Maintenance & Projects Supervisor:
Manager Maintenance (Chemicals Plant)
Minimum 6-7 years in an industrial environment (preferably continuous-process or chemicals manufacturing) with strong hands-on technical skills.
The Maintenance & Projects Supervisor is responsible for executing day-to-day, routine, and planned mechanical maintenance activities while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The role also supports small-to-medium plant modification and improvement projects, working closely with internal teams and contractors. The position is highly hands-on and requires strong technical expertise, troubleshooting capability, and the ability to lead technicians effectively.
Carry out and supervise routine, preventive, and corrective mechanical maintenance activities as per the approved schedule.
Coordinate with operations and maintenance planners to ensure timely execution of short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance tasks.
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment issues and ensure rapid, safe, and effective resolution.
Ensure strict compliance with Company HSE standards and engineering practices during all maintenance work.
Reinforce safety protocols within the team and participate in toolbox talks, audits, and safety trainings.
Identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
Support the planning and execution of plant modification, revamping, and reliability improvement projects.
Supervise contractors and ensure all project-related activities meet cost, quality, and timeline requirements.
Prepare work permits, verify job scopes, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
Monitor spare parts consumption, technical specifications, stock levels, and reorder requirements.
Coordinate with the store and procurement teams to maintain inventory within approved limits.
Provide input for budget preparation and control maintenance-related expenditures.
Lead and guide maintenance technicians, ensuring work quality, discipline, and productivity.
Provide hands-on coaching to build technical capability and enforce maintenance best practices.
Review job performance, identify skill gaps, and support team development initiatives.
Assist in planning and execution of shutdown activities, equipment overhauls, and special maintenance tasks.
Ensure job completion as per defined scope, quality standards, and timelines.
Prepare reports and document findings for continuous improvement.
Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial plant
Expertise in troubleshooting pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, boilers, pipelines, valves, and rotating equipment
Working knowledge of maintenance planning tools, job safety analysis, and permit-to-work systems
Ability to supervise technicians and manage contractors
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals
Good communication, coordination, and reporting skills
Commitment to safety and compliance
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