Area Maintenance Manager

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Woodbridge Township, NJ

10d•$115,000 - $130,000•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, including building, plant, and transfer equipment. Under minimal direction, the manager oversees employees and outside contractors, ensures compliance with maintenance programs and procedures, and partners with operations management on cost reduction, equipment care, equipment-operation training, housekeeping, and maintenance records. The role manages equipment installation and scheduled preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance across assigned locations, following safe-work procedures and best practices, including lockout/tagout and electrical and mechanical safety requirements. The manager leads maintenance technicians and direct reports; manages staffing, training, development, and maintenance wage and repair budgets; and uses the SAP PM system to maintain equipment history, plan and schedule maintenance, investigate malfunctions, identify root causes, and establish corrective actions. The role also manages small-scale plant improvement projects with operations, regulatory and compliance teams, and outside partners. Hands-on technical work includes predictive analysis, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, operating power tools, managing welding and piping work, and documenting work orders and results. This is an on-site, safety-sensitive field role operating in indoor garage, shop, or gas-plant settings and outdoors in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The successful candidate must comply with safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Business travel by air or access to federal property may require a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant management and technical experience, including the ability to manage groups of remote team members.
Leadership experience in a multi-site setting.
Ability to perform hands-on preventative, 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; lead direct reports and oversee hiring, training, and development.
Ensure preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities are completed on time and within budget.
Manage maintenance wage budgets and work with operations leadership to control parts and repair costs.
Track equipment history in SAP PM, execute preventive maintenance practices, plan and schedule routine outages, review malfunctions, identify root causes, and develop corrective action plans.
Manage small-scale capital improvements, coordinating with local operations, regulatory and compliance teams, and outside partners to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specifications.
Conduct periodic predictive analysis of process systems and equipment; identify malfunctions, create work orders, determine repair procedures, assign personnel, and document results in SAP PM.
Support company safety commitments and follow established policies, procedures, and safety programs.
Manage troubleshooting, component replacement, and wiring of electric motors using three-phase theory and wiring techniques.
Read electrical control-system schematics, trace wiring, and ensure wiring boxes are neat and tidy.
Purchase components and manage installation of simple conduit runs, small control boxes, disconnects, and flex conduit.
Perform and manage troubleshooting and repairs of pneumatic systems, including compressors, regulators, valves, pumps, and tubing.
Perform and manage hydraulic-system maintenance, including cylinder and hose work, fluid and filter maintenance, pump and valve repairs, and troubleshooting and adjustments.
Manage proper use of power tools and oversee welding and repairs involving carbon steel, stainless steel, higher alloys, or TIG welding.
Perform and manage installation of PVC piping up to 6 inches, threaded steel pipe up to 2 inches, and soldered copper.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.