Operations & Maintenance Manager

External SA Recycling • Phenix City, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead our metal recycling facility in Phenix City. In this role, you will support the General Manager and oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and safety of our people and equipment at our scrap metal shredder and downstream plant. The ideal candidate brings a thorough mechanical & engineering education & background and proven leadership skills to drive safety, production efficiency, and equipment reliability. This position will work inside and outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Requirements

• 3 to 5+ years of progressive management experience in heavy industrial operations (e.g., scrap metal recycling, manufacturing, mining, foundry, smelters, or industrial and/or manufacturing facilities)
• Proficiency with industrial computers, electrical, hydraulic
• Direct technical expertise in operating and repairing industrial equipment
• Previous experience and an engineering background (industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering) with strong academic emphasis in: Mechanical/Maintenance/Milling/Production
• Ability to operate, read, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Proven experience troubleshooting the following critical industrial systems: 5000 HP Motors, Liquid Rheostats and High & Medium Voltage Switch gear, Transformers, and Breaker, Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)
• Experience with Conveyor Systems: Belts, Motors, Gear Boxes, Pulleys and Idlers
• Experience with Magnets, Eddy Currents, Air Systems
• Must successfully pass a medical physical, drug test, criminal background check, and credit check
• All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

• Vocational/Technical Engineering degree highly desired
• Hydraulic, electrical, and diesel maintenance experience is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Safely directly overseeing the maintenance of our industrial auto shredder while adjusting to changing operational needs
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of the recycling yard labor force
• Track critical gauge readings (including rotor RPM, bearing temperatures, and liquid rheostat temperature) to prevent equipment damage
• Conduct daily physical examinations of critical shredder components to ensure operational readiness
• Diagnose and resolve issues across complex mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Recognize hazardous or emergency situations immediately and execute proper safety protocols
• Adjust daily priorities quickly as changing yard circumstances dictate

Benefits

• An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager