Predictive Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor-Predictive  is responsible for the daily oversight of the plant Predictive Maintenance (PdM) group, review of critical data, and interfacing with plant maintenance and operations groups on equipment concerns.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• PdM group oversight and route assignments.
• Review of critical data collected by PdM personnel.
• Support on specialty projects including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), repeat problems, etc.
• Training coordination for PdM personnel, which will include development in all areas of PdM responsibility.
• Develop a plan for incorporating MOV/AOV testing into the plant PdM program.
• Scheduling and support of PdM equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Recommendations for new/upgrades to PdM equipment.
• Perform field inspections, field measurements and equipment walk-downs.
• Perform review of vibration data and coverage for routes when needed.
• Support, monitor and emphasize the importance of safety and environmental programs.
• Perform routine unit/equipment performance monitoring and testing.
• Prepare written and oral reports for PdM activities.
• Participate and/or lead teams that focus on specific problems areas or needs for generating units (i.e., Root Cause Analysis).
• Coordinate activities with Vendors/Contractors and outside support groups.
• Provide technical support to plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Be proactive with problem recognition, using independent judgment to provide input on ways to solve them.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment and/or out of doors work environment, this could include working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity areas.
• Work overtime and non-standard hours as required.
• Occasional travel outside the business area.
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in power plant maintenance.
• Experience leading/supervising employees in a lead or head plant role.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Knowledge of and experience with PdM equipment, data collection, software and analysis are required.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply applicable industry and corporate codes and standards.
• Ability to perform inspections of power plant systems and equipment and take field measurements.
• Ability to organize and interpret data collected in the plant and to make recommendations based on the findings.
• Ability to use standard business software to produce spreadsheets and reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate with plant and management personnel.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of work planning and scheduling.
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of other PdM specialists.
• Working knowledge of power plant systems and equipment.
• Ability to understand and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with others.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to read and follow written corporate policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements of the Role:

• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect and/or collect data on plant equipment.
• Requires sse of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include safety glasses, hard hat, protective footwear, ear plugs, safety harness, respirator, etc.
• May require lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.