Maintenance Superintendent

Job Description

Position Overview

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of maintenance operations to ensure optimal reliability, performance, and safety of plant equipment and infrastructure. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership, and hands-on involvement in both mechanical and electrical systems.

The successful candidate will provide direction to maintenance teams, manage capital and expense projects, collaborate with vendors, and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and asset longevity.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and direct the maintenance function to ensure timely and effective repair, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant systems and equipment.

Analyze recurring maintenance issues to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions that prevent recurrence and reduce downtime.

Develop, execute, and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance (PM / PdM) programs aligned with reliability best practices.

Plan, organize, and supervise maintenance staff and contractors, ensuring full compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Evaluate maintenance requests, prioritize work orders, and allocate resources efficiently to meet operational goals.

Lead expense and capital projects, including developing scopes of work, preparing cost estimates, obtaining bids, managing contractors, and ensuring project completion within scope and budget.

Support electrical system reliability, including oversight of low- and medium-voltage (480 V to 12.46 kV) power distribution equipment, switchgear, and controls.

Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to develop and implement equipment upgrades and system improvements.

Maintain accurate maintenance and reliability records through the use of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Manage spare parts inventory and storeroom operations to ensure critical equipment availability.

Oversee the preventive maintenance and operational readiness of mobile and support equipment.

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the maintenance department.

Perform other duties as required to support operational reliability and organizational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

8–10 years of progressively responsible maintenance or reliability engineering experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment.

Strong technical background in both electrical and mechanical systems, including experience with low and medium voltage distribution (up to 12.46 kV).

Demonstrated success managing maintenance personnel, contractors, and projects in compliance with safety and operational standards.

Proficient in troubleshooting and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, production-oriented setting.

Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CMMS systems (such as SAP, Maximo, or equivalent).

Working knowledge of industrial processing, material handling, or ventilation systems.

Familiarity with reliability engineering concepts and condition-based maintenance techniques.

Knowledge of federal and state industrial safety regulations (OSHA or equivalent).

Ability to support multi-shift operations and coordinate maintenance activities across varying schedules.

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend, and access elevated or confined areas as needed.

Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including steel-toe footwear, gloves, and safety glasses.

Ability to work safely in both indoor and outdoor industrial environments in varying temperatures.