Maintenance Manager

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for (but not limited to) :

Directs the development of maintenance strategies consistent with business

requirements, objectives, and established financial goals.

Leads a team of skilled mechanical, electrical, instrument and controls, and

maintenance professionals providing 24-hour services for the plant.

Develops overall maintenance schedules to maintain equipment availability and

coordinate planned outages.

Continually searches out and develops new technical improvements and business

strategies for maintenance and reliability excellence.

Represents a key stakeholder in overseeing plant warehousing and inventory

management including spare parts and tools inventories.

Manages the successful implementation utilization of the CMMS system as well as

the Asset Management program.

Works closely with management on site and in conjunction with Operations,

Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety departments, and senior staff to

coordinate daily activities and long term maintenance planning.

Key Responsibilities :

Maintains plant equipment and infrastructure, collaborating with Operations

and Engineering to optimize performance, reliability, and efficiency while

minimizing costs.

Establishes and manages maintenance schedules, plans (work orders,

procedures, cost control), and reports on activities.

Improves work quality through employee motivation, new technology, process

revisions, and directs training and performance evaluations for maintenance

personnel.

Develops and supervises an in-house team, evaluates contract needs,

provides instruction, sets work standards, inspects compliance, writes

specifications, negotiates contracts, and manages projects.

Manages operating and capital budgets for the Maintenance Department,

assisting the Asset Manager with annual budgets and monitoring

expenditures for best value.

Leads safety and environmental programs, ensuring compliance, prioritizing

employee safety and plant reliability, and identifying improvement

opportunities.

Monitors cross-department functions to improve coordination and ensures

responsiveness of the work order system.

Establishes, directs, and monitors periodic, predictive, and preventive

maintenance programs, including plant outages, instrument calibration, and

lubrication schedules.

Evaluates productivity and labor requirements, making staffing

recommendations and conducting facility inspections.

Manages plant warehousing, inventory, and spare parts ordering, utilizing

control systems for budgetary impact, efficiency, and contingency planning.

Collaborates with senior staff on company policies, procedures, guidelines,

financial controls, and leads company initiatives.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Experience and Required Certifications :

Possession of a valid Red Seal trade certificate in electrical, millwright, or a

related field, or actively working towards certification.

A minimum of five years of hands-on or supervisory experience in the

maintenance field is required.

Power Engineering certification or any maintenance-related certification

(Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) / Certified Maintenance and

Reliability Professional) is considered an asset.

A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or an Engineering Technology

Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation & Controls is a plus.

Proficient in the operation and maintenance of thermal power plants,

especially Boiler and Steam Turbine systems, with previous experience in

large-scale industrial plant environments being a strong asset.

Possessing strong leadership and supervisory skills, managing teams in

dynamic environments, comfortable with both union and non-union labor

relations, and experienced in working with trades.

Proficiency in computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) is

required, along with experience in building and maintaining a computerized

preventative maintenance management system.

Proficiency in materials, inventory, and budget management, along with

project cost estimating and cost / benefit analysis.

This role requires a commitment to customer service and workplace

excellence, demonstrated by a flexible, detail-oriented, and professional

approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution, an entrepreneurial

mindset for process improvement and equipment reliability, and the ability to

work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Proficiency in computer skills, including database management,

spreadsheets, email, and word processing software, is essential. Familiarity

with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows operating systems is preferred.

Work Environment :

Physical Requirements

Travel Requirements

Periodic travel to the other sites may be required.

Emergency Status Designation

Critical - Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Working Hours

Permanant position, offered on a full time basis, with a schedule from Monday to Friday.

The plant operates 24 / 7, and the selected candidate must be available to work evenings and weekends if required to meet operational needs or for emergency shutdown projects.

Salary Range : $120,000-$160,000

Additional Information

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Disclaimer : The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.