Maintenance Supervisor

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures?If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.Job/Position Responsibilities:Group safety awareness and performanceChampion plant-wide improvement efforts to reduce maintenance cost and increase mechanical reliabilityMTBF improvements for mechanical seals, mag-drive pumps, centrifuges, and other rotating/fixed equipmentEmployee development, performance and satisfactionImplement best practices for items like equipment inspections, planning & scheduling, and lubricationTechnical resource for root cause failure analysis, incident investigations, preventive and predictive maintenance, general maintenance, and mechanical design issuesLead the Albemarle Millwrights TeamManage Timesheets, Daily Safety Tailgates, OT List, Vacations/Time off, daily paperwork.Answer calls on off shift hours and Supervisor on call.Manage Team Backlog, Planning Jobs, Daily/Weekly SchedulesResponsible for getting parts onsite and contacting support groups (Machine Shops)Responsible for Shutdown work, schedules, Contractor support, all shutdown Materials.Constant BOM improvements and stocking critical parts.Essential Qualifications:Understanding of safe work practices; excellent safety history5 or more years’ experience in maintenance or engineeringSupervisory skills including safety awareness of staff, budget control, scheduling, and staff developmentLeadership skills including setting goals, priorities, and performance evaluationsGeneral understanding of Engineering Standards and SpecificationsExperience and knowledge of the design, selection, and application of process equipment such as centrifugal pumps, agitators, compressors, extruders, conveyors, centrifugal fans, gearboxes, calciners, belt filters, progressive cavity pumps, mechanical seals, machining of parts or equipment.Knowledge of maintenance work practices like planning and scheduling, rigging, pipe fitting, welding, alignments, lubrication, and work order handlingCapital project experience including: generation of scope and estimate; design of items like plant layout and piping; equipment design and procurement; and constructionStrong technical and problem solving skill for mechanical design, failure analysis, and maintenance best practicesGood communication skills at all levels of the organizationAbility to manage multiple projects with varied priorities and drive them to closureFunctional use of the corporate computer systems including use of SAP modules for maintenance, projects, and purchasingDesired Qualifications:Good motivational skills; ability to influence and manage change; ability to work well with Operations in a team environmentKnowledge of pump hydraulics, seals, and troubleshootingKnowledge of material selection and corrosionKnowledge of preventive and predictive technologies like vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermographyKnowledge of best practices for fixed equipment inspectionsSix sigma experienceBenefits of Joining KetjenCompetitive compensationComprehensive benefits packageA diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr Albemarle Netherlands BV