Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Maintenance Supervisor

Position

Description:

Maintenance Supervisor
Department:
Operations / Maintenance

Reports to:

Operations Manager
Direct Reports:
Maintenance Crew (9) and Contractors
Nature of Position:
Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $115,000 – $130,000 annually

RSR’s purpose is to create a world without waste. Come and work in the business of sustainability and be part of the solution at Richmond Steel Recycling (RSR).

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventative, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities in conjunction with the Maintenance Scheduler
• Supervise and provide technical leadership to a crew of welders, heavy-duty mechanics, and millwrights
• Assign work, prioritize tasks, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to standard
• Lead and support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automation issues as required
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with external contractors and vendors, including coordinating scope of work, timelines, and performance
• Support shutdown planning and execution, including resource planning, contractor coordination, and post-shutdown review
• Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Monitor maintenance costs and contribute to budget planning and cost control initiatives
• Collaborate with Operations and other departments to minimize equipment downtime and improve plant performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and safety
• Participate in investigations related to equipment failures, incidents, or near misses and implement corrective actions
• Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance employees to build technical capability and succession readiness
• Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout, confined space, and other critical safety procedures
• Additional duties as assigned

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering diploma, degree, or equivalent experience OR
• Red Seal Certification in a relevant trade such as:
• Electrician
• Industrial Millwright
• Heavy Duty Mechanic
• Or a related skilled trade

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in a maintenance or industrial setting
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a maintenance environment preferred
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and provide technical guidance to maintenance teams
• Experience planning and executing maintenance shutdowns
• Strong work planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (e.g., Manager Plus) and Microsoft Office
• Project management experience related to equipment repairs, upgrades, or installations
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment

• Full-time, on-site position, Monday to Friday
• Occasional evenings and weekends required to support planned outages or critical repairs
• Combination of office-based work and field supervision
• Work performed indoors and outdoors in a heavy industrial environment, including exposure to noise, machinery, and varying weather conditions

This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives in an industrial environment, enjoys developing people, and takes pride in keeping equipment running safely and reliably. The Maintenance Supervisor is a practical problem-solver, strong communicator, and capable leader who can balance operational demands with long-term maintenance planning.