Industrial Maintenance Supervisor - Mechanical

Orion Steel Group; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription coverage

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Career advancement

Job summary

CF&I Steel, L.P. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical to lead maintenance operations in a heavy industrial steel facility.

You will supervise mechanical and electrical technicians, drive reliability, safety, and uptime, and partner with Production, Engineering, Reliability, and Safety to optimize asset performance. Candidates should have 3+ years in industrial maintenance and 5+ years in leadership, with Journeyman Millwright credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with rolling mills or similar heavy industrial operations preferred.
• Experience supervising a union workforce preferred.
• Experience executing large-scale equipment rebuilds, shutdowns, and outages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance safety programs and ensure OSHA/LOTO/compliance.
• Provide technical leadership for electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and upgrades across steelmaking processes.
• Oversee hydraulic, pneumatic, pumps, conveyors, cranes, and rotating equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate outages, shutdowns, and major maintenance projects to minimize downtime.
• Direct resources during emergencies and ensure preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance execution.
• Lead reliability-centered maintenance initiatives and RCFA analyses.
• Develop and mentor maintenance personnel and improve CMMS effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Reliability, and Electrical/Automation teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Industrial maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Journeyman Millwright/Industrial Mechanic credentials

Tools

CMMS

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Job description

At CF&I Steel, L.P., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.JOB SUMMARYThe Industrial Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical is responsible for leading maintenance operations within a heavy industrial steel manufacturing facility, with a primary emphasis on mechanical systems, equipment reliability, maintenance execution, and equipment uptime. This position supervises a team of mechanical and Electrical maintenance technicians while ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of critical production equipment.The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy industrial environments and demonstrated leadership in maintenance supervision. This role serves as a key member of plant leadership and partners closely with Production, Engineering, Reliability, Electrical/Automation, and Safety to drive operational excellence, reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and maximize asset reliability.Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy and injury-free environment. It is required for all jobs.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESLead all maintenance safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, hot work, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, and company safety standards.Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, and installing mechanical systems across steelmaking, casting, rolling, and material handling operations.Oversee maintenance activities for hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, conveyors, cranes, hoists, rotating equipment, and process water systems.Coordinate planned outages, shutdowns, equipment rebuilds, and major maintenance projects to minimize downtime and maximize production reliability.Direct resources during emergency breakdowns and ensure timely execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.Lead reliability-centered maintenance initiatives, root cause failure analyses (RCFA), and continuous improvement efforts to improve equipment performance and extend asset life.Develop, mentor, and manage maintenance personnel through training, performance management, succession planning, and apprenticeship programs.Optimize labor utilization, contractor performance, maintenance planning, scheduling, and CMMS effectiveness to support plant operational goals.Partner with Production, Engineering, Reliability, and Electrical/Automation teams to resolve equipment issues and execute capital improvement projects.Maintain maintenance standards, procedures, technical documentation, and equipment records while promoting a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in heavy manufacturing, mining, foundries, refineries, power generation, or steel manufacturing environments.Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience required.Journeyman Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, or equivalent mechanical trade credentials preferred.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred, or 7 years of equivalent mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industry.Proven experience managing maintenance operations within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.Experience supporting Rolling Mills, Electric Arc Furnaces, Continuous Casting Operations, Finishing Mills, or similar heavy industrial operations preferred.Experience supervising a union workforce preferred.Experience leading capital projects and major equipment installations preferred.Experience executing large-scale equipment rebuilds, shutdowns, and outage work preferred.Demonstrated success leading maintenance teams focused on reliability, safety, and operational performance.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIESStrong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems including gearboxes, bearings, shafts, couplings, drives, power transmission equipment, and rotating machinery.Working knowledge of hydraulic systems including pumps, valves, cylinders, accumulators, piping, and control systems.Working knowledge of pneumatic systems including compressors, actuators, valves, cylinders, and associated controls.Experience with pumps, process water systems, cooling water systems, lubrication systems, and related equipment.Knowledge of conveyors, material handling systems, cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.Familiarity with rolling mill, steelmaking, and continuous casting equipment and associated mechanical systems.Understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance practices, including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, alignment, balancing, and lubrication programs.Experience performing mechanical failure analysis, root cause investigations, and reliability-centered maintenance initiatives.Working knowledge of welding, fabrication, rigging, precision maintenance, equipment installation, and balancing techniques.Familiarity with electrical and automation systems, CMMS platforms, maintenance planning processes, and OSHA safety requirements including LOTO, confined space, hot work, and fall protection.Posting Dates: 09/10/2026 - 10/10/2026Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!Competitive wages and bonus opportunitiesFamily medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee costShort and long term disability programsCompetitive retirement plansFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsEmployer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance optionsPaid vacation and recognized statutory holidaysApprenticeship and career advancement within the companyTuition reimbursementWellness programAll applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.Equal Opportunity EmployerOrion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!