Maintenance Supervisor

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor provides overall functional leadership and direction to the maintenance team, ensuring that all maintenance activities are planned, budgeted, and executed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively to achieve reliable and optimal plant operations. This individual will be a proven leader with the ability to deliver vision and leadership that drives daily, yearly, and long-term asset reliability goals through the consistent application of maintenance best practices site-wide. The Maintenance Supervisor will also foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, working collaboratively across multiple functions, and maintaining strong connections to regional and corporate maintenance & reliability (M&R) and technical groups. Please note that this position offers a sign-on bonus opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Safety Leader, ensuring that all maintenance work is conducted in accordance with the highest safety and environmental standards, while complying with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations, including NERC, NFPA, and the National Electric Code.
• Lead and coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities, driving improvements in maintenance processes, system utilization (ALM, MMM, Experion, etc.), and the advancement of preventive and predictive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Own and manage the site Long-Term Maintenance Plan (LTMP) and oversee outage planning and execution, ensuring outage scopes, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Provide direct supervision and leadership to a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, including Mechanics, Welders, Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians, and Storekeepers.
• Manage the maintenance work order system, including backlog monitoring, scheduling, prioritization, and quality assurance.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance to maximize plant availability, including major scheduled and unscheduled outages on boilers, turbines, and associated plant equipment.
• Oversee spare parts inventory management and warehouse operations to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize downtime.
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, forecasts, and P&L responsibilities, identifying cost-saving opportunities and mitigating financial risks.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement on strategic sourcing initiatives and contractor management, including writing scopes of work and bid packages.
• Develop, implement, and update maintenance procedures, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and support regulatory compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean, 5S, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other reliability tools to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Communicate effectively with operators, engineers, quality control, and leadership teams to resolve maintenance issues and improve equipment reliability.
• Participate actively in human resources activities such as recruitment, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
• Be available for rotating shifts, weekends, extended hours, and on-call support as required, especially during critical outages.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant maintenance experience, ideally in manufacturing, power plants, chemical processing, or industrial environments; Waste-to-Energy experience preferred.
• Proven supervisory/managerial experience leading maintenance teams.
• Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree preferred, but not required. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of power plant equipment, including boilers, gas and steam turbines, rotating machinery, electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Skilled in maintenance management systems (ALM, MMM, Experion, PeopleSoft), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and data-driven reporting.
• Thorough understanding of work management processes, preventive maintenance, reliability, mechanical integrity, and quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial management related to maintenance.
• Knowledgeable in applicable safety, environmental, and labor laws and regulations.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams and external professional organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify root causes of failures and implement sustainable solutions.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience writing maintenance procedures, contractor scopes, and purchase requisitions.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, competitive, and fast-paced environment.

What We Offer You ( Benefits | Reworld )

• Health Care Benefits - Starts on Day One
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401 (k) - Match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• GED Program

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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