Area Maintenance Manager

WM • Woodbridge, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Area Maintenance Manager leads, develops, and trains maintenance teams and oversees maintenance activities at fewer than five RWCS non-incineration facilities. The role covers building and plant or transfer equipment maintenance, including the work of maintenance personnel and outside contractors. Working with operations management, the manager supports cost reduction, equipment care, operator training, housekeeping, and maintenance record keeping.

The manager directs equipment installation and scheduled preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance across assigned facilities. The role also oversees maintenance budgets and personnel, plans and schedules routine outages, analyzes equipment performance and failures, documents work in SAP PM, and manages small-scale plant improvement projects. The position requires hands-on maintenance capability and a strong focus on safe work practices and regulatory compliance.

This is an on-site, field position operating in indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The role is designated safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety protocols and applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant management and technical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage groups of remote team members.
• Leadership experience in a multi-site setting.
• Ability to personally perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Boiler, welding, or electrical certification.
• Accredited high school diploma or GED, or an associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and train maintenance technicians to complete preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on time and within budget.
• Lead direct reports and manage hiring, training, and development.
• Manage maintenance wage budgets and work with operations leadership to control parts and maintenance repair costs.
• Track equipment history and drive improvements using the SAP PM system.
• Execute preventive maintenance practices and work with technicians to plan and schedule routine outages for inspections and maintenance.
• Review equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and develop corrective action plans.
• Manage small-scale capital improvements in partnership with local operations, regulatory and compliance teams, and outside partners.
• Conduct predictive analysis of process systems and equipment; identify malfunctions, generate work orders, determine repair procedures, and assign personnel.
• Document maintenance results in SAP PM according to schedule and priority.
• Support workplace safety policies and procedures, including applicable LOTO and electrical and mechanical safety practices.
• Manage troubleshooting and repair of electrical motors and components; read control-system schematics and perform wire tracing.
• Manage installation of simple conduit runs, control boxes, disconnects, and flex conduit.
• Manage troubleshooting and repairs of pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Manage maintenance and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems and equipment.
• Manage proper use of power tools.
• Manage welding activities and repairs involving carbon steel and, as applicable, stainless steel or higher alloys.
• Manage installation of PVC piping up to 6 inches, threaded steel pipe up to 2 inches, and soldered copper.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Stock purchase plan
• Company matching on a 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days
• Annual education assistance benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed