Maintenance Manager - Tunnel City, WI

Iron Oak Energy•Tomah, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Iron Oak Energy is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Tunnel City, WI facility. This role is crucial for supporting the Operations team by ensuring the safe definition, planning, and completion of process-related maintenance activities. The Maintenance Manager will collaborate with operations, maintenance supervisors, contractors, plant and mine operations, and the technical services group to meet production targets and maintain mechanical/electrical availability. The position emphasizes leadership in safety culture, asset management, team development, and efficient maintenance practices.

Requirements

5+ years of maintenance experience and a bachelor's degree, OR 10+ years of experience in maintenance in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
2+ years of experience supervising a maintenance team or other related front-line supervisory experience.
Heavy industrial experience required.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree strongly preferred (electrical, mechanical, industrial, mining, electronic or automation fields).

Responsibilities

Maximize the mechanical and electrical availability of all plant equipment through strategies for improving maintenance performance, including training, PM development, and CMMS.
Lead the development of an overall asset management program incorporating predictive technologies, maintenance data, and work history.
Provide leadership to prioritize work assignments to maximize employee productivity and optimize equipment utilization.
Lead a team of multi-disciplinary supervisors and hourly workforce to continuously improve performance.
Ensure employees are properly trained in maintenance areas.
Conduct field audits to measure team performance.
Set priority of resources and work schedules in conjunction with the Operations Manager to achieve production plans.
Interface with supply chain for the purchase of spares, repairs, and warranty issues.
Work with outside vendors for technical assistance, resources, and training support.
Build effective working relationships with all departments through participation at meetings and promoting cooperative interaction.
Provide leadership by administering fair and consistent personnel policy.
Provide leadership in the effective implementation and support of a work order-based, preventive maintenance program.
Provide input for formulating and defining policy at the plant and mine level.
Direct, monitor, and coach subordinates, observing their effectiveness and conducting performance reviews.
Review reports and work plans; perform spot inspections of equipment.
Provide technical assistance for failure analysis on related components in conjunction with equipment manufacturers.
Direct and oversee all maintenance contractors and service providers, including selection, scheduling, safety compliance, work quality, cost management, and performance evaluation.