Maintenance Foreman

Description

Acara Solutions is looking for a Maintenance Foreman to work with our client in Jupiter, FL!

• Direct Placement
• Monday-Friday
• $79,000-$102,000 based on experience

• The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision and execution of planned maintenance (PMs) and corrective repairs for all equipment, structures, and the grounds at the client’s domestic wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).
• It needs a high degree of technical competence in the maintenance and repair of complex equipment and processes, as well as significant managerial experience.
• The position leads a diverse team including plant mechanics and electricians, and ensures the efficient, safe, and compliant execution of maintenance activities.
• The Maintenance Foreman is part of the Operations Team and reports directly to the Plant Manager.
• Responsible for planning, prioritizing, and executing the day‑to‑day maintenance activities of the treatment plant and associated equipment to achieve the highest degree of treatment efficiency possible within the budgetary confines allocated.
• Supervision is mainly administrative, with a focus on hands‑on training of subordinates.
• Plan and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance tasks using the client’s CMMS software (Infor
  
  EAM).
• The position will need to ensure that all maintenance‑related work orders are properly created, assigned, tracked, and closed out within the CMMS promptly.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues.
• Where appropriate, troubleshooting shall include completion of a root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures or operational disruptions.
• Perform quality control checks on completed maintenance work to ensure appropriate operational and functional standards are met.
• Oversee the repair and maintenance of process equipment, including pumps, valves, blowers, motors, HVAC systems, electrical panels, PLCs, SCADA‑related components, and other WWTP infrastructure.
• Use Power BI and other electronic software and analytical tools to track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance productivity, efficiency, and backlog reduction.
• Responsible for setting and maintaining inventory levels for critical spare parts, supplies, and equipment to ensure timely procurement to support operational readiness and efficient systems maintenance.
• Coordinate emergency maintenance work and participate in after‑hours response as needed.
• Ensure compliance with client safety protocols, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for creating, reviewing, and updating standard operating procedures to document relevant responsibilities and work tasks of the Maintenance Team.
• Participate in the hiring, firing and promotion process for all subordinate staff.
• Manage team performance, including conducting semi‑annual and annual performance evaluations.
• The evaluations will include providing subordinate staff with critical and constructive feedback, as well as setting appropriate goals and recommending pay rate increases to the Plant Manager.
• Responsible for establishing and coordinating on‑the‑job training and mentorship to junior staff.
• Collaborate with other client departments as required to provide project‑specific support and services, when appropriate.
• Ensures the treatment facility and associated equipment operate within the parameters outlined in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) WWTP Operating Permit.
• Has considerable latitude for the use of independent judgment in the selection of work methods and procedures.
• Perform as an Essential staff member before, during and after a declared emergency.

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent.
• Minimum 5‑years of progressive management experience (utility maintenance preferred).
• Minimum 10‑years of hands‑on plant (utility preferred) maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude including familiarity with the operation and maintenance of the types of equipment and systems in use at WWTP sites (e.g. pumps, blowers, motors, valves, clarifiers, etc.).
• Strong…