Job description

The Maintenance Superintendent leads the Maintenance Team in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment at Savage's Petroleum Coke Handling operation in Baytown, Texas. Savage manages and performs critical steps in the Coke supply chain, including: management of product using a bridge crane, conveying systems, and barges. Savage also performs preventive and running maintenance of this equipment (minor and major), along with maintenance of Savage owned assets and customer owned decoking equipment.

The benefits of working with Savage

• Opportunities for Growth
• Annual bonus
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, and 401(k) with match
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

Here is what you will be doing

• Ensure all employees follow proper safety rules, maintenance and operating procedures and facilitate corrective action
• Write and revise maintenance procedures as needed
• Oversee development and execution of weekly maintenance schedule
• Supervise daily maintenance activities and work force performing maintenance
• Assist in all training of employees in proper maintenance techniques and equipment operation
• Lead preventative maintenance practices
• Maintain the CMMS to ensure the system is properly utilized
• Maintain and constantly update critical parts list
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure that necessary amounts of inventory is in stock to reduce any delays or failures
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance audits
• Communicate with the customer in a professional and competent manner

Work within the organization to schedule maintenance activities and planning schedules to accommodate the Customer’s production plans and emergency repairs as needed. Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Maintenance: extensive knowledge of conveyor systems, decoking equipment, hydraulics, and vessel loading systems
• Experience executing planned and scheduled maintenance activities with a focus to reduce emergency and reactive work
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, trouble shooting and problem solving
• Thorough understanding of reliability initiatives and reliability focused methodology

This is what we need from you

Refinery, Chemical, or Industrial Plant Operations: experience with high safety standards and dangers of working in these types of environments and understands how poor maintenance can be costly to such industries
Excellent communication skills: written and spoken; excellent organizational skills & multi-tasking.
Industry Background/Requirements: Ideal candidate will have many of the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with bulk materials, conveyor systems, tractor/trailers, and heavy equipment
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role, preferably maintenance
• Background in Preventative Maintenance and Mechanical Reliability
• Knowledge and experience using a CMMS
• Background in planning and scheduling maintenance
• Extensive knowledge operating a variety of equipment is a plus
• Experience with applying safety regulations and written procedures within a refinery or chemical plant is required
• High School Diploma or greater, Applied Science or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Light welding and fabrication skills are a plus

Here are some of the Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outside in any condition
• Ability to be available as needed at a 24/7 operation
• Should be comfortable working from elevated surfaces

Additional Information:
The complete job description is available upon request
Savage has been designated as a 2022 Military Friendly Employer.
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.
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For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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