Lead Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor | Downtime Reduction

Zachry Group; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a skilled mechanical supervisor to oversee maintenance crews and contractors, ensuring safe and efficient plant operation. The role includes planning, budgeting, and coordinating automation-related projects to meet production needs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive mechanical repair experience, formal technical training, and strong problem-solving skills. The position emphasizes leadership, safety, and cross-shift support in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Significant mechanical repair and maintenance experience including supervisory responsibilities.
• Four-year federally approved technical training program in mechanical repair and maintenance or equivalent.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials common to the mechanical trade.
• Strong understanding of applicable mechanical codes, standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to estimate time and materials for assigned work projects.
• Familiarity with MS Excel and Word; SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work performed by mechanical maintenance crews and outside contractors to ensure completion in a timely and quality manner.
• Ensure the proper functioning of mechanical control systems daily.
• Participate in the implementation of investment projects and input into automation design to meet plant needs.
• Direct mechanics in installation of mechanical and control equipment and troubleshooting.
• Schedule, assign, plan and monitor the work of mechanical shop personnel.
• Prepare material and labor estimates to develop project cost estimates and budgets.
• Maintain records and submit reports to management for cost and efficiency analysis.
• Ensure budgeting guidelines are met.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose system problems to provide resolutions and minimize downtime.
• Provide safety leadership and conduct effective safety meetings.
• Provide ongoing mechanical support for all shifts.
• Maintain the Mechanical department’s tools and equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical repair

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Four-year technical training in mechanical repair

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Zachry Group is seeking a skilled mechanical supervisor to oversee maintenance crews and contractors, ensuring safe and efficient plant operation. The role includes planning, budgeting, and coordinating automation-related projects to meet production needs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive mechanical repair experience, formal technical training, and strong problem-solving skills. The position emphasizes leadership, safety, and cross-shift support in a heavy industrial setting.