Maintenance Supervisor I

Ohio's Electric Cooperatives; Brilliant (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio's Electric Cooperatives seeks an entry-level supervisor to support maintenance planning, manpower, and contractor coordination. You will oversee planning and execution to improve equipment reliability while ensuring safety and efficient resource use.

Requirements include an associate degree in a technical field and at least 4 years in industrial maintenance, plus knowledge of OSHA standards and strong leadership for cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field related to maintenance.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance, including planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards; ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance and contract work.
• Coordinate manpower and monitor daily maintenance activities.
• Lead and manage maintenance teams for safe and efficient execution.
• Develop preventive/predictive maintenance plans to improve reliability.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for cost estimates and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with site safety, quality, and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Plant operations knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Tools

PASTA scheduling

Job description

Entry-level supervisor role responsible for supporting maintenance manpower, planning and execution. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of maintenance planning, execution, and contractor coordination within the facility. This role ensures optimal equipment reliability, efficient resource utilization, and compliance with safety and operational standards. Collaborates with fellow supervisors to optimize scheduling, streamline material procurement, and uphold safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and scheduling work for maintenance and contract work.
• Supports the scheduling of work orders in PASTA and manages manpower allocation to meet operational priorities.
• Assist Team Leaders and Supervisors to develop and refine standard work procedures for maintenance tasks.
• Supports procurement processes by coordinating material requests and verifying timely onsite delivery.
• Assists in maintaining accurate records of critical spares to prevent stockouts and support reliability.
• Liaises with vendors and contractors to obtain cost estimates and projected schedules for upcoming work.
• Assists with ensuring safe working conditions and compliance with safety protocols.
• Assist with ensuring contractors comply with site safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Assist with monitoring daily maintenance activities and provide technical guidance.
• Lead and manage maintenance teams, ensuring safe and efficient execution of work.
• Assists in developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Participates in root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support plant operations and maintenance excellence.

Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree in a technical-related field such as Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance, including planning, scheduling, and contractor management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial safety standards, and best practices in maintenance operations.
• Proven leadership capabilities with strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams and collaborate across departments.
• Relevant on-the-job experience or additional education may be considered in lieu of the stated requirements, based on demonstrated competency and performance.

Abilities & Skills:

• Ability to understand the scope of work and clearly communicate to craft and plant personnel
• Ability to understand procedures, safety and environmental risks
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally with craft and Plant personnel
• Ability to promote the safe, efficient, reliable operation of the plant

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk; sit; work with hands and fingers; push, pull, reach, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; communicate with others to exchange information; and hear.The employee must have close visual acuity to analyze data, perform inspections, and view computer monitors; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

This position could require working in extreme heat and cold both in inside and outside environments; environments containing fumes, odors, dust, gases, and high amounts of noise and vibration. Additionally, this position requires the ability to work in close quarters, narrow passageways, at heights, on grating, platforms and catwalks. Work outside normal business hours may be required.

Core Competencies

Accountability, Adaptability,Communications skills,Initiative,Safety focused,Consensus-building,Coaching & developing others.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.