Superintendent, Maintenance

Basic Function

Oversees and directs one or more aspects of the Maintenance Department. Manages and coordinates the activities of assigned staff, and resolves problems and issues as they arise.

• Directs day-to-day management of one or more aspects of the maintenance department, including providing maintenance and equipment reports, scheduling, procedures, materials, crafts, contractors, equipment, union issues, personnel issues, safety issues, and planning
• Provides strategic plans for department improvements
• Ensures goals and targets are met by the group and reports project status to management on a regular basis; and is responsible for performance management including employee personal development and yearly performance evaluations
• Provides input for departmental planning, budget monitoring and preparation, preparing annual budget items for maintenance expenses
• Oversees the performance of all maintenance personnel including contractors which may include compliance with all federal, State, and Company policies and procedures
• Ensures efficient/effective use of resources through the use of an effective work planning/scheduling process and contracting strategy
• Ensures work performed is free of defects including development/implementation of maintenance best practices

May include some or all of the following

• May plan and execute capital projects and turnarounds
• May develop works scopes and supervise various staff such as Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Engineers, Warehouse Foremen, Pipe Fitter/Welders, Insulators, Instrument & Electrical crafts, Equipment Operator/Craft Helpers, and Yard Laborers
• May review applications for yard laborers or craft workers, conduct testing and facilitate paperwork for hiring
• May maintain contractor and vendor relationships
• May estimate, plan, schedule and execute refinery turnarounds from the planning stages through completion
• May oversee maintenance of all electrical and instrumentation equipment in the plant, offices and maintenance shops
• May oversee electrical and instrument maintenance work and electrical wiring for motor controls for both AC & DC voltage, inputting and closing I&E and MDI work orders and generating requisitions
• May manage personnel and equipment efficiency to maintain maximum utilization of the refinery
• May oversee cost reporting to project managers approve contractor timesheets audit contractor timekeeping and work efficiency and scope, review and approve contractor bids
• May establish and communicate contractor performance expectations, monitoring for compliance and identifying gaps for management intervention; meet with contractor management as needed, and improve efficiency of contractor performance

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their manager, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

A minimum of 10 years of industrial maintenance/craft experience or equivalent engineering experience, with five years of supervision experiences required depending on assignment.

A minimum of a Bachelors degree, preferably in a science or engineering related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.

Ability to lead and direct a large workforce of maintenance foreman, planners, contractors and craftsmen or other associates. Depending on assignment, may require special training in Asbestos removal. May require special training in a combination of the following depending on craft Eng Was (188 Montana) Station Configuration/Fiber Optics, Electrical & Instrumentation, Laser alignment, and equipment operation. Ability to use job related equipment is essential.

May require certification in any or all of the following Certification in Level II ISA, Measurement & Controls, Fundamental of Management/Supervisor, Control System & P/C geared for ABB (Bailey)(188 Montana) Configuration. Strong organizational skills; good computer and multi-tasking skills; and ability to effectively communicate with others, both verbal and written communication, with basic reading and writing skills. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

May require working knowledge of various functions including maintenance supervision, maintenance planning/scheduling, maintenance field execution, turnarounds, maintenance reliability, contract administration, and project management. PREFERRED SKILLS;
Control/hazardous waste management is desired in some cases. Journeyman Electrical License and equipment operation CDC (190 Artesia & UT) is preferred depending on craft.

Responsible for the direct supervision of up to 15 employees and/or contract staff depending on location.

Refinery based with up to 5% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, out-of-doors, and driver environment based, including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, and working in confined…