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Job title: Maintenance Mechanical Reliability Supervisor (F/M/X)
Location: Green River, WY USA
About the role
Our Reliability Team, composed of 13 people, is integrated into the Surface Maintenance department. The Team’s focus is on continuous improvement of our Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by creating proactive and reactive solutions to safely produce Soda Ash & Derivatives. This Team works in close collaboration with Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, Planning, Execution, Lubrication, Surface Production and Group Engineering.
As a Reliability Supervisor, you will ensure maintenance techniques are effective, equipment is designed and modified to improve maintainability, ongoing maintenance technical problems are investigated, and appropriate corrective and improvement actions are taken. You will get the opportunity to contribute technical expertise analyzing and resolving problems on rotating and fixed equipment and have a positive impact on safety, equipment availability, and maintenance costs.
This job is a critical contributor to the surface maintenance department Leadership Team and reports to the Surface Maintenance Leader. This role provides direct supervision to Mechanical and Reliability Engineers, PPM Technicians, and Lubrication Coordinator.
You will be accountable for:
Creating a safety culture within the Team through clear expectations, positive reinforcement of safe work via in-field observations and providing a safe and clean work environment. Directing training and development of Reliability resources through technical education, on the job training and coaching focused on safe and efficient work execution. Specifically responsible for assessing and directing development of leaders within the Reliability organization. Directing all maintenance and engineering activity within the scope of the surface plant Reliability function. This will include both routine maintenance activity and improvement projects. Specifically, performing proactive audits and inspection on equipment and directing correction of any deficiencies. Plus design, approval, installation and commissioning of reliability improvement projects. Must assure that the Reliability Team is appropriately staffed to meet business needs. Driving process, practice and skills innovations within the Reliability Team in support of the company maintenance excellence program (Solmax) focused on Safety, Volume and Productivity goals. By assuring effective planning and coordination of reliability maintenance activities with a continual focus on improvement of employee productivity. Proactively driving reliability improvements through elimination of bad actors. And assuring preventive and predictive maintenance programs are efficient, effective and executed per schedule. We offer permanent employment based onsite, working a 4/10 schedule.
About you
Relevant education degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering (BS or MS) Relevant work experience: 10+ years in Soda Ash Production, Petro-chemical, Power Generation, Cement, Chemical, or similar industries as a Maintenance or Reliability Engineer in Industrial Maintenance or Plant Engineering. Prior leadership experience is desired. Competencies: Strong practical technical knowledge of Equipment Reliability principles Strong drive for results and creating a culture of high organizational accountability Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively Behaviors: Continuous improvement mindset and strong drive for continual learning Agility and adaptability to changing conditions and experienced at setting priorities Fosters transparent, collaborative and engaging workplace culture
About the pay and benefits
Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the US base pay reasonably expected for this role is $140,000 - $170,000, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives. Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage. Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support. Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
About us
Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition. At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
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