Maintenance Manager - Renewable Energy

FirstLight Power•New Milford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstLight is hiring an experienced Maintenance Manager – Renewable Energy in New Milford, Connecticut. Reporting to the Sr. Operations Manager, South, the Maintenance Manager plans, develops, directs, and coordinates programs to maintain electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation equipment, along with associated buildings and structures. The role is responsible for safe, efficient, and reliable operations while maximizing unit availability. The position oversees preventive maintenance, repairs, overhauls, budgets, work orders, inventory, contractor and vendor coordination, training, and maintenance documentation. The compensation range is $145,000–$165,000 in base annual salary, with a competitive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, education and certifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience in maintenance management.
Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.
Complete working knowledge of power plant maintenance and systems.
Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, direct, and review work across multiple maintenance areas.
Experience evaluating employees and communicating effectively with team members, supervisors, and interfacing departments.
Prior experience analyzing operational methods and creating process improvement plans.
Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to analyze information, determine relevant facts, and make timely, cost-effective decisions.
Demonstrated planning, organizing, and project management skills.
Strong commitment to high standards and best work practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds, working in confined spaces and at heights, and wearing required protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or coursework in communications, business administration, or management principles.
Five years of power plant experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and supervise cost-effective preventive maintenance and repair programs aligned with long- and short-range goals.
Direct and document maintenance and repair activities.
Coordinate work with other station departments, company activities, and contractors.
Plan, direct, and document overhauls and major maintenance and repair work to maximize unit availability within budget.
Prepare and recommend specifications and evaluate bids for contractor work and equipment purchases.
Prepare and maintain station OPEX and CAPEX maintenance budgets and evaluate associated costs.
Recommend inventory items and maintain spares for critical equipment and single points of failure to reduce downtime.
Review work orders for completeness and accuracy and ensure they are properly entered and closed in the CMMS system.
Determine project maintenance requirements, support preventive maintenance programs, evaluate maintenance requests, and coordinate manpower, work prioritization, parts procurement, and scheduled equipment outages.
Maintain operating and maintenance manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive and predictive maintenance records.
Develop and monitor programs to analyze and resolve contractor or vendor conflicts and discrepancies.
Monitor training effectiveness and personnel performance to ensure compliance with qualification standards; initiate corrective measures and update training.
Ensure maintenance and repair activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, cost controls, and company practices and procedures.
Assume the Sr. Operations Manager’s responsibilities when designated.
Comply with FirstLight policies and procedures and carry out other duties as assigned.