Maintenance Supervisor - USALCO

The Maintenance Supervisor is based out of USALCO La Porte production facility, located at 9401 Strang Road, La Porte, TX 77571. The individual in this position will be working a day-based M-F schedule but is expected to be on-call as needed after hours.

The individual in this role is a member of the site leadership team supporting production assets at the La Porte site. The Maintenance Supervisor is expected to train and supervise employees within the Maintenance department at the La Porte site and ensure the operational efficiency and reliability of electrical and mechanical equipment. The individual in this role is also expected to be able to collaborate effectively with other functions on site (Production, Logistics, etc.) to ensure that the goals and priorities of the Maintenance organization are in-line with the goals of the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision and development of an hourly Maintenance staff consisting of mechanics and I&E technicians.
• Leadership of daily and weekly maintenance planning and scheduling processes, ensuring that maintenance priorities align with site needs.
• Help development and execution of site preventative maintenance strategy and goals.
• Improve on the maintenance Work Management Process (WMP) for the site.
• Perform all maintenance activities required, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and PLC activities.
• Other activities directed by supervision

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years (or more) of experience in Maintenance manufacturing facility, with working knowledge of common process equipment including: rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, blowers, etc.), manual and actuated valves, DCS/control systems, tanks, PLC, etc.
• Desire to add value in a team-based manufacturing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Willing to be on call and meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years (or more) of experience in Maintenance or Operations leadership at a chemical or manufacturing facility or equivalent experience
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP or other) and implementing a Maintenance planning/scheduling process
• Experience with developing and evaluating preventative maintenance strategies
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and how mechanical integrity and quality control link to developing an inspection strategy
• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement processes/methods (5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)

USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

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