Maintenance Supervisor

Chemtrade; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Chemtrade is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Richmond, CA to oversee the maintenance department at our sulfuric acid and regen production plant. The role involves leading a team, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with safety objectives.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of maintenance experience, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and working knowledge of process equipment. Attractive benefits and a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $130,000 are offered, plus a bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience is essential.
• Working knowledge of chemical and power process equipment is needed.
• 3+ years of leadership experience is necessary.
• Experience with safety programs in industrial environments is required.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise the daily maintenance work schedule.
• Implement a developmental plan for the mechanical crew.
• Communicate with operations regarding emergency work.
• Utilize the maintenance management system to assign work.
• Maintain preventative maintenance inspection reports.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for equipment issues.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations and closure.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Leadership experience

Knowledge of process equipment

Safety program experience

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with SAP

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position: Maintenance Supervisor

Primary Location: Richmond, CA

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 + bonus + benefits (salaried, exempt). The listed range reflects the targeted pay scale; actual pay depends on experience, education, and location. Base salary is displayed; bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Scope of the Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is a key part of the maintenance department at our Richmond CA sulfuric acid and regen production plant. They lead the team and manage plant resources to achieve strategic maintenance, reliability, and safety objectives, comply with Chemtrade Responsible Care, supervise maintenance and contractor crews for capital projects, and manage all maintenance activities.

What You Need To Be Successful

• High school diploma
• 5+ years of maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of chemical, oil refinery, power, or pulp and paper process equipment, including pumps, motors, piping, valves, turbines, and heat exchangers
• 3+ years of leadership experience directing hourly employees
• Experience with safety programs in an industrial facility
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and familiarity with SAP (purchasing and plant maintenance modules are pluses)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise the daily maintenance work schedule
• Create and implement a developmental plan for the mechanical crew
• Communicate with operations to add any emergency work to the day's schedule
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System or work order system to assign work
• Maintain preventative maintenance inspection reports and ensure completion on schedule
• Perform troubleshooting of plant process and/or equipment issues and lead group troubleshooting meetings
• Track stock for all mechanical, instrumentation, welding, rotating equipment, pipe‑valve‑fittings, and associated filters, bearings, and hoses
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures across the maintenance department
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and closure of action items
• Assist in developing and communicating job safety analyses for plant processes
• Respond to EHS incidents through prompt reporting, investigation, root‑cause identification, and action‑item implementation
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to create a safety‑first culture consistent with Responsible Care
• Maintain knowledge of company policies, plant procedures, environmental regulations, permits, and other standards
• Manage budgeting, scheduling, pre‑outage hazard preparation, measurement metrics, critiques, and related activities
• Lead the maintenance training and education process to ensure technicians possess required knowledge and competencies

Medical Requirement

Chemtrade requires all employees to complete and pass the annual medical assessment, including but not limited to a pulmonary function test (PFT) and the ability to wear a respirator, as a condition of employment.

Benefits

Compensation includes a base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits cover medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and family‑friendly programs. The company supports career growth and advancement opportunities for employees at all stages.