Maintenance Supervisor

Job description:Global Advanced Metals is one of the world's leading suppliers of tantalum products. We are committed to the responsible supply of tantalum in all its forms and operate to high standards of sustainable development. We also trade tantalum on international markets, and manufacture niobium metal products. We are a world leader in the production, development and sustainable supply of tantalum for a range of industries. Our tantalum operations are vertically integrated from the mining and processing of ore into concentrates, through to the manufacture of capacitor powders and metallurgical products. Tantalum is a strategically important mineral with about half the world's supply used in electronic products such as tablets, smart phones, digital cameras and electronic systems for vehicles. Tantalum is also an additive in nickel-based super-alloys used to make turbine blades for the aerospace industry and land-based gas turbines. Other uses for tantalum include sputtering targets, mill products, cutting tools, surgical implants and specialty chemicals and coatings.Position Summary:Prepare, control and coordinate the daily maintenance work as executed by team or by contractors in order to maintain and improve safe and reliable operation of the production process and other activities within the plant. Supervise a team of Maintenance Technicians on a day-to-day preventative and predictive maintenance activities.Essential Functions· Prepare coordinate and control the daily maintenance activities of the plant including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and instrumentation maintenance and repair activities to assure high productivity quality and safety.· Supervise team to maintain and increase safety, efficiency and skills, and promote a cooperative attitude with subordinates.· Train others on all applicable equipment and instruments.· Assist and advise in the installation of new equipment to obtain the required reliability to operate electrical/instrumental equipment. Assure that preventative maintenance is planned and carried out.· Participate in the execution of maintenance and capital projects such as shutdowns, plant modifications, etc. Supervise suppliers’/contractors’ day-to-day activities and periodically participate in vendor assessment. Ensure that contractors comply with Global Advanced Metals safety and all other site procedures.· Ensure maximum plant availability through the use of established reliability principles.· Responsible for ISO documentation updates· Effectively practice Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees.· This position is a “working supervisor” opportunity.Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:Knowledge and ability of Maintenance CraftsKnowledge in areas such as confined space entry, lockout/tagout hotwork permitting, etc.Knowledge of Reliability Centered MaintenanceReading and interpreting Blueprint and technical drawingsAbility to gather, analyze and draw well-reasoned conclusionsUnderstanding of General Manufacturing ProcessKnowledge and ability in Accident/Near Miss Investigation/Reporting proceduresKnowledge of Environmental AwarenessKnowledge of vacuum furnace is a plusManaging employees in a union environment a plusBachelor's degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of five years plant process experience.Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insurance