Millwright Supervisor

Oxychem; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in Geismar, LA seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead planning, scheduling, and execution of plant maintenance. You will direct rotating equipment work, ensure proper SAP work-orders, and coordinate materials and safety initiatives.

The role emphasizes reliability improvements, supervision of technicians, and adherence to PM schedules. A strong safety mindset and engineering background are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution for rotating equipment.
• Ensure SAP work-orders have proper coding, hours, and descriptions.
• Coordinate materials requisition per job specifications.
• Plan and schedule maintenance to optimize workforce and resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability and efficiencies.
• Review material requisitions, work plans, and schedules for full utilization.
• Organize safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations.
• Maintain equipment and maintenance histories.
• Monitor priority database to align with PM schedules and safety concerns.
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of all maintenance activities.
• Supervise personnel to ensure adherence to maintenance processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

Job Duties

• Responsible for ensuring that all planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance work is accomplished in a safe and environmentally sound manner. Directs all activities regarding repair, preventive maintenance, and outages for rotating equipment activities for the site. Ensure the Routine Maintenance Plan (RMP) procedure is properly followed.
• Ensure work-orders are planned in SAP with proper coding, estimated hours and descriptions.
• Ensure materials are requisitioned for all materials necessary for the job by following the designated specifications.
• Coordinate, plan, and schedule maintenance activities optimize utilization of the workforce and resources to complete priority needs of the plant.
• Continually identify opportunities to improve plant reliability and efficiencies.
• Evaluate and assure material requisitions, work plans, and schedules are being fully utilized.
• Organize, plan and conduct safety meetings, audits and incident/accident investigations.
• Ensure equipment and maintenance histories are maintained properly.
• Monitor the unit priority database to ensure the jobs being worked are those that are requested by production but also meet our PM schedules, safety concerns, and High Risk Task Force (HRTF) expectations.
• Ensure that all jobs are being worked safely and in the most efficient manner.
• Coordinate and supervise personnel ensuring adherence to the maintenance process and plant policies.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and Five plus years practical maintenance experience in manufacturing environment which includes a good working knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and safeguards in respective discipline for maintenance and construction OR
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and three plus years practical maintenance experience in manufacturing environment which includes a good working knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and safeguards in respective discipline for maintenance and construction;
• Working knowledge of Routine Maintenance Program (RMP), regulation, and policies;
• High level of safety & environmental awareness and commitment;
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively lead a team;
• Physical requirements include the ability to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to exit facility in expedient manner during an emergency. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders; able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Supervisory experience a plus