Maintenance & Engineering Services Supervisor

About Thompson Pipe Group: Our products help move and protect vital resources. Learn more at thompsonpipegroup.com.

Job Function: Maintenance

Our mission

Maximize reliability, protect people, and elevate performance. As the Maintenance & Engineering Services Supervisor, you will orchestrate the work that keeps our plants running, our fleets DOT-compliant, and our teams safe.

What you’ll lead

Team and workload

• Supervise, schedule, and develop Maintenance Mechanics/Technicians across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, and industrial electric disciplines.
• Assign and track corrective and preventive work via a digital platform such as MaintainX; translate priorities into clear work orders.
• Coach for performance, deliver reviews, and provide corrective action when necessary.

Technical execution

• Construct, rebuild, and repair equipment to drawings/specifications, aligning results with repair cost estimates.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment; manage installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Ensure work meets Federal, State, and local codes; enforce company safety policies and 5S standards.

Planning and stewardship

• Estimate labor and materials; source competitive pricing for supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain complete records of labor, materials, and work orders.
• Operate light trucks for parts/equipment pickup and delivery as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform additional duties as assigned.

What you bring

Knowledge

• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding fundamentals.
• Workforce scheduling, job layout, and assignment practices.
• Safety standards, regulatory compliance, and technical depth in your trade.
• Proper storage of equipment/materials and sound record-keeping.
• Trade tools, equipment, and methods for skilled/general maintenance and equipment repair.

Abilities

• Perform journey-level maintenance and complex equipment repairs.
• Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent jobs; meet schedules and timelines.
• Train, direct, and support personnel on mobile and fixed equipment.
• Interpret and apply codes, rules, regulations, and work orders.
• Operate tools and vehicles safely; practice legal and defensive driving.
• Communicate effectively; make accurate calculations; work independently; maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Perform heavy physical labor and lift heavy objects as part of daily work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5)+ years of experience in one or more skilled trades.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.

Physical essentials

• Stand, sit, and walk throughout the shift.
• Communicate via speech, vision, and hearing.
• Use hands for grasping and fine manipulation.
• Bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 lbs; work near moving machinery and in environments with temperature fluctuations, dust, and fumes.

Benefits and growth

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life and Supplemental Life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Paid Holidays and company events
• Training and development with real career opportunity
• Employee discounts

Core proficiencies

• Leadership/people management; preventive maintenance planning
• Construction equipment and facilities maintenance
• Mechanical troubleshooting; motor maintenance/replacement
• Electrical systems diagnostics and repair; electronic systems
• Engine performance and drivability; diesel engine systems
• Preventive maintenance and inspection; mechanical testing
• Oil changes; tire service; vehicle and fleet welding
• Diesel and heavy equipment systems; diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Equipment repair and maintenance; machine safety inspections
• Production machine setups; meets physical requirements

Tools and technologies you’ll use

• Diesel engines and diesel vehicles; automotive vehicles
• Material handling and conveyor systems
• Industrial controls
• Power tools
• Cranes and overhead cranes
• Industrial blenders/mixers
• Forklifts