Plant Maintenance Manager - Mechanical

Job Summary

Manages the maintenance of wastewater treatment mechanical equipment. Serves as the primary contact for plant mechanical equipment maintenance and repairs. Plans and allocates resources to align with plant operational, maintenance, financial and strategic objectives. Directs and supervises the work of related maintenance employees. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

Manages the maintenance of wastewater treatment mechanical equipment. Serves as the primary contact for plant mechanical equipment maintenance and repairs. Plans and allocates resources to align with plant operational, maintenance, financial and strategic objectives. Directs and supervises the work of related maintenance employees. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

• Responsible for managing the plant’s mechanical related equipment. Promotes and drives the mechanical maintenance program using asset management techniques. Communicates technical and mechanical information for problem diagnosis and problem resolution to staff and contractors. Reads and interprets complex information from manuals, diagrams and schematics to perform maintenance repair and replacement activities for plant equipment and facilities.
• Provides standard maintenance procedures for operating and maintenance staff. Consults with the Asset Reliability Manager to establish preventive maintenance procedures and schedules. Develops and implements process improvement projects. Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes trends in data to make project and process decisions that satisfy operational, maintenance, safety and engineering guidelines.
• Plans the mechanical maintenance program activities and coordinates maintenance and repair work with plant operations. Inspects plant equipment at regular intervals to determine necessary repairs. Reviews operating reports and inspection records to identify faulty equipment. Recommends methods for improving plant equipment efficiency and performance, design and installation. Maintains records of mechanical maintenance, repair and inspection activities. Prepares job plan specifications and cost estimates.
  
  Plans layout and design of new mechanical systems and modifies existing mechanical systems.
• Monitors contracted upgrades for construction and maintenance operation. Develops and prepares project status and performance reports. Prepares reports, forms, correspondence and related documentation regarding assigned operations. Ensures that all required forms and reports are properly completed and filed in a timely manner.
• Works with management to develop specification for equipment purchases. Provides input on design of new equipment. Initiates requisitions for supplies, parts and materials. Communicates with various vendors, Operation & Maintenance, and Engineering personnel regarding equipment specifications and purchases.
• Responsible for leading, developing and engaging the plant maintenance mechanical team. Prioritizes and distributes assignments and prepares daily work schedules. Responsible for initiating the selection and promotion process. Provides coaching, mentoring and managing of performance of staff. Trains maintenance personnel as to methods and procedures, standards of performance and other factors affecting work. Responsible for assessing performance, provides constructive feedback, documents discipline issues and takes corrective action as needed.
  
  Responsible for maintaining positive morale, resolving disputes and maintaining discipline of staff. Holds grievance or disciplinary hearings as needed. Responsible for time tracking including approving time worked and time off requests in Human Resource Information System. Ensures effective health, safety, environmental and preventive maintenance programs are in place to achieve plant and organizational goals and compliance with all related requirements.
  
  Responsible for supervising work of contractors, as needed.
• Participates in the development of an annual budget and budget meetings. Responsible for monitoring the budget expenses throughout the year and provides recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent and Plant Maintenance Manager II.
• Ensures proper usage of emergency response plans and actively participates in crisis management response drills.
• Performs skilled maintenance work in emergency situations.
• Keeps informed of new technology, trends and techniques in the maintenance industries.
• Communicates regularly with maintenance technicians and other District employees to ensure effective two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

EDUCATION

Candidate must possess an associate degree, preferably in Engineering or Engineering Technology or Apprenticeship or a closely related field OR the candidate must have completed formal maintenance training.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be…