The Senior Plant Mechanical Supervisor provides leadership for all mechanical maintenance activities related to pumps, compressors, and HVAC systems. This role develops and executes maintenance strategies, manages large-scale outages, drives reliability improvements, oversees budgets, and mentors a multi-disciplined team to ensure maximum asset availability, safety, and compliance.
Strategic Maintenance Planning
Define long-term maintenance strategy for rotating equipment and HVAC assets aligned with production targets and budget constraints.
Lead annual maintenance planning, capital forecasting, and lifecycle cost analysis for mechanical systems.
Outage & Turnaround Management
Plan and execute major shutdowns and turnarounds for pumps, compressors, chillers, and air handling units.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and external contractors to deliver on-time, on-budget, and within quality and safety standards.
Team Leadership & Development
Supervise, develop, and evaluate a team of 10–15 technicians and junior supervisors.
Establish career paths, succession plans, and advanced training programs (e.g., compressor rebuild, HVAC controls, vibration diagnostics).
Reliability & Continuous Improvement
Champion reliability engineering initiatives—RCFA, FMEA, and predictive maintenance—to reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.
Sponsor Kaizen and Lean projects focused on mechanical workflow optimization and spare-parts reduction.
Performance Management & Reporting
Track and report on KPIs: MTTR, MTBF, planned vs. unplanned ratio, energy usage, maintenance cost per unit.
Present performance reviews and improvement plans to senior leadership.
Budget & Resource Oversight
Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets for mechanical maintenance; approve major expenditures and vendor contracts.
Optimize spare-parts inventory and negotiate service agreements for critical equipment.
Safety & Compliance
Lead EHS initiatives in mechanical work—LOTO, PTW, hazard assessments—and ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and local regulations.
Oversee incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are fully implemented.
Maintenance Strategy & Lifecycle Cost Management
Major Outages, Turnarounds & Project Coordination
Advanced Predictive & Condition-Based Maintenance
Leadership of Reliability Improvement Programs (RCFA, FMEA)
Large-Team Management & Technical Development
Budget Control, Spare-Parts Optimization & Vendor Management
Safety Leadership & Regulatory Compliance
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced certifications (e.g., CMRP, vibration analysis) preferred.
8–12 years of mechanical maintenance experience, including 5+ years in supervisory/lead roles managing pumps, compressors, and HVAC.
Demonstrated success leading complex turnarounds and reliability initiatives in industrial environments.
Strategic planning and financial acumen
Deep expertise in rotating equipment, HVAC systems, and mechanical integrity
Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management
Proficiency with CMMS, reliability tools, and performance analytics
Commitment to safety culture, quality standards, and continuous improvement