Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Westerman, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a multiple-site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing and directing all maintenance operations, from routine inspections to emergency repairs. Expertise is essential in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our infrastructure, ensuring a safe and well-functioning environment for all employees and stakeholders. This role demands a unique blend of technical knowledge, problem-solving acumen and leadership skills.

Regular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group. Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure optimal performance of equipment and facilities.
• Oversee and manage maintenance staff, ensuring they are properly trained and equipped.
• Schedule and supervise preventative maintenance tasks.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify potential issues.
• Coordinate with external vendors for specialized repairs and maintenance services. Ex: IT, lawn care, janitorial, cranes, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Manage maintenance budgets and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Develop and enforce maintenance policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests promptly.
• Collaborate with other departments to minimize disruption during maintenance activities.
• Evaluate and recommend purchases of new equipment or upgrades to existing systems.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management or related field; preferred but not required.
• Experience with automated maintenance management systems.
• Strong computer skills, familiar with MS Office Suite.
• Proven track record of managing maintenance teams effectively.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management in a maintenance context.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a maintenance role, ideally within a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift.
• Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds.
• Must have strong range of motion.
• Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend.
• Must be able to see, speak, read, and hear.
• Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices.
• Must use fingers and hands to manipulate/utilize tools, small parts, and office machines.
• Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
• Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds.
• Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters.
• Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.