Description

WEG: Join Our Team & Help Shape Our Future

Maintenance Superintendent — Washington, MO | Multi-Site Support in the STL Metro Area

WEG operates as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of commercial and industrial electric motors, automation technologies, control systems, power-generation equipment, and industrial coatings, while maintaining a strong global footprint of 42 countries, 18 manufacturing plants, and 49,000+ employees as of December 31, 2024.  Within this broad industrial platform, WEG maintains a particularly significant presence in the transformer industry, producing over 76,000 MVA of transformers annually and expanding its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, and a global network of manufacturing sites, distributors, and service centers that strengthen its competitiveness and long-term reliability in the power-transmission and distribution markets.

How You Will Lead

People & Culture

You coach and develop a crew of 18 maintenance professionals. You model direct communication, productive feedback, and strong partnerships with Operations, Engineering, and EHS.

PM & CMMS Leadership

You build and run a preventive and predictive maintenance program. You manage CMMS data integrity, scheduling, and KPIs while elevating system discipline across the team.

Reliability & Uptime Delivery

You drive MTBF and MTTR improvements. You strengthen standard work, critical-spares readiness, and precision maintenance practices such as alignment, balancing, and lubrication. You will collaborate with the MRO/Supply Chain Buyer.

Safety & Compliance Assurance

You champion OSHA 29 CFR 1910 programs, LOTO, machine guarding, and NFPA 70E electrical safety. You maintain facilities in audit-ready condition and set the safety tone for the team in partnership with the EHS Manager.

Budget & Reporting Ownership

You manage the maintenance budget with accuracy. You oversee service contracts and monthly reporting. You partner with Operations on Annual Operating Plan, capital planning, and long-range reliability priorities.

Multi-Site Coordination

You support multi-site maintenance standards, coordinate contracted services, and travel within the local industrial park as needed.

Reporting Structure

You report to an Operations Manager and collaborate daily with leaders across all levels of a multi-site operation.

Benefits

WEG provides paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) and HSA options, company-paid life and disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program access.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WEG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.  WEG does not discriminate based on disability or veteran status protected under applicable law.  WEG continues to honor federal-contractor requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (individuals with disabilities) and VEVRAA (protected veterans).

Accommodation Requests

Applicants needing assistance or an accommodation may contact 636-239-9300 for referral to the primary recruiter.

How to Apply

Visit weg.us/careers for immediate consideration.

Requirements

Basic Requirements (Must-Haves)

Leadership & Experience

• 5+ years leading industrial maintenance teams in manufacturing or heavy-industrial environments.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold accountable a skilled maintenance workforce (current team: 18).

Technical & Systems Capability

• Hands-on CMMS expertise (NETfacilities preferred; Maximo/eMaint/Fiix acceptable).
• Ability to build and refine asset hierarchies, migrate/clean data, and structure PM, PdM, and corrective workflows.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulics/pneumatics, PLC troubleshooting, and plant utilities (chillers, compressed air).
• Fluent in Excel and PowerPoint for KPIs, variance analysis, and maintenance performance reporting.

Safety & Compliance

• Strong command of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 requirements.
• Familiarity with EPA impacts on plant operations.
• Ability to apply NFPA 70E arc-flash/energized work rules