Maintenance Manager

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CAMS seeks a dynamic Maintenance Manager for the Ormond Beach Generating Station
, a gas‑fired power plant located in Oxnard, CA. The Maintenance Manager will oversee all plant maintenance activities under the direction of the Plant Manager. This role requires a leader to ensure safe, efficient operations, optimize maintenance systems, and drive cost‑effective solutions through strategic planning and robust leadership.

• Safety Leadership:
  Champion a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols, providing necessary tools and protective equipment, and conducting root cause analyses for incidents. Promote safety goals and communicate findings to staff and management.
• Team Management:
  Lead, develop, and evaluate maintenance personnel, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Maintenance Planning:
  Develop and execute long‑ and short‑term maintenance plans, including plant outages, workflow charts, and material requisitions, to maximize availability and cost efficiency.
• Budget & Procurement:
  Prepare and manage annual maintenance budgets, track expenditures, approve invoices, and ensure compliance with CAMS procurement processes.
• HR & Policy Administration:
  Resolve human resource issues, communicate and enforce company policies, and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and environmental standards.
• Inventory & D365 Management:
  Oversee warehouse inventory processes and optimize the Microsoft D365 to issue preventative, predictive, and corrective work orders.
• Compliance & Documentation:
  Ensure accurate plant maintenance records, compliance reporting, and adherence to labor and environmental regulations.
• Project Execution:
  Formulate and deliver projects assigned by the Plant Manager, ensuring timely and effective completion.
• Emergency Response:
  Provide 24‑hour on‑call support for non‑routine maintenance situations, ensuring rapid, informed decision‑making.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and community stakeholders to support operational goals.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (relevant experience may substitute).
• Experience:
  
  8–10 years in power plant maintenance (notably conventional steam plant, combined cycle), with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Skills:
  
  Strong leadership, critical thinking, and organizational skills to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication for engaging with customers, suppliers, and technicians.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to stand, walk, climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and work around rotating equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals while using PPE (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.).
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft D365 and Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Project).
  • Deep knowledge of power generation technology, including conventional steam turbines, boiler systems, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full‑time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Oxnard, CA

Salary: $‑$

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Utilities