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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Maintenance Supervisor II is responsible for supervising plant maintenance personnel on rotating shifts to ensure objectives are met safely and efficiently. They coordinate daily maintenance tasks, manage work orders, and communicate effectively with operations and management teams.
Job details
General Plant – Maintenance Supervisor II Position Summary General Plant - Maintenance Supervisor II is responsible for supervising plant maintenance personnel on rotating shifts while ensuring maintenance requirements are accomplished in a safe and efficient manner. Supervisor Responsibilities This position has supervisory responsibilities over other employees. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensure all maintenance objectives are achieved in an economical, safe, and environmentally responsible manner. Ensure maintenance activities are carried out within company policy, customer needs, and all legislative requirements. Ensure the maintenance management system is utilized effectively to maintain cost control and minimize disruption to operations. Assign daily job tasks to maintenance employees, as well as contractor personnel, when required. Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day duties of maintenance. Generate maintenance work orders. Attend meetings and training sessions, some of which may be on scheduled days off. Work closely with the maintenance planners and the warehouse personnel for needed repair components. Communicate effectively with the operations supervisor to coordinate work activities and priorities. Communicate effectively with upper management providing timely, relevant updates. Address workplace conflicts and team concerns promptly, respectfully and professionally. Conduct safety meetings and inspections. Assume other duties and responsibilities as may be required in response to changing circumstances and the economical and physical environment of the company. Typical Physical Demands Work in a safe manner at all times and be aware of environmental responsibilities both in an office and maintenance setting. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. Typical Working Conditions Normal office or shop environment and field work in typical weather. Occasional offsite travel may be necessary depending on assigned duties. Education and Experience Journeyperson or power engineer (2nd class or higher) certification with supervisory experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering or related field considered an asset but not a requirement. Minimum 3 years of related work experience. Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Licenses, Registration, and Certifications Must be willing to obtain Supervisor’s Certificate. Skills/Competencies Leadership Organization Communication Decision Making Problem Solving
What you’ll do
The Maintenance Supervisor II is responsible for supervising plant maintenance personnel on rotating shifts to ensure objectives are met safely and efficiently. They coordinate daily maintenance tasks, manage work orders, and communicate effectively with operations and management teams.
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of related work experience and hold a Journeyperson or 2nd class power engineer certification. A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is considered an asset, and the successful applicant must be willing to obtain a Supervisor’s Certificate.
Listed skills
- Leadership · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Decision Making · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
- Team Supervision · Preferred
- Conflict Resolution · Preferred
- Planning · Preferred
- coordination · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Leadership
- Organization
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Maintenance Management
- Safety Compliance
- Team Supervision
- Work Order Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Conflict Resolution
- Planning
- Coordination
- Cost Control
- Supervision
- Management
- Warehousing
- Operations
- Visual Acuity
- Finger Dexterity
Job areas
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Energy
- Trades
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
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