Maintenance Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor in Laramie, Wyoming. The ideal candidate will lead maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical equipment and effectively communicating goals to the maintenance team. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of field experience in the heavy or mining industries, along with an Associate’s degree or equivalent. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of five years of field experience in heavy or mining industries.
• Formal technical education and supervisory training preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Establish clear and measurable goals for the maintenance crew.

Skills

Knowledge of all aspects of cement manufacturing

Proficient in troubleshooting and maintenance

Excellent organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Five years of field experience in heavy or mining industries

Technical schooling in equipment repair/maintenance

Job description

The Maintenance Supervisor must be a leader capable of direction others to meet/exceed defined goals. The Maintenance Supervisor must be knowledgeable of all aspects of cement manufacturing, equipment maintenance/operations, and have a clear understanding of the rules and regulations effecting product or governing employee safety/management. This individual must promote environmental/safety compliance at all times.

OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for organizing and delegating repair/maintenance activities to a crew of mechanic/welders that report to this individual. Job activities must be performed while complying with applicable safety and environmental regulations and/or policies at all times. Basic qualifications and/or traits that the Maintenance Supervisor must possess include:

1. Knowledge of all aspects of cement manufacturing.
2. Proficient in the tasks of troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of all mechanical equipment throughout all operations.
3. Excellent organizational skills to facilitate completion of repair/replacement activities on time and within budget constraints.
4. Leadership; must lead by example and be capable of focusing personnel from various departments to meet one common goal.
5. Integrity and ethical behavior beyond reproach.
6. Must possess good communication skills; writing, speaking, listening effectively.
7. Proficiency in establishing goals that are clear, well defined, and measurable. Must be able to communicate these objectives clearly to others, and provide feedback/appraisals to ascertain if the objectives are being met.
8. Must possess good decision making skills based upon the ability to accurately identify problems, collect relevant information/data, and generate cost effective solutions.
9. Must be capable of handling stress associated with maintenance activities, deadlines, and personnel interactions.
10. Capable of maintaining appropriate and constructive responses under all circumstances.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Maintenance Supervisor is a front line supervisor accountable for the performance of repair and maintenance activities throughout.

1. Compliance with all MSHA, Federal, State, and local rules/regulations and/or observance of company policies at all times. Procedures and performance of activities may vary as conditions change (i.e. changing weather conditions, operational status of mechanical equipment changes, etc.).
2. Compliance with all Federal, State, and local environmental rules and regulations at all times.
3. Completion of accurate, timely troubleshooting/repairs/maintenance of all mechanical equipment throughout all operations.
4. Providing leadership that establishes clear goals that are measurable and well defined. This individual should lead by example holding himself and his subordinates accountable for their job performance.
5. Problem solving including the ability to accurately identify problems, development of cost effective actions, delegating responsibility of performance of actions to subordinates, and holding subordinates accountable for job/task performance.
6. Clear communication of priorities/goals/objectives to all maintenance department employees to provide definitive direction.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

The Maintenance Supervisor will have formal and/or technical education along with supervisory training.

1. An Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred.
2. A minimum of five years of field experience in heavy or mining industries required.
3. Technical schooling in areas of equipment repair and/or maintenance required.