Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor – Germany

Eavor Deutschland

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor leading maintenance engineering for geothermal power plant in Geretsried, Bavaria. Collaborating with international teams and developing maintenance schedules and safety protocols.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeGeretsried • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Planning and coordination of activities, and monitoring of measures; no hands-on execution required.
Use and continuous improvement of the software tool for planning and organizing maintenance and upkeep tasks.
Planning and coordination of routine inspections, identifying potential issues, and implementing maintenance plans to minimize downtime.
Creating checklists and monitoring their execution by the operations manager.
Collaborating with operations and engineering teams to develop and optimize maintenance schedules for mechanical systems.
Troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical failures, providing timely and effective solutions to restore equipment functionality.
Overseeing the installation, repair, and maintenance of turbines, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and related components.
Responsible for inventory and stocktaking of spare parts and consumables, including use of software tools and internal company processes.
Developing and implementing safety procedures and protocols for mechanical maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Providing technical support during equipment overhauls, shutdowns, and planned maintenance activities.
Training and mentoring maintenance staff to enhance their skills and ensure high levels of expertise in ORC power plant mechanical systems.
Documenting all maintenance activities, including reports on equipment condition, work performed, and recommendations for improvements.
Planning and coordination of all required inspections (e.g., TÜV) and approvals.
Maintaining and continuously updating the inspection register within the software.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum qualification: Certified industrial foreman (Industriemeister) or technician (Techniker) in maintenance, mechanical engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus.
5+ years' proven experience in mechanical maintenance within power plants or industry.
Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools to assess equipment health.
Understanding of rotating equipment, lubrication systems, and mechanical seals.
Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and protocols in industrial environments, power plants or electricity generation.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to make informed decisions under time constraints.
Effective communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external service providers.
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for efficient tracking of maintenance activities.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Willingness to participate in on-call rotations for emergency maintenance situations.
Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive remuneration package
Training and development opportunities
30 days vacation plus additional days off at Christmas, New Year's Eve and Rose Monday
Dynamically growing company with flat hierarchies
Committed, motivated and international team
Allowance for private internet contract
Regular company events

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical maintenancetroubleshootingdiagnosing mechanical failuresdeveloping maintenance schedulessafety procedurespredictive maintenancerotating equipmentlubrication systemsmechanical sealsdocumentation of maintenance activities

Soft Skills

planning and coordinationeffective communicationtraining and mentoringdecision making under time constraintscollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingattention to detailleadershiptime management

Certifications

Certified industrial foreman (Industriemeister)Technician (Techniker) in maintenancemechanical engineering certification