Maintenance Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations across all maintenance activities.
• Ensure adherence to the Safety Program and Risk Analysis by the execution team.
• Supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for terminal assets (static equipment, rotating equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, and control).
• Ensure maintenance plans are executed in accordance with technical, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Implement continuous improvement of maintenance plans, route maps, bills of materials, and maintenance procedures.
• Lead field technicians and contractors, fostering a culture of safety, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as availability, reliability, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance costs.
• Optimize maintenance execution to maximize efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure proper scheduling of maintenance windows.
• Manage the efficient use of resources (labor, materials, spare parts, and external services).
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead reliability initiatives with the Planner (root cause analysis, etc.).
• Develop and execute maintenance cost-reduction initiatives for assets (Benefits Capture System). Timely report maintenance and safety findings to supervisors.
• Oversee the proper management of work orders in the maintenance management system (CMMS - IWO).
• Conduct investigations with the Planning department related to equipment maintenance.
• Ensure the availability and accuracy of technical documentation, specifications, and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and best practices (API, ISO, OEM recommendations).
• Knowledge and Abilities:
• Academic Background:
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in Oil & Gas, port terminals, or process plants.
• Experience supervising technical teams and contractors.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Maintenance management (preventive, predictive, and corrective).
• Asset reliability (RCM, RCA).
• CMMS systems proficiency (SAP PM desirable).
• HSE regulations and international standards (API, ISO, etc.).
• Sector-specific equipment: pumps, tanks, piping, valves, loading/unloading systems, instrumentation and control, electrical systems (substations, MCCs, motors, lighting, power generation).
• Other:
• Must reside in the Northern area of Buenos Aires Province.
• Proficiency in IT tools: Microsoft Office suite and management systems.

Additional Information

Main Purpose: Responsible for leading, supervising, and ensuring the disciplined execution of maintenance processes within the terminal, guaranteeing maximum asset reliability, operational efficiency, and safe, high-quality service delivery. The role drives maintenance performance through resource optimization, continuous improvement, and compliance with corporate and industry standards. Desirable Characteristics Safety-focused mindset Leadership and team management Results-oriented approach Analytical thinking and problem-solving Planning and organization Assertive communication Decision-making

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