What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities and Maintenance Manager position at Niles Steel Tank?
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
Niles Steel Tank Company (NST) is a national leader in the pressure vessel manufacturing industry with its core products designed and manufactured in the United States. NST has earned a competitive advantage through innovation, customer dedication, and a talented team of employees. NST is focused on developing new technologies and the continued growth and success of the organization, through both the NST and Bradford White Corporation.
The Facilities and Maintenance Manager will oversee facilities management and maintenance functions as well as lead a team of union maintenance personnel working across multiple shifts.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Union Maintenance personnel working across multiple shifts
- Work with plant production supervision to schedule maintenance and repair of plant production equipment and facilities, including 2nd and 3rd shift operation needs
- Serve as the primary point of contact for and oversee the activities of maintenance and facilities related outside contractors
- Work with production supervisors, engineers, and outside contractors to maximize plant efficiencies and machine up-time
- Maintain employee records such as attendance, training, and general performance
- Utilize various computer programs to organize, monitor and communicate maintenance department projects and objectives
- Administer company policies, procedures and negotiated contract provisions
- Oversee and maintain the departmental budget
- Lead the planning and execution of current and future maintenance and facilities related Capital Expenditures
- Facilitate the fabrication and/or installation of equipment
Qualifications
- Experience leading Union employees strongly preferred
- Associate degree in Technology, Skilled Trades Certification or related training and experience preferred
- 5-8 years of experience including:
- In-depth experience in mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairs of production equipment.
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair PLC’s, robots, and various computer-based machine-monitoring systems
- ERP and/or CMMS system experience preferred
- Sound understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical operating systems
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
- Strong knowledge of industrial diagnostic and problem-solving techniques including PLC ladder logic
- Proficient in standard computer software such as Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to quickly grasp and implement new ideas, concepts, and programs to improve maintenance department efficiency
- Adept and guiding and motivating teams to accomplish difficult objectives
- Availability to work daily and weekend overtime as assigned
