Maintenance Supervisor

Specialized Career Search; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Fernley, Nevada. The ideal candidate will oversee maintenance operations, ensuring safety and reliability of plant activities. Responsibilities include supervising a team of 15-20 mechanics, promoting a safety culture, and managing preventive and corrective maintenance. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in heavy or mining industries and an Associate Degree or technical education. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in heavy or mining industries.
• Basic understanding of good maintenance practices.
• Knowledge in welding and torch cutting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Provide leadership and training to maintenance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree or technical education

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role provides leadership to maintenance personnel, oversees preventive and corrective maintenance activities, and ensures adherence to company safety standards, environmental regulations, and maintenance best practices. The position promotes a strong safety culture and ensures compliance with all applicable MSHA regulations and company safety policies.

Staff Supervision

• Directly supervises 15-20 Maintenance Mechanics.
• Assigns daily work activities and ensures tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Provides guidance, training, and technical support to maintenance personnel.
• Monitors job performance and promotes safe work practices.
• Ensures employees follow all safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Management Skills:

• The ability to structure and execute work activities through effective planning, organizing, delegating, and controlling
• Skilled in problem solving , communication, conceptual and analytical ability, listening, presenting, and visioning
• Detail oriented

Specific Job Requirements

• Minimum Associate Degree or technical education.
• Basic computer skills enabling access to carious in-house and corporate information systems.
• 5 years experience in heavy or mining industries.
• Basic understanding in good maintenance practices.
• Ability to apply technical and professional skills/knowledge in job related areas.
• Knowledge in welding, torch cutting techniques, rigging techniques, bolt specifications, torquing techniques, lifting hand signals, lubrication specifications and application, alignment of chains and reducer drives, pneumatic conveying systems/equipment, bucket elevators, belt/screw conveyors, dust collection equipment, kiln alignment, pinion and bull gear alignment, and hydraulic systems.
• Must be familiar with the laws governing the handling and disposal of various RCRA and non-RCRA waste.