Maintenance Superintendent - Anadarko Plant

Applications will be accepted through January 5, 2026 - Apply on-line at www.wfec.com

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Superintendent plans, implements, directs, controls, coordinates and evaluates the activities of the total maintenance function of the Anadarko plant.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Anadarko Plant Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following: other duties may be assigned. Responsible for the planning related to the Anadarko Plant including daily workplans, bi-weekly workplans, short outage workplans, and planned outage workplans. Develops the department budget for Mechanical, Electrical and Instrument maintenance groups and executes the activities specified in the department work plan. Monitors expenditures as compared to budgeted amounts. Develops the department capital work plan for each area of responsibility and executes the projects in the work plan. Develops project documents and monitors expenditures as compared to budget. Supervises the daily activities of subordinate employees by providing guidance, priorities and direction to those leading the work in the maintenance departments. Ensures that all maintenance employees are properly trained in the skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform their duties in a safe and effective manner. Must effectively administer and maintain accurate records of required personnel training. Establishes and maintains a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for site equipment, including lubrication routes, thermal imaging, and vibration analysis in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines. Standardizing those processes that can be standardized. Provides the necessary personnel support to assist the Engineering Department with equipment performance testing. Continuously reviews maintenance procedures, both physically and through evaluation of maintenance records, in order to evaluate performance and efficiency, standardizing those procedures that can be standardized, and to determine the need for changes in methods or procedures. Reads and interprets blueprints/schematics and technical manuals and provides guidance to subordinates on technical issues. Ensures personnel are available to assist with compliance of all local, state, and federal environmental standards, related to emission monitoring and effluent outflow, as well as NERC compliance. Ensures that up-to-date component history and lubrication files are maintained in an accurate and accessible manner. Must effectively administer and maintain accurate records of required maintenance. Ensures operation of an effective departmental safety program for all maintenance employees. Must effectively administer and maintain accurate records of required personnel safety training. Works in conjunction with Plant Manager and Operations Superintendent to plan, coordinate and direct all scheduled outages and unit de-ratings. Plans and coordinates plant outages so that maintenance work is well organized, efficient, and cost effective. Recommends personnel actions and conducts employee developmental coaching and performance appraisal sessions to help develop maintenance department employees. Participates and contributes to fleetwide maintenance meetings with other WFEC management. Ensures compliance with company policies and plant operating procedures.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Leadership and Managing People: Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Continually works to improve supervisory skills; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

Judgment/Problem Solving: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for future resources; Sets goals and objectives; Effectively organizes or schedules people and their tasks; Develops realistic work plans.

Oral and Written Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments to customers.

Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors required of this position.

Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a directly related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible industrial or utility experience is required. Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education requirement at the rate of two (2) years of experience for one (1) year of education. Must have demonstrated, directly or indirectly, successful supervision of employees in an industrial or utility environment.

Language Skills: Requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Requires the ability to effectively respond orally and in writing to common inquiries from employees, regulatory agencies, or outside entities.

Math Skills: Requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Also requires the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to plant situations.

Reasoning Ability: Requires the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Also requires the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project Management, Maintenance Management and applicable PeopleSoft applications.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: This position requires a current driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: This job may require work in excess of a standard work week including nights, weekends and holidays, and travel away from the worksite on short notice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and move about the facility. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must climb ladders, stairs and elevated platforms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. The employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment, including a breathing apparatus. The job requires quick, calm action in response to emergency situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Vision and hearing must be normal or corrected to normal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is also exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. In accordance with WFEC Administrative Procedure 805-Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace this position is classified as "safety sensitive".

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