Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance

POSITION: Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance

PCR#: 3396015

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: Field Operations, Western Operations and Maintenance

UNION/GRADE: Unit 1F/Grade 26

BASIC PURPOSE:

Supervises and coordinates in-house equipment maintenance activities for the Western Operations and Maintenance water facilities. Oversees staff deployment for maintenance and upkeep of all western equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Sr Program Manager, Western Maintenance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercises close supervision of assigned equipment maintenance staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises, directs, coordinates, and prioritizes the work of equipment maintenance staff.
• Plans and coordinates all equipment repairs and replacements including predictive, preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance.
• Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of a formal equipment inspection program to ensure that equipment is properly maintained. Assists in management inspections in accordance with the equipment inspection program.
• Works closely with the work coordination group to utilize MAXIMO maintenance work order planning and scheduling system to ensure that equipment maintenance work is identified, planned and completed in a cost-effective manner. Develops tracking system to ensure quality control, prepares monthly reports to document work order status performance.
• Coordinates with other managers, supervisors, work coordination staff and others for optimal functioning of assigned staff.
• Reviews, monitors, evaluates work performed and recommends appropriate improvements on equipment techniques and procedures.
• Recommends upgrades to plant equipment to ensure continued optimal operation.
• Assists in the planning of major maintenance projects, and the rehabilitation of machinery.
• Provides diagnostic analysis, advanced troubleshooting, and recommendations for resolving machinery failures.
• Schedules and works overtime as required.
• Works toward optimizing the effectiveness of the Section's CMMS. Establishes and updates data such as machinery specifications, maintenance intervals and spare parts requirements. Ensures the timeliness and accuracy of reported data.
• Advises on the procurement and administration of equipment maintenance contracts. Assists in the identification of contract needs and the development of contract specifications. Coordinates maintenance activities with outside contractors and vendors.
• Ensures the building drawings and records are kept up to date.
• Provides information to assist in the development and monitoring of Current Expense Budget (CEB) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets.
• Promotes the MWRA Safety Policy and Program ensuring all staff is properly trained on safety procedures as directed by the Authority's Department of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Coordinates the Section's maintenance activities with operations staff, work coordination staff, engineers, outside utilities, contractors, vendors, and other agencies.
• Participates in maintenance optimization and asset management improvement programs.
• Performs administrative duties, such as those related to attendance, hiring, training, budget preparation and purchasing for the equipment maintenance group.
• Reviews performance of assigned staff according to MWRA procedures as established by the Human Resources Department.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Assists in maintaining harmonious labor management relations through proper application of collective bargaining agreement provisions and established personnel policies.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• An Associate's degree in maintenance management or any related field;
• At least five (5) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of large wastewater, water treatment, or manufacturing facilities with at least t