Maintenance Superintendent (Plaquemine)

Job Description

A global manufacturer in the specialty chemicals industry is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead maintenance execution activities at a large industrial production facility. This individual will be responsible for ensuring maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production and reliability objectives. The role provides leadership to maintenance supervisors and works closely with operations, reliability, planning, scheduling, and contractor teams to maximize equipment uptime and workforce productivity.

The Maintenance Superintendent will oversee both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and operational performance.

Job Requirements

Leadership & Maintenance Execution

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities based on production priorities and approved maintenance schedules.
• Direct maintenance personnel and supervisors to ensure efficient resource utilization and minimal equipment downtime.
• Communicate job expectations, safety requirements, schedules, and work scopes to maintenance teams.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance oversight for maintenance supervisors and technicians.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with operations, reliability, planning, scheduling, and contracted resources.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to plant safety policies and procedures.
• Verify required permits and isolation procedures are completed before maintenance work begins.
• Conduct field audits and inspections to ensure maintenance activities are performed safely and according to established standards.
• Support environmental compliance and housekeeping expectations throughout the facility.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor maintenance performance metrics, including schedule compliance, productivity, overtime, rework, and equipment downtime.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve asset reliability.
• Participate in equipment failure investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Recommend improvements related to maintenance processes, spare parts management, reliability initiatives, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce emergency maintenance and increase planned work execution.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent maintenance leadership experience will also be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years of maintenance, mechanical, or reliability experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience overseeing maintenance teams.
• Experience supporting continuous-process manufacturing operations preferred.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems such as SAP or similar maintenance management platforms.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools and reliability methodologies, including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and precision alignment.
• Experience maintaining industrial equipment such as pumps, valves, piping systems, rotating equipment, and process machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and environmental compliance.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.