AG-Manager, Maintenance

Airgas•San Diego, CA

5d•$120,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the VP of Operations, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing planning and direction for regional plant maintenance. This position creates preventative maintenance/repair plans and schedules for multiple plant locations. The Maintenance Manager will work with the local plant manager, Airgas maintenance staff and/or third-party vendors to ensure the effective working condition of plant equipment including pumps, hoses and manifolds.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or related field
1-3+ year experience in equipment maintenance
Experience in quality control and safety procedures
30% of travel s expected across West Region

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with cryogenics is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the creation of preventative maintenance plans and job plans to ensure that all plant locations are up to date on all preventative maintenance.
Ensures minimal production disruption due to faulty or damaged equipment.
In Charge of developing the Plant Project Capital budget, execution and coordination with various areas and plants.
Coordination and execution of SAFECOR and Gas Engineering Group initiatives regionwide
Collaborates with local plant managers, area operations managers and location plant staff to schedule and complete needed maintenance using Airgas staff and or approved third party vendors.
Evaluates, builds, and maintains critical parts list for plants and ensures plants stock correct equipment and parts.
Partners with plant to purchase parts.
Tracks and approves maintenance cost across the entire region.
Works with sites to manage and forecast maintenance costs.
Acts as a resource for plants with technical/repair questions.
Acts as a back-up for the Field Service Technicians on all plant cryo equipment issues.
Performs preventative maintenance on critical components including pumps, hoses, quick connects and manifolds.
Manages maintenance action plans resulting from plant safety audits.
Other duties and projects as assigned.