
• Safety : Foster a safety-driven culture across the site, ensuring all employees have proper training, resources, and PPE. Maintain compliance with OSHA, State, and Veolia Safety and Environmental programs.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures, breakdowns, and emergency maintenance issues.
• Maintain records of equipment inspections, maintenance logs, and work orders using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Assigns personnel to shifts and plans daily schedules to provide preventative and predictive maintenance, repairs and installation of equipment, instrumentation and controls. Coordinates schedule to ensure that maintenance resources are being utilized to achieve project objectives.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with site-level customers and vendors.
• Supports the Site/Project Leader in managing team performance, helping to identify areas for improvement and offering coaching as needed.
• Monitor project maintenance performance.
• Monitor and manage inventory of parts, tools, spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Maintain high standards of quality and consistent results.
• Ensure proper maintenance of SCADA systems, control panels, and instrumentation used in water and wastewater treatment.
• Reliability : Monitor project delivery performance, maintaining high standards of quality and consistent results. Focus on preventive and predictive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
• Works with operations leadership to recommend and maintain an up-to-date plan of action to be taken in event of emergencies such as machine, equipment or power failure, or need to release dammed water to affect flood control. Execute and supervise the plan if necessary.
• Coordinate problem resolution and manage conflicting priorities.
• Assists the Site/Project Leader in mentoring junior team members, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
• Implement and enforce comprehensive safety protocols, procedures, and best practices at the maintenance level.
• Monitor staff performance and ensure adherence to safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
• Assign and schedule maintenance tasks to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Assist and conduct risk assessments for maintenance tasks.
• Communicate business initiatives and goals to team members.
• Supervises and trains maintenance technicians and field staff.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve customer experience and satisfaction.
• Ensures that consistent maintenance and quality assurance procedures are followed in all assigned areas and shifts. Ensures that uniform recordkeeping is performed facility-wide.

Requirements

• Typically supervises less than 5 FTEs.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for equipment and processes.
• Familiarity with water quality testing and analysis techniques.
• Cost Effective : Optimize maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of our equipment. Establishes maintenance schedules and ensures that machines, equipment, tooling and other accessories are properly maintained and in top working condition to maximize overall effectiveness. Ability to work with vendors to reduce cost and recommend cost-effective solutions for improving plant efficiency and reducing operational costs.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• 3 years of experience in maintenance within the water and wastewater industry, 2 of which in a supervisory or lead maintenance role.
• Computer Skills :
• Proficiency in general computer applications, including: a) Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) b) Data entry and management systems c) SCADA systems (desirable) d) Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) e) knowledge of google software platform.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to assist in liaising with the Deputy or Site Leader, staff, and vendors.
• Must be able to obtain certifications as required. Confined Space Entry Certification and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training and other site specific training and certification as required.
• Must be able to serve as a point of contact for 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.
• A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, blowers, compressors, and SCADA systems.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, emergency response situations.
• Preferred knowledge of a) Electrical systems relevant to water/wastewater facilities b) Mechanical systems used in treatment plants c) Instrumentation and control systems for process monitoring and automation.
• Operational Knowledge :
• Comprehensive understanding of unit processes applicable to water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration, ensuring that communication flows smoothly across all team members to ensure team alignment and site goals are met.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance