Trafigura

Maintenance Supervisor

Campana, Argentina Full time

Main Purpose:
Responsible for leading, supervising, and ensuring the disciplined execution of maintenance processes within the terminal, guaranteeing maximum asset reliability, operational efficiency, and safe, high-quality service delivery. The role drives maintenance performance through resource optimization, continuous improvement, and compliance with corporate and industry standards.

Desirable Characteristics

  • Safety-focused mindset
  • Leadership and team management
  • Results-oriented approach
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Planning and organization
  • Assertive communication
  • Decision-making

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with HSE regulations across all maintenance activities.
  • Ensure adherence to the Safety Program and Risk Analysis by the execution team.
  • Supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for terminal assets (static equipment, rotating equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, and control).
  • Ensure maintenance plans are executed in accordance with technical, regulatory, and safety standards.
  • Implement continuous improvement of maintenance plans, route maps, bills of materials, and maintenance procedures.
  • Lead field technicians and contractors, fostering a culture of safety, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as availability, reliability, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance costs.
  • Optimize maintenance execution to maximize efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Coordinate with operations to ensure proper scheduling of maintenance windows.
  • Manage the efficient use of resources (labor, materials, spare parts, and external services).
  • Identify improvement opportunities and lead reliability initiatives with the Planner (root cause analysis, etc.).
  • Develop and execute maintenance cost-reduction initiatives for assets (Benefits Capture System). Timely report maintenance and safety findings to supervisors.
  • Oversee the proper management of work orders in the maintenance management system (CMMS – IWO).
  • Conduct investigations with the Planning department related to equipment maintenance.
  • Ensure the availability and accuracy of technical documentation, specifications, and drawings.
  • Ensure compliance with international standards and best practices (API, ISO, OEM recommendations).

Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Academic Background:

    • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.

  • Experience:

    • 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in Oil & Gas, port terminals, or process plants.
    • Experience supervising technical teams and contractors.

  • Technical Knowledge:

    • Maintenance management (preventive, predictive, and corrective).
    • Asset reliability (RCM, RCA).
    • CMMS systems proficiency (SAP PM desirable).
    • HSE regulations and international standards (API, ISO, etc.).
    • Sector-specific equipment: pumps, tanks, piping, valves, loading/unloading systems, instrumentation and control, electrical systems (substations, MCCs, motors, lighting, power generation).

  • Other:

    • Must reside in the Northern area of Buenos Aires Province.
    • Proficiency in IT tools: Microsoft Office suite and management systems.