Manager Maintenance Plant 2

Summary: 

The Maintenance Manager oversees the repairs, installations and upkeep of process equipment, facilities and offices while maximizing the technician’s & mechanic’s scheduled time. Maintenance Managers are also involved in designing maintenance procedures to help track downtime and PM completion and implementing changes where needed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
• Departmental daily safety spot checks.

• Ensure that company premises and facilities are kept in clean and hygienic condition.
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for execution of maintenance work.
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Audit maintenance logs, maintenance connect and reports on daily activities.
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities.
• Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff (custodians, janitors etc.)
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
• Responsible for supervision of maintenance mechanic who maintain equipment within the production facility. 
• Assists in establishing methods, controls, and standards for the actual execution of maintenance work.
• Maintain equipment to ensure line efficiencies, improve key performance indicators, and to eliminate down time.
• Plans the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials, and tools on a day-to-day or project-to-project basis using preventative maintenance systems.

• Motivate Technicians to operate as an effective work unit.
• Assures safety and housekeeping practices are observed. 
• Back-up support to all maintenance mechanics who are on the job and may need extra assistance. 
• Work with preventative maintenance software to ensure all tasks and jobs are being completed.
• Will serve as the lead contact between production and all maintenance technicians.
• Other duties and assignments as assigned.

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to support all aspects of Plant 2's continuous operations, including general maintenance and facility needs.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and contractors for shutdown projects, equipment installations, and related activities.
• Develop and manage an effective preventive maintenance (PM) plan for Hotside, Rough Machining, and facility equipment.
• Conduct regular audits of downtime call sheets, PM compliance, and adherence to basic work standards.
• Strengthen the maintenance department by building bench strength, recruiting internal talent, and implementing a robust progression plan. 

Skills and Experience:

• 5-10 years’ experience as maintenance manager or another managerial role.
• Experience in planning maintenance operations.
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, electrical systems etc.
• Knowledge of Met Furnaces (towers, chips, and holders)
• Machining chip treatment process (Sharkfin/Thermal Oxidizer)
• Knowledge of facilities such as Air compressors, process water, colling towers, etc. 
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment.
• Ability to keep track of and report on activity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Degree from a vocational school or BSc/Ba in facility management etc. will be an advantage.

• Must have computer experience and be efficient in all Microsoft programs.
• Ability to complete service documentation and other paperwork relative to duties performed this includes ability to read and comprehend work orders/service reports, purchase requisitions and any other forms/documentation requested by the department manager and/or team leader. 

Organizational Culture 

• Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work.
• Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude.
• Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand.
• Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day.
• Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers.
• Support a positive and steady workflow through the company.
• Works with a sense of urgency when needed.
• Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed.
• Positively support change throughout the company. 

Physical Work Conditions 

• Must be able to work in a hot environment.
• Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required.

Pay Based on experience