Operations and Maintenance Manager

Rosso Recruiting•East Chicago, IN

23h•$150,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced O&M leader to take the reins on safe, reliable, and profitable day-to-day operations and maintenance at our North Lake Facility. If you're a strong, hands-on leader who's run energy facilities — ideally in an industrial setting — and you know how to bring people together across a diverse team, we'd love to talk. You'll report directly to the General Manager, with real room to shape our long-term maintenance strategy, drive facility efficiency, and build a team that takes pride in safety and performance. You'll also lend a hand to our Cokenergy and Portside facilities as needed.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
10+ years in power station operations and maintenance
5+ years working with water treatment systems
3+ years leading and supervising others
A solid, practical understanding of plant processes and equipment
Experience putting preventive and predictive maintenance programs into action
A knack for getting to the root of a problem and following through with the right fix
Steam turbine expertise — comfortable diagnosing issues and planning overhauls
A working understanding of environmental and safety regulations and compliance programs
Confidence negotiating contracts for goods and services
Familiarity with accounting, contract administration, procurement, and general plant administration
Strong judgment when it comes to analyzing data and making cost-effective decisions
A proactive, energetic self-starter who works well with others
A valid driver's license (or the ability to obtain one) and US citizenship
Great communication skills, on the ground and in the office
The ability to handle the physical side of the role — lifting up to 80 lbs, climbing stairs and ladders, working in confined spaces or at heights, and comfortably working outdoors and in industrial conditions

Responsibilities

Get to know the regulatory landscape we operate in, and build the right controls and processes to keep us compliant with laws, regulations, and permits
Build and grow a team that takes real pride in performing safely, consistently, and at a high level — accountable, focused, and always looking to improve
Live out our company's vision, mission, and values in the way you lead every day
Keep an eye out for ways to make our facility's processes better, faster, and smarter
Help the Facility run at its best — driving efficiency, availability, and capacity factor
Strengthen our predictive and preventative maintenance and safety programs so small issues get caught before they become big ones
Champion Life Safety Skills as an everyday part of how we work at the Facility
Ensure and commit to strong Environmental Compliance
Thoughtfully plan, coordinate, communicate, and execute maintenance work
Stay connected with the Dispatch Center of AM and its representatives, responding quickly to their needs
Keep close contact with contractors, making sure they're meeting expectations — and speaking up when they're not
Find the right balance between profitability and taking care of the plant and its upgrade needs
Keep cost risks in check by putting smart, thoughtful controls in place — and revisiting them as things change
Keep our records accurate and make sure reports go out on time, every time
Shape the Facility's Long Term Maintenance Plan and help guide its future
Plan, organize, and lead outage activities from start to finish
Stay on top of federal, state, and local permit compliance and reporting
Bring your perspective to long-term strategic planning and budgeting conversations
Jump in on other projects and duties as they come up — we're a team that supports each other
Share honest feedback and ideas with management on what's working and what could be better