Maintenance Manager - job 1 of 2

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Pay Rate: $100000 to $115000 per year.

BENEFITS 

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose: 

The candidate is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining the asset management program. Leads the asset management culture of change and promote collaboration with the operations department and engineering department. Manages and directs the electro-mechanical workforce and supporting contractors in ensuring the reliability, redundancy and readiness of all critical assets in providing uninterrupted delivery of safe drinking water. Must take a leadership role in promoting a culture of safe work practices.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Lead the development of an effective risk mitigation program to optimize the life cycle cost of the asset and to improve equipment reliability.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement by providing guidance and leadership in workforce and asset management.
• Work in collaboration with the production department to identify and implement asset management optimization in alignment with the business strategy.
• Determine predictive strategies to monitor equipment deterioration, prevent failures, and reduce impact on operation and maintenance cost.
• Optimize the inventory management by implementing industrial best practices and by reducing inventory costs based on risks.
• Manage project and/or provide support to implement effective industrial best-in-class methods • Prepare annual expense operating plan. Review & manage maintenance budget.
• Review weekly/monthly budget reports. Manages department to assure budgetary compliance.
• Manage & review maintenance training & safety compliance records. Assures supervisors schedule appropriate and adequate training.
• Provide recommendations, support and feedback to Engineering Department for above ground capital project.
• Submit requests for Capital expenditure authorizations and ensure Maintenance Department meets planned capital expenses and performance targets, maintains KPI’s.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicator agreed-upon with the asset stakeholder objectives. Based on results obtained, identify and implement changes to policy and practices.
• Conduct routine staff meetings to demonstrate achievement of best practice Key Performance Indicators.
• Ensure knowledge transfer through development of subordinates and ensures appropriate training for staff.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance requirements.
• Implement strict maintenance practices to ensure the highest possible level of health and safety.
• Provides expertise for development or improvement Enterprise Asset Management System (EAM Infor).
• Assists other departments in the performance of related projects by providing the use of department manpower or machinery as required.
• Ensures compliance of all regulatory maintenance requirements for TCPA, DPCC, DOT, OSHA and other related regulations.
• On a rotating basis with other supervisors, the Manager serves on emergency duty, however he/she may be called upon to resolve operational problems which may arise at any time.
• The Manager remains abreast of the latest industrial developments relating to the electro-mechanical maintenance field and make recommendations for updating or improving existing equipment.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Technical certification(s) in related disciplines and/or college degree in Engineering preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role in the electro-mechanical field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Effective interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Must be able to deal effectively with all levels of staff, management and organized labor groups.
• Proficient with planning, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of water utility operations, maintenance and construction practices.
• Ability for emergency stand-by.
• Well versed in best practices in environmental, health and safety.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with high voltage equipment.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management planning.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the maintenance of pumps, motors, and hydraulically operated equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of water treatment chemical application equipment.
• Working knowledge of typical machine shop skills.
• Must be able to read complex operations and financial reports, write detailed reports and prepare and deliver presentations and analyze complex operational and technical challenges and resolve same.

Physical Requirements: 

• Walking, including uneven terrain; climbing hills and stairs.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time utilizing a computer and keyboard.
• Must be able to see clearly and hear.
• Must be able to speak to give direction and converse with others.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.