Infrastructure Supervisor

Sun Chemical Corporation; Newport (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Short and long term disability benefits

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation in Newport, Delaware, is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee utility operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role involves supervising staff and managing daily utilities operations, including water, electricity, and steam generation.

The ideal applicant will have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. Competitive benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in engineering, operation, troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical systems.
• Ability to organize and maintain records and logs.
• Willingness to work outside standard day-work hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform personnel management responsibilities.
• Monitor equipment reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with EHS guidelines.

Skills

Supervision and development of direct reports

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Knowledge of process safety requirements

Good communication skills

Good computer skills

Education

Minimum high school education

Tools

SAP

PLC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose of the Job

The position is responsible for the safety, productivity, and development of their direct reports while ensuring each shift is performing in line with the expectations of the Automation & Utilities Group Leader and the Site Leadership.

Provides an additional level of specialized expertise to the maintenance team and administration of utilities and site service systems.

Responsible for all daily utility related activities and operations for the site including: steam generating boilers, waste and storm water, thermal oxidizer, compressed air, nitrogen, water and electricity and natural gas monitoring.

Supports and maintains fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, underground fire and purchase water mains, process and stormwater sewers, and various other site services.

Provides field coordination, safe work permitting, and design support for capital projects and maintenance projects for areas in which they are responsible.

Knowledge and Experience

Required:

• Minimum high school education.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in the engineering, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, field instrumentation & process control systems.
• Capability to supervise and develop direct reports.
• Ability to direct and motivate exempt and non‑exempt associates.
• Ability to read and update mechanical drawings and schedules, electrical and instrument documents such as schematics, specifications, control diagrams, P&IDs, and single‑line diagrams.
• Good working knowledge of chemical plant equipment and technologies.
• Well‑developed and practical knowledge of occupational and process safety requirements (LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE, etc.)
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office, Email, Internet and Computer Based Training programs.
• Ability to organize and maintain records and logs, complete necessary paperwork legibly and in a timely manner.
• Willingness/Ability to work outside the standard day‑work schedule.
• Ability to teach/apply troubleshooting skills in a complex manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with performing Preventive Maintenance (PM) and working with PM programs.
• Experience with Instrumentation, PLCs, PLC Ladder Logic and/or Digital Control Systems.
• Experience with SAP.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Perform personnel management responsibilities - monitoring the training plans of employees, assessing employee competency, supporting development plans of shift employees, overtime scheduling, payroll approvals and performance management of direct reports.
2. Performs the duties of powerhouse operator in the event of gaps in shift coverage, as necessary.
3. Computer controlled (PLC) operations to produce all the site utilities.
4. All field operations.
5. Provides direct assistance in the troubleshooting of equipment, systems and PLCs to maintain equipment/system reliability and high production output.
6. Monitor equipment reliability and performance for the purpose of identifying potential problems and avoiding costly downtime.
7. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in their discipline.
8. Work with the Team to generate cost saving ideas that reduce the Total Cost of Ownership.
9. Organize and maintain files on PMs, ISO/PSM documentation, audits, tests/calibrations, and general equipment information.
10. Orders materials, parts, equipment and supplies necessary to support their group.
11. Coordinates deliveries, shipments and vendor appointments necessary to support their group.
12. Ensure that the Infrastructure Operations comply with site EHS guidelines, department EHS guidelines, and production operating procedures on a 24/7 basis. This includes all documentation related to environmental and safety compliance, data recording, and shift relief documentation.
13. Provide a consistent and high level of output.
14. Maintain good housekeeping and 5S sustainability.
15. Review performance losses (lost time) and process anomalies. Assist in achieving site's financial targets and KPIs.
16. Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers and neighbors. Comply with the requirements of the ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System.
17. Coordinate Maintenance Outage activities to ensure adequate planning of resources such as maintenance personnel, contractors and operations personnel. The planning should maximize asset effectiveness while supporting mechanical integrity compliance and process safety.
18. Ensure Environmental regulatory compliance through development and implementation of training and standard work around compliance at the operator level.
19. Coordinate updating of work procedures with supervisors and Powerhouse operators.

Benefits

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.