Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Maintenance Leadership

Transco Rail Services, a Marmon Rail (Berkshire Hathaway) company, seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead facility and equipment maintenance operations, drive reliability, and support production performance in an industrial environment.

• Lead maintenance operations with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and uptime.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Partner with operations to schedule maintenance activities and coordinate planned outages.
• Manage and prioritize work orders through CMMS systems.
• Conduct daily facility walks to identify equipment issues and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze equipment performance data to improve reliability and reduce failures.
• Maintain appropriate spare parts inventory for critical equipment.
• Oversee and coordinate third‑party contractors and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and equipment performance.

• Directly influence equipment uptime and production success.
• Lead all maintenance functions across facility and equipment systems.
• Career paths across Transco, Marmon Rail, and 100+ Marmon companies.
• Hands‑on leadership balancing shop‑floor presence with strategic planning.

• 5–7 years of maintenance leadership experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability.
• Experience managing maintenance teams and contractors.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and maintenance planning.
• Strong mechanical aptitude (equipment, welding machines, facility systems).
• Ability to manage priorities, problem‑solve, and drive execution.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Maintenance, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in rail, heavy industrial, or manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies.

Directly manages maintenance technicians and contractors. Responsible for workforce planning, training, and development. Drives accountability for safety, quality, and performance.

• Combination of shop floor and office‑based work.
• Exposure to equipment, noise, and weather conditions.
• Physical activity including walking, climbing, and lifting.
• May require extended hours based on operational needs.

• Location:
  
  300 7th Avenue NW, Oelwein, Iowa 50662.
• Shift: Primarily First Shift (6:00am – 4:30pm).

Base salary range: $85,000 – $105,000.

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Day One).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career growth opportunities across Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway companies.

Transco is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.