Maintenance Supervisor

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Location: Lake Orion, MI

Compensation: Target around $60,000 - 70,000/yr (paid hourly + OT eligible)

Lead JLL’s power generation operations team as a supervisor overseeing maintenance and repair of five 1500kW landfill gas-powered generators. This leadership role combines technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems with supervisory responsibilities, ensuring reliable power generation while managing skilled technicians and contractor relationships.

Team Leadership & Management

• Supervise skilled trades employees in maintenance and repair of power generation systems, heavy pumps, and dispensing systems
• Perform staff performance appraisals and identify developmental needs
• Coordinate training programs for assigned technicians
• Monitor generator service technician and contractor productivity using established benchmarks

Power Generation Systems Operations

• Provide direct oversight in diagnosis and repair of 1500kW generators and associated systems
• Schedule and direct preventive maintenance services, performing work personally when required
• Implement load testing action plans based on generator nature and criticality
• Schedule and prioritize replacement, overhaul, and modifications to generators, motors, switch gear, and control relays

Project Management & Planning

• Estimate repair requirements and assign work to staff or contractors
• Plan, order, and ensure timely receipt of components and materials for technicians and contractors
• Perform cost/benefit analysis of repairs and determine work prioritization based on criticality
• Manage section budget and provide input for operating and capital improvement budgets

Safety & Compliance

• Inspect operational areas and generators for adherence to safety standards and regulations
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and utilized safely and efficiently
• Maintain comprehensive records for maintenance, repair, and inspection of power generating and oil storage systems

Vendor & Client Relations

• Monitor vendor and contractor performance, taking corrective action to address deficiencies
• Coordinate operational activities with clients and landfill gas providers
• Provide input in development of parts and services contracts
• Participate in process improvement activities and implement new operational processes

Education & Experience

• 6+ years’ operating, repair, and maintenance experience with large diesel, natural gas, or landfill engines
• 3+ years industrial electrical system maintenance management experience with multiphase AC/DC voltages up to 4,160V
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience considered

Technical Expertise

• Expert knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, generators, engine governors, and electric switch gear
• Understanding of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of industrial electricity principles and diesel engine operations
• Ability to read and interpret complex electro‑mechanical wiring diagrams and schematics
• Troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical components and control systems

Leadership & Communication

• Ability to lead and train technical personnel in skilled trades tasks (electrical, plumbing, mechanical)
• Strong planning, supervision, and evaluation skills for subordinate work
• Professional courtesy in dealing with customers, staff, and engineers
• Effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, and vendors

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy manual work for extended periods in inclement weather
• Sufficient…