Maintenance Manager

About the role

As a Maintenance Manager at Marmon Utility LLC, you will lead a diverse team of maintenance professionals responsible for repairing and conducting preventative maintenance on production equipment and peripheral devices throughout the facility. You will coordinate schedules and workflow, supervise day-to-day operations, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. Additionally, you will manage vendor relationships and support the Facilities Department as needed.

Marmon Utility LLC, part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings (backed by Berkshire Hathaway), delivers trusted electrical solutions worldwide, impacting millions through safe and dependable energy supply. With over 200 years of experience in power cable, spacer cable systems, and polymer insulators, we strengthen electric power infrastructure globally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department.
• Evaluate production equipment or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs needed.
• Assess production equipment to plan work assignments and project schedules.
• Develop maintenance procedures and schedules as necessary.
• Ensure maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with departmental budget estimates and costs of specific repair projects.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule in collaboration with operations staff.
• Develop and maintain critical spare parts lists and inventory levels to avoid unscheduled downtime.
• Track all maintenance activities through the maintenance management program.
• Support the implementation and generation of Capital Expense requests using maintenance data.
• Sustain equipment documentation, including electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring updates are current.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Hire and train maintenance department staff.
• Organize and oversee the schedules and work of maintenance staff.
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.
• Develop, coach, and train staff.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure 24/7 maintenance coverage of operations within the facility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (BSME/BSEE preferred), plus extensive maintenance experience.
• 8+ years of maintenance experience in complex industrial manufacturing.
• 3+ years in a leadership role such as Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent, Reliability Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer.

Skills

• Proven commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial electrical controls, including PLCs and drives.
• Root cause failure analysis.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Strong background in preventative and predictive maintenance scheduling.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership, supervisory, and team development capabilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with 2D & 3D CAD (a plus).
• Project management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to travel to property and/or facility to diagnose production and building issues, including climbing stairs, ladders, and catwalks.
• Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to work in hot or cold environments as necessary.
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds at a time.

Competencies

• Communication
• Emotional Intelligence Essentials
• Planning & Organizing
• Creating a Culture of Trust
• Driving for Results

Benefits

• Health benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) effective day one.
• Holiday pay effective day one.
• Vacation and Personal Time Off (prorated & accrued).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Six Sigma & Lean Training.
• Learning & Development Training.