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FULL_TIME
5-10

Maintenance Supervisor

1/10/2026

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for team leadership and managing all maintenance activities at the plant. This includes developing work schedules, supervising maintenance crews, and ensuring adherence to safety policies.

Salary

120000 - 130000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Chemtrade is a publicly traded (TSX: CHE.UN) Chemical Manufacturing and Handling Company. With Headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations across North America and Brazil, and over 1.6B in Sales, Chemtrade operates a diversified business providing Industrial Chemicals and services to our customers in the Oil and Gas, Water Treatment, Pulp & Paper, and Food & Beverage industries. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? Impact, Growth, and Diversity By joining our team, you will have the chance to be part of a vibrant and growing company. As a company that has grown and continues to grow by acquisition, we offer an exciting work atmosphere and opportunities to make a real impact. Our vision to be a Great Chemical Company is supported through our EPIC values (Excellence in Operations, People First, Integrity and Customers) and our commitment to the Health and Safety of our employees, and the communities we work in through Responsible Care®. Our friendly work environment fosters positive interaction between employees within and throughout our 60+ locations. We treat our employees with fairness and equity, value diversity, and recognize the benefits of an inclusive work environment. Safety is at the core of our culture and something that we never compromise on. At Chemtrade, we take pride in rewarding our employees for their commitment, performance and hard work by offering a variety of programs and services. We offer a comprehensive and very competitive health and wellness program, including medical, dental, paid vacation and a fitness activity subsidy. Our unique culture enables employees to thrive in a supportive and engaging workplace. We offer exciting programs like Employee Recognition and Rewards (CHEers!), and Chemtrade University.
About the Role

Job Description

 

Position: Maintenance Supervisor

Primary Location:  Richmond, CA

Schedule: Monday to Friday 

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 + bonus + benefits. (salaried, exempt)

The range shown reflects the targeted pay scale. Actual pay within the range depends on work location and factors such as skills, experience, and education. Specific salary details can be discussed during the hiring process. Posted compensation reflects base salary only and excludes bonuses, benefits, pension contributions, and other incentives.

Chemtrade Benefits Highlight Booklet _Come Work With Us

 

At Chemtrade, we deliver innovative solutions focusing on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We value and respect all our employees, recognizing that our diverse and talented workforce is the heart of our success. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experiences for all.

 

Scope of the Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is a key part of the maintenance department at our Richmond CA, Sulfuric Acid and Regen production plant.  They are responsible for team leadership, overall utilization of plant resources to achieve strategic maintenance and reliability and safety  objectives. This includes compliance with Chemtrade Responsible Care objectives including the maintenance and reliability program, supervise maintenance and contractor crew for capital project execution and management of all maintenance activities including plant .

 

 

What You Need To Be Successful

  • Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of maintenance experience
  • Working knowledge of Chemical, Oil Refinery, Power, or Pulp and Paper process equipment to include but not limited to Pumps, Motors, Piping, Valves, Turbines and Heat Exchangers
  • 3+ years of Leadership experience directing hourly employees
  • Experience with safety programs in an industrial facility
  • Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System
  • Personal computer and software usage including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Familiarity with SAP – purchasing and plant maintenance module are pluses 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and supervise the daily maintenance work schedule
  • Create and implement a developmental plan for the mechanical crew.
  • Communicate with operations to add any emergency work to the day’s schedule
  • Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System or Work Order system to assign work
  • Maintain preventative maintenance inspection reports and their completion to schedule
  • Perform troubleshooting of plant process and/or equipment issues and also lead group troubleshooting meetings
  • Responsible for tracking: stock for all mechanical, instrumentation, welding, rotating equipment, pipe-valve-fittings, and numerous filters, bearings and hoses just to name a few
  • Accountable for the entire maintenance department’s adherence to safety policies and procedures
  • Leads or participates in incident investigation and closure of action items
  • Assist in the development and communication of job safety analyses for plant processes
  • Respond to EHS incidents through prompt and thorough reporting, incident investigation, root cause identification and action item implementation
  • Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to the maintenance team to develop a culture committed to safety, environmental awareness and continuous improvement, consistent with the ethic of Responsible Care
  • Maintain a working knowledge of company policies, plant procedures, environmental regulatory and permit requirements and other applicable regulations and standards
  • Responsible for budgeting, scheduling, pre-outage hazard preparation, measurement metrics, critiques, etc.
  • Manage the maintenance training and education process to ensure the maintenance techs possess the knowledge and competencies to perform their job 

 

Medical Requirement

Chemtrade is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the public. All employees are required to complete and pass their annually held medical assessments, including but not limited to the Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and the ability to wear a respirator as a condition of employment

 

 

What Chemtrade Offers You

 

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

 

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities, skills, and experiences of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive our business forward, and see our diversity as one of our greatest strengths.

 

To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all employees. These employee-driven groups provide platforms for employees to share their perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive and respectful culture and provide vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization. We recognize the value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. 

 

Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.

  

Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families.  That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits, and opportunities for career growth and advancement. 

 

 

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally.  Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of its employees

 

Learn more about Chemtrade by following us on LinkedIn or Facebook and check us out on YouTube: Chemtrade

 

 

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Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringMaintenance ExperienceLeadershipSafety ProgramsComputerized Maintenance Management SystemMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelSAPTroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceIncident InvestigationJob Safety AnalysesBudgetingTrainingEnvironmental AwarenessContinuous Improvement
Categories
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