Project Manager of Maintenance Job South Jordan area,Utah USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

South Jordan, UT, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The Project Manager of Maintenance is responsible for delivering maintenance-related project objectives that ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment and assets supporting the project. This role oversees maintenance planning, resource allocation, and execution while ensuring full compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. The position provides leadership to maintenance teams, manages cost control and performance tracking, and ensures alignment between maintenance activities and overall project goals.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and support to maintenance supervisors and teams through structured planning, communication, and performance reviews.

Ensure full compliance with company safety standards, including maintenance-related adherence to all safety programs and accountability systems.

Lead the development and execution of maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.

Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.

Monitor and report on maintenance performance using daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs (equipment uptime, MTBF, MTTR, cost performance).

Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.

Manage maintenance budgets, cost controls, and forecasting in alignment with project financial objectives.

Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and client representatives to ensure maintenance activities support production targets.

Establish and track key performance indicators specific to maintenance and asset management.

Ensure proper investigation, reporting, and follow-up of equipment failures, incidents, and safety events.

Review and approve maintenance-related expenditures, materials procurement, and contractor services.

Support workforce planning, including scheduling, training, development, and performance management of maintenance personnel.

Promote continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance practices, reliability engineering, and asset lifecycle management.

Ensure all maintenance work is conducted safely through field-level risk assessments and adherence to procedures.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, work order systems, and documentation for compliance and reporting.

Provide leadership in fostering a strong safety culture and reinforcing accountability at all levels of the maintenance team.

Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (OSHA/MSHA).

Maintain confidentiality of company and client information.

Ability to manage complex maintenance challenges independently and make sound operational decisions.

Perform other duties as assigned to support overall project success.

Minimum Duties and Responsibilities

Assist other job functions as required.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field (preferred).
Additional certification in Maintenance or Reliability (CMRP, PMP, etc.) is an asset.

Work Experience:

5–10 years of experience in maintenance management within mining, heavy equipment, or industrial operations.
Proven experience managing maintenance teams, systems, and budgets in a project environment.

Skills:

Strong Leadership Skills.
Strong Communications Skills.
Interpersonal Skills.
Good Decision Maker.
Achievement orientation.
Highly competent in Conflict Management.
Excellent Presentation Skills.
Excellent Negotiation Skills.
High analytical Skills.
Strong Problem-Solving Skills.
Motivational Skills.
Highly effective organizational skills.
Very strong interpersonal skills in order to develop effective internal and external relationships.
Effective conflict resolution skills.

Knowledge

Required:

High level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Must have knowledge of OSHA and MSHA legislation.
Understand confined space, fall protection, equipment isolation, and standards and procedures.
Maintenance systems (CMMS), asset management, and reliability principles.
Equipment maintenance practices, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Other Requirements:

Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical.

Job Info

Job Identification 8386
Job Category Operational Management
Posting Date 04/27/2026, 10:08 PM
Degree Level No Formal Education
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations South Jordan, UT, United States (On-site)

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