Job Req ID:  4025
Date:  Dec 21, 2024
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe East Chicago
Location: 

East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Senior Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift

Description: 

Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment. Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world. We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals. In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.

Opportunity Highlights

 

  • Full-time, permanent position at single site 
  • 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:45AM - 3:15PM

The Opportunity

 

This is a working supervisor role that will be working side by side with Mechanics, Welders, and Technicians. You will be there to supervise performance and train as needed.

Key Job Responsibilities

 

  • Ensure Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance by adhering to regulations, standards, and internal policies, while promoting a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
  • Serve as a working supervisor, overseeing the performance and activities of the Maintenance personnel on shift.
  • Supervise the preventive maintenance and repairs of all plant equipment
  • Coordinate all major projects, ex. shut downs
  • Manage the organization of maintenance shop and parts trailer
  • Oversee mobile equipment maintenance i.e., forklift, track and back hoes and assist the Maintenance Manager to ensure parts and supplies are in inventory
  • Maintain working knowledge of plant equipment
  • Welding, if qualified
  • Pipe fitting

Qualifications

 

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required
  • 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience
  • Previous supervisory experience is a plus
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task with little to minimal supervision 
  • Ability to read equipment prints; secure information from OEM manuals; apply basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and read, understand and apply common operational documents, SOP’s, and training modules
  • Ability to drive a forklift
  • Must possess a basic set of tools
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Successful completion of OSHA lock out/tag out and confined space entry training may be required
  • Successful completion HAZWOPPER training (provided during first week of employment)
  • Ability to work occasional overtime 
  • Ability to obtain a physician’s certification to wear a respirator is required
  • The ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check, are required


Physical Requirements 

  • Walking  
  • Standing  
  • Crawling 
  • Kneeling 
  • Lifting  
  • Reaching 
  • Pushing  
  • Pulling 

 

 

Why Tradebe is Right for You

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Generous vacation and sick plans
  • Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
  • 401k Retirement  match
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
  • Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Great work environment and culture
  • And MORE!

 


Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law


Nearest Major Market: Gary
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago