Maintenance Supervisor (Rotating Equipment)

Job Title - Maintenance Supervisor (Major Rotating Equipment)
Location - Deer Park, TX, 77536 
Job Type – Permanent/ Full-Time
Work Schedule – 9/80 with occasional weekends, onsite


NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the energy industry. Our client, a fully-integrated oil company with one of the largest refineries in the US, has exciting permanent opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor (Major Rotating Equipment) to be based in Deer Park, TX.

JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of the Major Maintenance Rotating Equipment Supervisor is to oversee all site Major Critical Rotating Equipment planning and execution including Turnaround and Major Maintenance related work.  Works with engineering to build out Critical Machinery business plans (1-5 year plan).  Ensures technical standards are adhered to during planning and execution phases of projects.  Will liaison with Engineering to resolve complex issues and deviations from quality plans.

Dimensions:

• Direct Staff:  ~4 FTEs  
• Annual Spend: $8M - $12M 
• Part of the Extended Leadership Team within MTAC (Maintenance, Turnarounds and Construction)
• Support planning and execution of MTAC events ranging from small ASM’s up to major turnarounds. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Assurance:
Key player in assurance of site rotating equipment delivery and work processes. Coordinates QA/QC process for rotating equipment. Focus on efficient planning and execution delivery by managing cost, eliminating waste, and minimize opportunities for defects.

• • Conduct field audits as necessary to determine if the QC process is being implemented correctly in the field. Conduct random verification checks in the field.
  • Initiating internal corrective action reports when necessary 
• Analyze data and make suggestions for continuous improvement 
• Work with Production Teams to deliver optimal scope and performance for critical equipment repairs and upgrades. 
• Ensuring mechanical standards & best practices are incorporated into all job plans
• Holding engineering & operations accountable for deliverables regarding scope, QA plans & discovery work
• Support planning and execution of MTAC events ranging from small ASM’s up to major turnarounds. 
• Accountable for developing budgets and adhering to cost and schedule control measures to ensure predictable outcomes
• Responsible for developing resource plans and contracting strategies for critical machinery field work
• Ensuring mechanical standards & best practices are incorporated into all job plans
• Responsible for incident investigation related to managed work.

Key Challenges:

• Manage a wide range of stakeholders, including production leaders, discipline representatives, execution resources, and contractors. Ensure alignment across the organization to meet planning and execution milestones.
• High-paced environment during TA execution necessitates the ability to make timely, effective decisions to support event delivery.  
• Possess a creative approach to drive efficiencies and improved ways of working in the controls and execution space.
• Ability to balance day-to-day/ASM activities with long term and systemic issues.
• Holding engineering & operations accountable for deliverables regarding scope, QA plans & discovery work

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree Engineering or related Technical Degree is preferred. 
• 15+ years varied experience in projects, maintenance, and/or turnarounds in an oil refining / petrochemical manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years previous field execution experience through maintenance support of 24-hour operation or projects construction required.
• Deep understanding of site-critical machinery standards (turbine, reciprocating compressors and centrifugal compressors) .
• Experience liaising with engineering to execute planned scopes of work.
• Working knowledge of other disciplines technical standards (electrical, instrumentation, PEI).
• 5+ years in supervisory/ leadership experience is required.
• Previous production or maintenance support is required.
• Knowledge of key technical software (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Primavera) is preferred.
• Ability to influence without formal authority.
• Knowledge of project and construction controls/execution is preferred.
• Strong leadership, adaptability, and communication skills are required.

BENEFITS
We value /our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.


This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an international oil producer. The successful applicant will receive a competitive annual compensation package, annual bonus, strong medical benefits, 401K match, PTO, holidays, and more. Relocation assistance is also available. For more information on this opportunity or others, please contact Mishu Ventura. 

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.