Aliceville Maintenance Manager

Drax Group

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall direction and leadership for the Maintenance Department. You will contribute at both a strategic and facility level to identify priorities and recommend solutions to support the business. This role requires a broad-based, total productive maintenance approach to maintenance management with small project and P&L oversight. You will report to the Plant Manager and have direct reports with staff numbering up to 20. The Maintenance Manager will partner with the site Reliability Engineer to minimize downtime, track maintenance KPI’s and implement TPM standard methodologies. You will be responsible for the plant's maintenance budget and maintenance strategy, while championing the Drax Safety Culture by leading, creating, and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, following standards and procedures, and complying with legislation and regulations.

Requirements

At least 5 - 10 years maintenance or related experience with responsibility for maintenance on assets.
Previous supervisory experience required.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Basic computer skills are required.
Must have a High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

CMMS experience preferred.
B.S. Engineering or related certifications

Responsibilities

Managing the maintenance work process, as well as the maintenance personnel at a wood pellet facility
Communicating directly and frequently with the Operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas
Navigating computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to execute work orders, order spare parts, assist in building maintenance history of plant equipment, etc
Leading teams with planning and implementing plant improvements
Ensuring that all maintenance technicians are trained on the most updated version of procedures
Monitoring operation of plant equipment and systems
Communicating and support the philosophy of the RCM (Reliability Centred Maintenance) Program to increase or maintain the reliability of the plants
Working with the reliability department to implement recommended practices and participate in training as needed
Developing routine maintenance policy and strategy in line with manufacturers and plant manager’s recommendations, to maximize plant efficiency and availability
Acting as a mentor and coach to the maintenance team on a regular basis to implement cultural changes as needed
Directing and supervising workflow of maintenance employees
Continuously encouraging, seeking, identifying, and implementing the means and methods to improve plant productivity and efficiency without compromising product quality, safety or environmental standards
Identifying and assessing foreseeable risks and implementing control measures to an acceptable level to perform a task
Assisting in developing training manuals and Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP)
Communicating to all Maintenance team employees the Company’s expectations and business goals