Maintenance Manager

Baker Commodities Inc•Seattle, WA

16d•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager directly manages and supervises maintenance personnel, schedules work assignments, maintains maintenance inventories and service records, and recommends improvements to the existing maintenance program. The role oversees maintenance work across shifts, equipment servicing and repairs, plant supplies and tools, and the condition of the plant and its equipment. The Maintenance Manager communicates daily with the Plant Manager and supports equipment purchasing, vendor coordination, OSHA activities, and inspections. This position must respond to after-hours emergencies and may have less than 20% travel.

Requirements

Knowledge of safe work practices.
Background in industrial plant maintenance.
General knowledge of operating and maintaining gas-fed steam boilers.
Working electrical knowledge, including motors, controls, variable frequency drives, and lockout/tagout.
Ability to perform basic plumbing repairs.
Strong organizational skills for recordkeeping.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
High school degree.
3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
Ability to meet a travel requirement of less than 20%.

Nice To Haves

Welding and fabricating experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct maintenance personnel, including reviewing and approving time-off requests and hours worked, training and coaching employees, and advising the Plant Manager on disciplinary matters.
Make recommendations regarding employee hiring or termination; hiring and termination decisions are not performed by this position.
Gather, file, and maintain maintenance records, including up-to-date service records for major machinery and equipment.
Schedule major mechanical repairs and equipment replacements under the Plant Manager's supervision.
Delegate work to different shifts, monitor progress, and ensure tasks are properly documented.
Regularly review and maintain inventories of plant supplies, parts, and tools, and communicate reordering needs to the Plant Manager.
Assist the Plant Manager with researching, evaluating, and ordering equipment, supplies, and parts, and communicate with vendors and contractors.
Communicate daily with the Plant Manager about maintenance progress and ongoing or potential issues.
Work with water lines, high-pressure steam pipes, hydraulic hoses, welding, plasma and torch cutting, and brazing.
Maintain major equipment, including boilers, scrubbers, cookers, and presses, and troubleshoot plant equipment and machinery.
Respond to after-hours emergencies.
Direct others in repairing gear drives and direct the installation and removal of heavy machinery and equipment.
Oversee completion of the OSHA checklist and assist the Plant Manager with OSHA inspections and follow-up.
Ensure the plant and equipment are maintained in an orderly and clean condition.
May conduct inspections with regulatory bodies or for insurance purposes, or as requested by management or Baker Corporate.
Follow company policies and procedures, maintain professional and ethical interactions, and maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient business operations.