Electrical/instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

Role Overview

**SUMMARY**:
Individual accountability for site HSE, Quality, Productivity, and Manufacturing Excellence objectives
Ensure all aspects/standards of the Responsible Care Safety Program are met
Lead the execution of electrical/instrumentation corrective and preventative maintenance work to achieve site production requirements safely and within budget
Work with Maintenance Planners to develop a workable weekly schedule according to work requirements provided by operations and maintenance resource availability
Actively engage in the area improvement teams to drive achievement of department objectives and continuous improvement initiatives and lead selected plan objectives.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Active daily coaching and leadership of Maintenance Electricians and Instrumentation Technicians
Lead electrical team, communicate expectations, monitor performance, and take corrective actions to address issues and ensure:
HSE compliance
Quality system requirements
Asset utilization necessary to meet S&OP plan
Maintenance productivity and on-time completion of work orders
Own the execution of all corrective and preventative electrical maintenance work
Ensure all aspects of Solvay Electrical Safety SPI are continuously followed
Ensure all work performed is of quality and meets expectations of the sites requirements
Manage the daily and weekly execution of the electrical maintenance schedule, schedule break-in work and communicate changes to all stakeholders
Assist Maintenance Planners with electrical job scoping including determining resource requirements, job methodology, job duration, parts and components required, etc.
Active management of electrical resource roster, scheduling contractors as required
Participate in the development of the work process improvement objectives and area improvement team goals
Fill in for mechanical maintenance supervisor as required.

**Education and experience**
- Electrical/ Instrumentation Trade Certification or applicable Post-Secondary Education
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance supervision role

**Skills**
- Chemical plant experience is preferred
- Experience as a leader in a unionized environment preferred
- Must have demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams
- Experience with using and working with a CMMS, working knowledge of SAP preferred
- Excellent communication and skills and detail oriented
- Demonstrated planning and organization skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Previous experience in conflict resolution and performance management

**CORE COMPETENCIES**:
Planning, Scheduling and Organization
Bias for Action & Achieving Results
Passion for Excellence
Must act in a professional manner and lead by example
Must abide by safety, quality and all other site policies and procedures.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
Based at the Welland Site.
Required to regularly work in an office setting.
Weekend/Evening work may be required during special circumstances (shutdowns, critical breakdowns).

**REPORTING RELATIONSHIP**:
Reports to the Maintenance Manager

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**Location: Welland (Ontario, Canada)**

Additional Information

Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.