Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor – Germany

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordination of activities, and monitoring of measures; no hands-on execution required.
• Use and continuous improvement of the software tool for planning and organizing maintenance and upkeep tasks.
• Planning and coordination of routine inspections, identifying potential issues, and implementing maintenance plans to minimize downtime.
• Creating checklists and monitoring their execution by the operations manager.
• Collaborating with operations and engineering teams to develop and optimize maintenance schedules for mechanical systems.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical failures, providing timely and effective solutions to restore equipment functionality.
• Overseeing the installation, repair, and maintenance of turbines, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and related components.
• Responsible for inventory and stocktaking of spare parts and consumables, including use of software tools and internal company processes.
• Developing and implementing safety procedures and protocols for mechanical maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Providing technical support during equipment overhauls, shutdowns, and planned maintenance activities.
• Training and mentoring maintenance staff to enhance their skills and ensure high levels of expertise in ORC power plant mechanical systems.
• Documenting all maintenance activities, including reports on equipment condition, work performed, and recommendations for improvements.
• Planning and coordination of all required inspections (e.g., TÜV) and approvals.
• Maintaining and continuously updating the inspection register within the software.

• Minimum qualification:
  
  Certified industrial foreman (Industriemeister) or technician (Techniker) in maintenance, mechanical engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus.
• 5+ years' proven experience in mechanical maintenance within power plants or industry.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools to assess equipment health.
• Understanding of rotating equipment, lubrication systems, and mechanical seals.
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and protocols in industrial environments, power plants or electricity generation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to make informed decisions under time constraints.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with cross‑functional teams and external service providers.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for efficient tracking of maintenance activities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to participate in on‑call rotations for emergency maintenance situations.
• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.

• mechanical maintenance
• troubleshooting
• diagnosing mechanical failures
• developing maintenance schedules
• safety procedures
• predictive maintenance
• rotating equipment
• lubrication systems
• mechanical seals
• documentation of maintenance activities

• planning and coordination
• effective communication
• training and mentoring
• decision making under time constraints
• collaboration
• adaptability
• problem-solving
• attention to detail
• leadership
• time management

• Certified industrial foreman (Industriemeister)
• Technician (Techniker) in maintenance
• mechanical engineering certification