Machine Shop Supervisor

Monroe Energy; Trainer (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Energy is seeking a Machine Shop and Rotating Equipment Supervisor in Trainer, PA to lead maintenance on pumps, turbines, motors, fans and related equipment. You will supervise craftsmen, contractors, and tool room activities, coordinating with planning and reliability teams to deliver safe, cost-effective repairs.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record in rotating equipment maintenance within a high-hazard setting.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of supervisory experience repairing complex rotating equipment in an industrial setting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; CMMS proficiency may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead rotating equipment repair in onsite machine shop and refinery units.
• Oversee union and non-union contractors and tool room operations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Planning and Reliability Engineering to develop and execute repair plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, engineering, and environmental standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Rotating equipment repair

Safety leadership

Shop coordination

Communication skills

Job description

Machine Shop and Rotating Equipment Supervisor

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• Job Tracking ID : 512622-915189
• Job Location : Trainer, PA
• Job Level : Any
• Level of Education :
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 09/16/2026
• Years of Experience : Any
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
• Salary : $0

Job Description

Key Role Description

The Machine Shop Supervisor is responsible for leading rotating equipment repair work that takes place in both the on-site machine shop and throughout the refinery operating units. This includes, but is not limited to pumps, turbines, motors, fans, and other related equipment. This role oversees union mechanics, contractors (both union and non-union), and other specialty vendors to ensure they successfully complete their tasks in a safe and cost-effective manner. This role is also responsible for supervising the tool room. The Machine Shop Supervisor works closely with the Maintenance Planning group and the Reliability Engineering department to create and execute repair plans on rotating equipment. Crafts supervised include millwrights, machinists, and tool room mechanics. The Machine Shop Supervisor assures all maintenance work complies with applicable safety, engineering, safe practice standards, laws, and regulations.

Role Specific Competencies

At Monroe, we have identified eleven specific competencies we expect all leaders of our organization to possess. These competencies are incorporated as a part of our Selection, Performance Management/Review and Developmental processes. The competencies and activities for this role are detailed below:

Technical Knowledge – demonstrates the specific skills necessary for the assignments, understands the background and points of leverage to be effective in the role.

• Organizes, prioritizes, executes, and documents shop repairs to all Rotating Equipment; for routine maintenance, turnarounds and project work.
• Actively manages the safety of hourly employees and contractors and assures that all are in compliance with applicable governmental regulations and company policies and procedures through knowledge, skill and experience sharing.
• Directs the activities of hourly employees and contractors in maintaining assigned refinery facilities ensuring compliance with procedures and repair standards to allow Operations to produce desired products at planned rates at the minimum maintenance cost.
• Achieves high levels of craft productivity through improved performance; solving problems, reliability and reducing costs.

Knowledge of Work Areas and Responsibilities – demonstrates a clear understanding of role and responsibilities within specific area, flexible and agile in adapting to changes or exploring opportunities and challenges.

• Works closely with the Rotating Equipment Planner on developing job plans, cost estimates and manpower requirements on the Rotating Equipment jobs.
• Performs investigations and issues reports on near misses, incidents or injuries that occur within the refinery as to their root cause, and how to prevent recurrence.
• Works closely with the Rotating Equipment Engineering group on formal and informal investigations into root cause of mechanical failures, documents findings and communicates to appropriate people through reports, toolbox meetings, and revisions to procedures or other means.
• Develops or modifies maintenance or safety procedures and training materials individually or as part of a team for use by Operations, Maintenance Mechanics, and Supervisors. Attend the daily scheduling meeting to communicate effectively with other Maintenance departments and Operations to resolve any scheduling issues, priority changes, and any problems between Crafts, Operations, Maintenance and other departments. Consults with the Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineering group to ensure that maintenance work meets the requirements of mechanical, process, metallurgical, and environmental codes, policies, and standards.
• Identifies issues, seeks assistance, and implements improved reliability programs in assigned area that will reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.
• Knows and consistently applies company policies, procedures and the collective bargaining agreement. Administers discipline of hourly employees for violations of the Company’s policies or procedures.
• Attends the daily morning maintenance meeting to discuss any schedule breakers for the day and coordinate with other maintenance crafts on any exceptions to the daily schedule
• Coordinates with and makes recommendations to Maintenance Leader – Mechanical and Scheduler regarding projected maintenance needs and requirements to facilitate scheduling and manpower resource utilization.
• Initiates requisitions for required materials, tools and contractor services as required
• Tracks progress of equipment sent off-site for repair at other shops.
• Conducts daily safety toolbox talks with work crews
• Arranges overtime & off-hour coverage for employees and contractors as required

Communications – Verbal and Written – includes written and verbal communications, delivers presentations and has good listening skills.

Problem Solving and Conflict Leadership – strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations, and helps individuals to resolve conflicts.

Delivering Results – Sense of Urgency – defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement, meets deadlines and provides timely status updates and follow-through.

Teamwork/Cooperation – accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members and is respectful of others.

Initiative – takes action, seeks new opportunities, and strives to see projects to completion.

Work Reliability/Quality – strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, and seeks opportunities to improve product/services.

Integrity and Trust – honest, accountable, upholds ethics standards and maintains confidentiality.

Leadership Capability – provides strong leadership, sets a good example, skilled decision maker, motivator and encourager.

People Development/Coaching – offers feedback, coaches employees appropriately, rewards employees wisely, takes mentoring role, challenges and develops employees and offers opportunity.

Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of supervisory experience in repairing complex industrial rotating equipment; including experience in machine tool operation and machinery component repair methods in a high-risk industry such as refining, petrochemical, or chemical processing.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required;
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel as well as CMMS software.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in all of Role Specific Competencies.

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