Mechanical Supervisor – Power Plant

The Mid-Level Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily mechanical maintenance activities in the power plant. This includes supervising teams of technicians, ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance of rotating and static equipment, and supporting plant availability and reliability. The role ensures safety compliance and maintenance excellence across equipment such as turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, and piping systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance Execution

   • Supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for mechanical systems and equipment.

   • Ensure maintenance is performed according to OEM guidelines, industry standards, and site-specific procedures.

2. Team Management

   • Lead and mentor a team of mechanical technicians and junior supervisors.

   • Allocate daily tasks, monitor work quality, and ensure timely completion.

3. Equipment Monitoring & Reliability Support

   • Inspect and monitor the health of critical mechanical assets including pumps, compressors, valves, and turbines.

   • Support root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability initiatives for recurring or critical failures.

4. Shutdowns & Turnarounds

   • Participate in planning and execution of plant outages and equipment overhauls.

   • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and efficient turnaround activities.

5. Documentation & CMMS

   • Update maintenance records, inspection reports, and failure logs using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo).

   • Ensure spare parts, consumables, and tools are available and tracked.

6. Safety & Compliance

   • Enforce safety protocols, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures, and permit-to-work systems.

   • Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and ensure safety compliance of assigned teams.

Key Focus Areas:

• ⚙️ Asset Performance: Maintain high availability and reliability of mechanical assets through effective planning and execution.

• 🔧 Leadership & Supervision: Manage work crews with a focus on technical skill, safety, and teamwork.

• 🛠 Maintenance Quality: Ensure adherence to procedures, precision, and standard practices in repair and servicing.

• 🧾 Data & Reporting: Use CMMS tools effectively for reporting, analytics, and decision-making.

• 🛡 HSE Compliance: Drive a safety-first culture through enforcement and example.

Qualifications:

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field

• Experience: 4–8 years in mechanical maintenance in power plants or heavy industrial sectors

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • Safety Certifications (NEBOSH, OSHA, etc.)

  • RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance) Awareness

  • Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of pumps, turbines, piping systems, and rotating equipment

• Proficiency in using CMMS tools (SAP, Maximo)

• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting capability

• Good communication and leadership skills

• Understanding of power plant operations and maintenance workflows

Working Conditions:

• On-site work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, heat, and rotating machinery

• May include shift work, weekends, and availability for emergency breakdowns

• Strict adherence to PPE and site safety standards required