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QUALIFICATIONS:

- Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Knowledge of maintenance, inspection, and emergency repair programs
- Knowledge of electrical system and equipment: including pumps, generators, and electric motors
- Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in maintaining and repairing facilities, buildings, and grounds
- Ability to operate trucks, forklifts, cranes, portable power tools, arc welders, cutting torches, drill presses, hydraulic presses, saws, portable pumps, drills, and grinders
- Skilled in electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and telemetry equipment tear down and rebuild
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Computer skills
- Ability to interpret and apply instructions, specifications, blueprints, and procedures
- Ability to read and effectively communicate verbally and in written form
- Ability to work at elevated heights including scaffolding, work alone in remote areas, dark areas, or areas with limited lighting
- Safety cautious
- Valid drivers’ license

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an Ag Business in search for a Maintenance Supervisor. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for managing the maintenance department of a 14 mmgpy ethanol production and 24hr feed mill facility.

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for Supervising Maintenance Staff and all on call duties
- Collaborates with the plant and department manager(s) to set daily, weekly, and quarterly production goals and performance criteria for assigned personnel
- Schedules, supervises, and directs the work of staff; ensures the work is performed in accordance with sound safety practices and proper work methods or procedures; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions
- Motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance
- Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution
- Assist in the hiring of maintenance staff
- Ensures maintenance staff are adequately trained and have completed the requisite certification to perform their assigned duties
- Fosters and environment of collaboration and trust within the department to maximize employee productivity, increase retention, and minimize turnover
- Oversees Predictive/Preventative Maintenance
- Coordinates with department Managers to provide maintenance and repair work
- Ensures work orders are timely and efficiently processed
- Performs routine inspections of plant operations to identify potential hazards and to identify opportunities for improvement. Utilizes testing tools such as infra-red imaging, vibration analysis and oil analysis to predict/track equipment health
- Develops system maintenance schedules; ensures materials are available for scheduled and emergencies; orders parts and equipment
- Initiates changes that lead to energy savings and preventative maintenance of equipment
- Inspects plant machines and equipment to ensure the equipment is in operable condition
- Oversees the implementation of standard operating procedures for the maintenance of a clean and safe facility
- Oversees the Installation, Restoration and Repair of Systems, Machines, Equipment, and Fixtures
- Collaborates with the department management to schedule and coordinate major restoration, repairs, installation, or maintenance projects
- Assures maintenance, installation, and repairs are safely and adequately performed
- Creates and maintains records of work orders received and performed
- Estimates materials, parts, tools, and equipment needed for work assignments; orders and picks up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate; prepares cost estimates for job
- Assists in routine service on heating/air conditioning system
- Maintain Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures
- Complies with state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations, and adheres to quality assurance programs and safety standards
- Attends informational meetings and work-related training to keep abreast of any new policies and/or procedures or company developments
- Adheres to established safety programs to promote a safe environment and to minimize safety hazards/injuries
- Complies with all environmental laws and regulations for chemicals and lubricants as well as disposal and storage

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to work in cold to hot temperatures; inside or outside; around dust, and/or moderate to loud noises; in the dark or limited lighted area
- Able to lift, pull, carry, pick-up, grasping, lift and maneuver average to heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Able to climb stairs and ladders; walk on paved and unpaved surfaces; operate hand and power tools; perform physical labor; sit at a desk and operate a computer and keyboard; visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear, speak, and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone; lift horizontally and vertically, bend, stoop, stand, and reach, kneel, crouch, and crawl; able to utilize color to identify objects, labels, etc
- Work environment involves exposure to dangerous equipment, moving equipment, intermittent vibrations, heavy tools, chemicals, fumes, gases, blood borne pathogens, and/or physical risks, which require following strict safety procedures

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.

If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.

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