What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Maintenance Lead position at Wacker Chemie AG?
About Us
Wacker Chemie AG is a leading global chemical manufacturer with a rich history of innovation and sustainability. With over 100 years of experience, we have established ourselves as pioneers in creating tomorrow's solutions. Our products are integral to daily life, from protecting buildings to improving personal care products.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at our site in Calvert City, KY. As a key member of our maintenance department, you will be responsible for the effective execution of all electrical and instrumentation work activities. This includes supervising the electrical/instrument workforce, administrative/personnel functions, making tactical decisions to stay on schedule, participating in Wacker safety programs, and implementing best practices to reduce maintenance spending and increase maintenance efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the electrical/instrument workforce to meet maintenance work schedules, minimize time lost between jobs, and ensure accurate distribution of time and materials to specific jobs.
- Administrative/personnel functions include assigning personnel to specific jobs, providing cross-training, and handling grievances fairly and promptly.
- Make tactical decisions to stay on schedule, refine labor, parts, priorities, and methods, communicate with planners/schedulers, operations, and engineering on delays or issues.
- Participate in Wacker safety programs, enforce plant safety rules, and implement good housekeeping measures.
- Schedule overtime to complete jobs on schedule while maintaining the overtime target for the department.
- Interface with operations personnel to resolve daily production issues caused by E/I equipment and system failures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School Diploma required; Vocational/Technical training degree preferred.
- 3-5 years maintenance supervisory experience in a chemical plant is preferred.
- Experience working with or within Union labor force preferred.
- Must have Industrial Maintenance experience, Electrical.
- Must have solid interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
What We Offer
- Total Rewards Package including compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
- Compensation and Incentive plans.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1.
- Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Wellbeing fund.
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Education Assistance Program.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Support for Community Involvement.
