Mechanical Superintendent

• Oversee the work performed by the mechanical maintenance crews and outside contractors to ensure completion in a timely and quality manner.
• Ensure the proper functioning of all mechanical control systems daily
• Participate in the implementation of investment projects. Provides input into the design and implementation of automation engineering projects to ensure the tasks can be accomplished in a quality, cost-effective, and timely manner to meet specific plant needs
• Direct mechanics in the installation of mechanical and control equipment and troubleshooting of mechanical and control problems to enable continuous plant operability
• Schedule, assign, plan and monitor the work of mechanical shop personnel to ensure completion of the tasks in a timely and quality manner
• Prepare material and labor estimates to develop project cost estimates and budgets
• Maintain time, work order, material, equipment and other mechanical shop records and submit reports to management to contribute to the continual evaluation of operational efficiency and costs
• Ensure budgeting guidelines are met
• Troubleshoot and diagnose system problems to provide resolutions and minimize downtime
• Utilize motivational and performance management skills to maintain optimal working relationships to achieve productivity and efficiency goals.
• Ensure the application of the rules of conduct and health & safety protocols during maintenance procedures to minimize injuries and lost time incidents. Lead effective safety meetings
• Provide ongoing mechanical support for all shifts
• Responsible for maintaining the Mechanical department's tools and equipment

Supervise the work as arranged through the Maintenance Planner to maintain equipment to meet production requirements and minimize downtime.