Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.   To strengthen our team in Charleston, we are looking for you as a(n) Maintenance Supervisor.

 

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our site in Charleston, TN.

 

What you will do:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing maintenance supervision, predictive, preventive, and emergency maintenance services to production, utility operations and infrastructure systems as necessary to provide for safe operations, regulatory compliance and equipment availability related to electrical and mechanical systems plant wide.

 

Assist in the development of the maintenance group/organization and related guidelines, processes, and procedures. Supervise, coach, mentor and provide training to EI&C and mechanical maintenance technicians. Support best practices between production areas. Represent WACKER’s interests towards authorities, suppliers, and contractors. Maintain preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance program. Provide maintenance and troubleshooting support to production units, utility, and infrastructure systems. Supervise 3rd party maintenance service providers. Support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, and cost. Compile and provide reports related to area of responsibility. Provide start-up support to production operations. Cooperate with groups and individuals within the engineering and maintenance department, operations, and other service units with focus on achieving optimal results/solutions from a corporate/enterprise perspective. Schedule of monthly inspections and preventive maintenance, ensuring the schedule is completed or alternative arrangements are made. 

 

What we need from you:

Associate degree (or higher level education) in the field of electrical/mechanical engineering or electrical instrumentation & controls related field or equivalent vocational/technical training (Journeymen, NiMS, NCCR, etc.); BS electrical/mechanical engineering technology related field preferred 5 years of leadership experience with directing and oversite of a maintenance team. 10+ years combined professional experience in the field of electrical/mechanical engineering or electrical instrumentation and controls and supervision. Read, understand, and apply the contents of all OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, NEC and other codes or regulations pertaining to our industry. Ability to troubleshoot complex instrumentation and control systems and PLC. Familiar with Delta V / Siemens control systems Thorough technical knowledge in the field of electrical/mechanical engineering and/or EI&C , including relevant regulations, standards and codes Ability to read and comprehend electrical/mechanical and control drawings and schematics. Ability to read and understand P&IDs Thorough understanding of engineering principles and maintenance practices Ability to perform and succeed in an environment of schedule and cost pressure. Willingness to work weekends and rotating shifts. Strong verbal and written communication skills Capability to professionally deal with changing priorities and requirements. Leaderships skills combined with team player attitude. Strong multi-tasking competency Objective judgment and fact-based decision-making approach    What do we offer?   WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.    WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.   Compensation and Incentive plans Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1 Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays Paid parental leave Wellbeing fund Flexible hybrid work arrangements 401(k) with company match Education Assistance Program Career development and advancement opportunities Support for Community Involvement   We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 28406    The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card). WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.