Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager safely leads and oversees the Maintenance Department. This role involves managing the repair, replacement, and upkeep of all plant equipment and systems, with a strong emphasis on proactive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimize unplanned downtime and support company goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Program Management:

·         Initiate, implement, and manage a best-practices maintenance program, with a focus on planning, scheduling, preventive (PM), and predictive (PdM) maintenance.

·         Oversee and maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts inventory, and maintenance history of all plant equipment. 

·         Develop and maintain a critical item list for existing and new equipment.

·         Oversee the scheduling of daily work assignments and work shift schedules for maintenance technicians and maintenance coordinator.

·         Lead and participate in plant shutdowns.

Team Leadership and Development:

·         Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate a team of maintenance technicians (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation/E&I, etc.).

·         Conduct employee performance reviews, address complaints, resolve problems, and participate in hiring and disciplinary actions.

·         Ensure all maintenance personnel are adequately trained and equipped.

Equipment Reliability and Troubleshooting:

·         Work with the management team to maximize efficiency of production and production rates through sustained uptime.

·         Monitor the operation of plant equipment and systems (e.g., pumps, boilers, centrifuges, evaporators, valves, compressors) to anticipate and proactively solve problems in a timely manner.

·         Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for persistent equipment issues.

·         Identify and carry out projects to improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.

·         Maintain and repair maintenance shop equipment.

Safety and Compliance:

·         Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for the maintenance department, including reviewing safety records to uphold the highest standards of safety.

·         Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all relevant environmental and safety regulations.

·         Oversee Management of Change (MOC) protocols related to maintenance.

·         Ensure compliance and develop new standards to comply with industry specific, best practice insurance requirements.

Budget and Inventory Control:

·         Monitor and manage the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment; initiate reordering when necessary.

·         Manage the department's operating budget.

Communication and Reporting:

·         Communicate regularly with the Operations, Grains, ClearSource departments and Shelby Transportation to coordinate maintenance and repair work.

·         Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations.

·         Track and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance costs, and PM compliance.

Experience and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) is preferred, but extensive, relevant experience is required. A High School Diploma or GED is required at minimum.

Experience:

·         5-10+ years of relevant work experience in an industrial process manufacturing setting (e.g., ethanol plant, chemical plant, refinery, or similar continuous process facility).

·         3-5+ years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial maintenance capacity.

·         In-depth knowledge of ethanol plant, chemical plant, or refinery maintenance is preferred.

·         Experience with repairs and maintenance of process equipment is essential.

Skills and Abilities:

·         Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance (PdM) processes.

·         Proficiency in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for asset management and tracking, such as work order and inventory tracking.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

·         Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities (e.g., Root Cause Analysis).

·         Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

·         Ability to work in challenging environments, which may include high elevations, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noise.

Benefits

·         Competitive salary

·         Generous company-sponsored health and dental insurance

·         Company paid life insurance

·         401(k) with employer match

·         Paid time off

Western New York Energy, LLC

4141 Bates Road, PO Box 191

Medina, NY  14103

jobs@wnyenergy.com