Plant Maintenance Technician Supervisor, Weekend
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician Supervisor, Weekend Shift, within the Facilities Division’s Maintenance & Operations Department. This role supervises and provides technical guidance to a team of PMTs who are responsible for providing 24/7 essential infrastructure support and responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure across more than 100 buildings across 200 acre site in support of the Lab’s Mission.
The supervisor oversees daily shift operations, maintenance and repair activities, emergency response, and preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of building systems, equipment, and utilities. Working closely with other PMT shift supervisors, the role ensures safe, efficient work execution, schedule adherence, and compliance with Facilities Division policies and procedures.
Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance for storage tanks, gas-insulated switches, and Fixed Treatment Units; coordinating with Environment, Health & Safety (EHS); and overseeing specialized systems such as bulk cryogenics, reverse osmosis/deionized water, and acid waste systems.
The role also plans and executes maintenance activities and outages using Maximo, the Lab’s computerized maintenance management system. Collaboration with craft supervisors, Facilities Operations personnel, planners, schedulers, and other stakeholders is essential to ensure safety, prioritize repairs, minimize disruptions, and maintain reliable support for research, office, and site operations. The supervisor may also serve as a primary contact for customers, providing technical guidance, system updates, and operational information.
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Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans
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In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.
Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers)
Pet insurance
You will:
Provide daily leadership, direction, supervision, and technical guidance to Plant Maintenance Technicians (PMTs), including performance reviews, coaching, corrective actions, and competency-based work authorization.
Assign and oversee work orders, ensure appropriate training and qualifications, maintain current Work Planning and Control documentation, and provide on-the-job training.
Oversee specialized systems, including bulk cryogenics, Waste Accumulation Areas (WAAs), Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs), low-conductivity water (LCW), reverse osmosis/deionized water (RO/DI), and acid waste treatment systems.
Responsible for the coordination of the motor pool fueling station to support Lab’s Fleet Vehicle Program.
Oversee compliance-related systems, including underground and aboveground storage tanks, gas-insulated switches, Fixed Treatment Units (FTUs), emergency generators, and portable equipment.
Plan and execute maintenance activities in accordance with approved schedules, Integrated Safety Management (ISM), and established safety procedures. Conduct pre-job briefings and support planned outages.
Maintain the reliability of facilities, utilities, and equipment through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, testing, repair, and replacement.
Track regulatory requirements, develop and update procedures, support inspections and reporting, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate with cryogenic providers and internal stakeholders to plan maintenance, repairs, inspections, and compliance activities.
Promote continuous improvement, evaluate operational efficiency, and recommend process improvements to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
Collaborate with facilities, construction, and project managers; planners and schedulers; craft personnel; and other maintenance supervisors to minimize downtime and support Laboratory operations and research.
Requirements:
Minimum of five (5) years of direct experience working in a facilities maintenance operations environment in a complex industrial plant, laboratory facility, or corporate campus with multiple buildings.
Experience with work performed by Plant Maintenance Technicians, PMTs, or similar craft groups.
Experience working in a compliance based environment, where state and local regulations are governed.
Experience with Underground and Above Ground Storage Tanks, UST, AST, operations and maintenance.
Experience working with Fixed Treatment Units, FTUs.
Experience working within a Computerized Maintenance Management System, CMMS, such as Maximo.
Experience working coordinating work for various crafts.
Experience working with craft supervisors to ensure work is executed per work scope.
Experience with providing directions to technical work, team members.
Ability to provide emergency response support for a 24/7/365 environment.
Ability to work weekends and/or an alternative work schedule.
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to provide direction to technical workers.
Ability to lead a team and be a team player in a cost-effective management support services function, while meeting the needs of the internal customers.
Skilled in conflict resolution, balancing workloads, and performing effectively under challenging conditions such as fluctuating priorities, changing assignments, and resources.
Skilled in influencing others on sensitive assignments while still accomplishing objectives in a timely manner.
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, technical safety requirements, and understanding of biological, chemical and radiation hazards.
Demonstrated ability and knowledge of various mechanical equipment, including;
Pumps, chillers, air compressors, hydraulic systems, and emergency generators.
Boilers, vacuum pumps, pedestal pumps, cooling towers, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, acid waste treatment systems, air handlers, and backflow units.
Working knowledge of data-driven, problem-solving methods and improvement strategies to respond to events or when the work scope changes, while ensuring worker safety.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effectively engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with skilled craft workers and clients.
Ability to employ computer applications such as Google Suite, (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, etc.), at a level of competence to produce presentations and reports.
Desired skills/knowledge:
Lead or supervisory experience.
Experience leading or supervising in a union environment.
Additional information:
Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by November 4, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
Appointment type: This is a full-time, career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
Salary range: The position is expected to pay $168,000 - $216,000 annually, which fits into the full salary range of $131,304 - $221,568. Salary will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, and certifications. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
Hours/Shift: Weekends will be included. Tentatively, the days will include Friday - Monday, with one alternating day in the middle of the week, based on business needs. The alternating day may be a hybrid work arrangement, while the Friday-Monday will be required to be onsite.
Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
Work modality: Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more information click here).
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. For additional information, click here.