Primary Role

Pennsylvania American Water has an opportunity for a full-time Maintenance Services Supervisor to join our team in Butler, PA. The ideal candidate enjoys working with their hands, can troubleshooting mechanical issues, and has a strong maintenance background. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the routine and preventative maintenance of our Butler wastewater treatment plant, in addition to pump and lift stations in the local area. The Maintenance Services Supervisor will also perform job observations, order parts and materials, and work frequently with contractors. 

Working under the direction of the Manager, Operations, the Supervisor, Maintenance Services is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities in a timely manner in accordance with all environmental, health & safety practices, and within the budget. Responsible for direct supervision of the maintenance team. Key responsibilities include, spares parts and consumables management, prioritizing, coordination and direction of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance and repair activities, identifying and managing subcontractors to ensure contract compliance. Ensures compliance with equipment O&M manuals and manufacturer recommendations, update of record drawings after any modification is implemented and performance of regular inspection and calibration activities.

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Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate all maintenance activities so they are performed in a timely manner and in accordance with the department’s budget including all internal and external maintenance-related activities such as materials, equipment, services, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, labor and health and safety.
• Accountable for ongoing budget management and compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities including materials, equipment, services, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, labor and health and safety.
• Manage budget and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Direct supervision of the maintenance team (mechanical, electrical and instrumentation). Interacts with team members, supervisors, vendors, subcontractors and other operations functions regarding repair and maintenance activities and contract compliance topics.
• Prioritization, coordination and direction of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance and repair activities and performance of regular inspection and calibration activities.
• Coordinate repair, preventive and corrective maintenance activities, contract compliance, regular inspection and calibration activities with staff, vendors, subcontractors and client.
• Ensure compliance with equipment O&M manuals and manufacturer recommendations, promptly update record drawings after any modification is implemented.
• Spares parts and consumables management; Accountable for ensuring work orders are entered, assigned, and closed promptly and for ensuring adequate levels of spares and consumables are maintained at all times
• In conjunction with the Manager, Operations and other operational stakeholders, develops objectives and reports to meet internal and external requirements as well as improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate training activities as they may be required for all maintenance employees including required training.
• Accountable for ensuring all employees and subcontractors have valid authorization and access

Knowledge/Skills

• Understanding of maintenance disciplines such as mechanical and electrical systems, instrumentation and controls, and preventive, predictive & corrective maintenance methods
• Familiarity with work management and CMMS systems
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).
• Effective people management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, recruiting, controlling, and leading individual staff and teams).
• Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting)
• Financial skills, including budget management, business modeling, and project cost benefit analysis forecasting and tracking.
• Proficient using Microsoft applications and various software packages.

Experience/Education

• 5 years+ experience in commercial, industrial or wastewater/water treatment industry.
• Experience with various types and sizes of motors and pumps.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, on-site
• Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
• On-call responsibility 

Travel Requirements

• Local business travel

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid driver license with ability to successfully pass driving history check

Work Environment

• Office and outside environment. Will be working in adverse weather conditions such as excessive heat, dust and dirt. The duties of this position will require the ability to walk, observe, talk, listen and operate computers and computerized equipment
• During the course of their duties, the Supervisor, Maintenance Services will be exposed to varying climatic conditions, potential exposure to trace amounts of treatment chemicals, and water
• In the course of supervising the maintenance staff, the Supervisor, Maintenance Services will be required to travel, visit and inspect all necessary facilities which may entail traversing uneven or difficult terrain, working at heights and in confined spaces
• Work hours are irregular and may require on-site supervision outside of normal working hours including evening and weekends

Competencies