Maintenance Team Leader

SunCoke Energy; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,058; Full time

Job summary

SunCoke Energy in Granite City, IL seeks a maintenance supervisor with strong electrical skills to direct safe, efficient work and ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA 70E rules. You will coordinate maintenance across departments, train staff, and manage contractor activities within budget constraints.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent with 2–5 years of related experience, plus supervisory exposure. Widespread PLC/DCS familiarity is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• 2–5 years related experience and/or training; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical systems, motors, and control interlocks.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor work to ensure safety and efficiency per rules.
• Coordinate maintenance with departments to maximize operations.
• Investigate incidents, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Train staff in safe practices and housekeeping to improve skills.
• Monitor budgets and inventory; report deviations and suggest improvements.
• Manage subcontractors on cost, quality, safety and deadlines.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

NEC / NFPA 70E

LOTO procedures

480V motors & starters

control interlocks

PLCs / HMIs (ControlLogix)

DCS (ABB Infi90)

field I/O experience

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

2–5 years related experience

supervisory/contractor management exp

Job description

Typical Functions:

• Monitors and directs work activities within areas of responsibility, ensuring work is performed in a safe and efficient manner and that areas of responsibility are maintained in a neat and orderly condition. Ensures compliance with company plant and safety rules.
• Works with appropriate resources to maintain compliance with appropriate HES regulations (OSHA,) and local jurisdictional requirements. Reports and notifies appropriate plant personnel of any deviations per established standards.
• Executes maintenance tasks, communicates priorities and sequences for activities. Coordinates maintenance activities with other departments and personnel as necessary to maximize operations in a safe and environmentally compliant manner, within budget and according to customer needs.
• Participate in investigations as required, including reporting incidents to appropriate personnel, completing required documentation, recommending and implementing corrective actions, and communicating findings as appropriate.
• Trains and coaches personnel in efficient work procedures, safe work practices, and good housekeeping practices. Coaches and encourages development and growth of skill sand abilities.
• Assists in evaluating the efficiency of working procedures, manpower & equipment utilization and cost control measures and makes recommendations and implements actions to improve efficiency. Track and analyze maintenance data.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the maintenance budget and annual investment plan
• Monitor critical part stocking levels, suggest changes and enhancements.
• Monitors, reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to identify or determine causes of nonconformity or operating/production problems, recommending and implementing corrective actions
• Conduct regular crew and safety meetings to establish effective communication among crew both on shift and between shifts.
• Perform management of services contract of subcontractors, according to cost, quality, and safety and pre-set deadlines in the contract.

Education Requirements / Work Experience:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-Year College or technical school; 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous supervisory experience / contractor management is preferred.

• Strong Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Understanding of Regulations and Codes NEC, NFPA 70E
• Familiarity with LOTO procedures
• Experience with 480V Motors, Starters and control interlocks
• Familiarity with PLCs / HMIs (ControlLogix preferred)
• DCS experience (ABB Infi90 preferred)
• Experience with a variety of field I/O (LVDTs, encoders, zero speed, pressure transmitters)

Certifications: CMRP preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay $90,00 (minimum pay) - $113,058 based on experience.

Annual performance bonus target 10%.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. This includes health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k)-retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid company holidays.

We also provide a variety of supplemental programs designed to support overall wellbeing and everyday needs, such as optional life insurance for eligible family members, supplemental disability coverage, legal services, identity protection, critical illness, hospital and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, chronic condition support programs, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and telemedicine services.

This document in no way states nor implies that these are the only responsibilities of, and the duties to be performed by, the employee occupying this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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