Fired Equipment Area Supervisor

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We are seeking an experienced Fired Equipment Area Supervisor to lead fired equipment maintenance and service operations while supporting facilities across a national network. This leadership position is responsible for supervising technicians, managing maintenance programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating resources, and driving a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring extensive technical expertise in fired equipment, strong leadership skills, and a customer-focused approach to supporting plant operations.

Position Summary

The Fired Equipment Area Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the repair, maintenance, inspection, and service of fired equipment, including steam boilers, thermal fluid heaters, and associated distribution systems. This role works closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and technical teams to support business needs, improve reliability, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support fired equipment maintenance and service activities across multiple locations.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance, inspection, and service programs for fired equipment infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair boilers, heaters, instrumentation, electrical systems, and control components.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance personnel on fired equipment operation and repair.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and industry standards.
• Manage maintenance schedules, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
• Analyze equipment performance, inspection results, and failure trends to improve reliability and prevent recurring issues.
• Oversee inventory management for critical spare parts and maintenance equipment.
• Support compliance programs, audits, and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams on maintenance strategies and new equipment installations.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and performance management activities.
• Manage work orders and maintenance records through systems such as SAP and MaintainX.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence, and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing fired equipment, boilers, heaters, or similar industrial systems; OR
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field with at least 4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and troubleshooting electrical control systems.
• Working knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems up to 600 volts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment screenings.

Preferred:

• Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance and MaintainX.
• Experience with VFDs, PLCs, single-loop controllers, and other industrial control systems.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience within industrial maintenance environments.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to work in industrial and job-site environments for extended periods and perform activities including:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Climbing ladders and stairs
• Bending, crouching, squatting, and reaching
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures

Travel Requirements

• Must be available for occasional overnight travel and out-of-town assignments.
• Must be willing to provide after-hours and on-call support as needed.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a safety-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment, builds strong relationships across teams, and is committed to operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.

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