Power Plant Supervisor

Power Plant Supervisor
Lead Critical Operations. Build a Long-Term Career. Make an Impact.

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Operations / Utilities

Power Up Your Career

Are you an experienced maintenance or utility professional ready to take the next step into leadership? Our Client is seeking a Power Plant Supervisor to oversee the operation and maintenance of critical utility systems that keep a thriving manufacturing facility running efficiently.

This is more than a maintenance role. It's an opportunity to become a key leader in plant operations, working with advanced industrial equipment while building a rewarding career with growth potential in operations, engineering, and facility management.
If you enjoy solving problems, leading maintenance initiatives, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring safe operations, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Lead Power Plant Operations

• Manage daily operation of boilers, chillers, air compressors, steam systems, and supporting utilities
• Monitor plant performance to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation
• Prioritize work orders, inspections, and maintenance activities
• Maintain operating logs, utility records, and system documentation
• Respond to equipment issues and utility emergencies as needed

Drive Maintenance Excellence

• Coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance
• Schedule and track daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance programs
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and utility systems
• Oversee repairs involving motors, controls, HVAC, plumbing, steam, and building systems
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and equipment uptime

Champion Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA and company safety standards
• Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and facility regulations
• Conduct routine inspections and identify corrective actions
• Promote a culture of workplace safety and operational excellence

Support Manufacturing Success

• Coordinate maintenance activities with contractors and facility partners
• Minimize downtime through effective planning and scheduling
• Monitor utility performance and maintenance metrics
• Help ensure uninterrupted support for manufacturing operations

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance, utility systems, or power plant experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
• Willingness to work off-hours and respond to emergencies when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certification, trade school training, or related education
• Boiler certification or ability to obtain certification
• Experience with industrial boilers, chillers, air compressors, and steam systems
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Don't miss this opportunity to join a growing manufacturing team where your expertise can make a real impact. If you're a motivated maintenance professional looking for a leadership role with long-term career growth, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and power your future forward!

Email your resume to Julia Yeargan at jyeargan@theresource.com

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Whether you're an experienced Power Plant Operator, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Utilities Technician, or Maintenance Supervisor ready for advancement, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.