Mechanical Superintendent

Job Description

Supervise the work as arranged through the Maintenance Planner to maintain equipment to meet production requirements and minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

Oversee the work performed by the mechanical maintenance crews and outside contractors to ensure completion in a timely and quality manner.

Ensure the proper functioning of all mechanical control systems daily.

Participate in the implementation of investment projects. Provides input into the design and implementation of automation engineering projects to ensure the tasks can be accomplished in a quality, cost-effective, and timely manner to meet specific plant needs.

Direct mechanics in the installation of mechanical and control equipment and troubleshooting of mechanical and control problems to enable continuous plant operability.

Schedule, assign, plan and monitor the work of mechanical shop personnel to ensure completion of the tasks in a timely and quality manner.

Prepare material and labor estimates to develop project cost estimates and budgets.

Maintain time, work order, material, equipment and other mechanical shop records and submit reports to management to contribute to the continual evaluation of operational efficiency and costs.

Ensure budgeting guidelines are met.

Troubleshoot and diagnose system problems to provide resolutions and minimize downtime.

Utilize motivational and performance management skills to maintain optimal working relationships to achieve productivity and efficiency goals.

Ensure the application of the rules of conduct and health & safety protocols during maintenance procedures to minimize injuries and lost time incidents. Lead effective safety meetings.

Provide ongoing mechanical support for all shifts.

Responsible for maintaining the Mechanical department's tools and equipment.

Qualifications

Significant mechanical repair and maintenance experience including supervisory responsibilities.

Completion of a four year federally approved technical training program in mechanical repair and maintenance preferred equivalent combination of relevant experience, training and/or education.

Knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials common to the mechanical trade.

Strong understanding of applicable mechanical codes, standards and regulations.

Demonstrated skill in the installation, repair and maintenance of all types of mechanical equipment and components.

Prior experience estimating time and material requirements of assigned work projects.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including MS Excel, Word.

Good working knowledge of SAP.

Demonstrated experience in leadership, problem solving, and decision making.

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.