Maintenance Supervisor

Description

The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for leading all aspects of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance across the facility. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the execution of preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant systems. This role will manage a multidisciplinary maintenance team-including I&E Technicians and Mechanics-and serve as a key liaison between field personnel, engineering, operations, and contractors. This position will report to the Plant Manager.

This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime pay and follows a Monday-Friday (5/2) schedule but requires availability for emergency call-outs after hours, on weekends, or holidays in support of around-the-clock power generation

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision: Lead, schedule, and supervise the daily activities of plant maintenance staff, including I&E Technicians and Mechanics. Prioritize and delegate work orders to ensure effective execution of maintenance plans and rapid response to emergent issues. Provide coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback to develop technician skills and support a high-performance maintenance culture.
• Maintenance Planning & Execution: Manage the preventive maintenance (PM) program and ensure timely execution of scheduled tasks to minimize unplanned downtime. Oversee troubleshooting and repairs of plant systems including pumps, valves, motors, instrumentation, electrical gear, and control systems. Ensure spare parts, tools, and contractor resources are coordinated to support maintenance work effectively.
• Reliability, Compliance & Safety: Promote and enforce strict adherence to all safety protocols, including LOTO, PPE, confined space entry, and safe electrical practices. Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment failures or reliability issues. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and site-specific work procedures.
• Coordination & Communication: Interface daily with plant operations, engineering, and EHS teams to align maintenance activities with plant priorities and safety requirements. Coordinate with third-party vendors and contractors for specialized services and major equipment repairs or upgrades. Conduct regular maintenance team meetings, toolbox talks, and shift handovers to maintain clear communication and continuity of operations.
• Documentation & Systems: Manage work orders, asset history, and resource tracking in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). Track and report on maintenance KPIs including equipment availability, backlog, and response times. Participate in budgeting and forecasting for maintenance-related expenses and capital projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate degree, technical certification, or military training in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in industrial, power generation, or process plant environments, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or lead technician role. Experience managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams and contractors in a 24/7 operational setting.
• Technical Competencies: Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, piping, valves), instrumentation, and low/medium voltage electrical systems. Familiar with CMMS platforms, SCADA/DCS systems, and interpreting P&IDs, electrical schematics, and maintenance procedures. Proficient in planning maintenance activities, managing backlog, and coordinating safe system outages.
• Schedule & Availability: Must be available to work a Monday-Friday (5/2) schedule at Cape Station. Must be available for emergency response, after-hours coordination, and periodic on-call duty to support continuous operations. Able to work in an industrial field environment, including climbing ladders, lifting equipment, and working in various weather conditions.
• Preferred Certifications: OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR, or maintenance management training (e.g., SMRP, TPM, or reliability-centered maintenance programs) preferred.

Location:

This position is based at Cape Station, Fervo Energy's premier geothermal power generation facility located in northeastern Nevada. Cape Station is a remote, industrial site that operates 24/7 to deliver firm, zero-carbon energy to the grid. The Maintenance Supervisor will work a standard Monday-Friday (5/2) schedule, reporting to the site daily. However, due to the continuous nature of plant operations, the role also requires availability for emergency call-outs after hours, on weekends, and holidays, as needed to support plant reliability and response.