Description
Reporting Line: Directly to the Plant Manager
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Direct Reports: General Labor, Mechanical Technician, & Electrical Technician
Company Description:
A world leader in water treatment solutions, IDE specializes in the development, engineering, construction and operation of desalination, water reuse, and industrial water treatment plants.
Role Description:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for safe and reliable operation of all equipment within the process environment and throughout the facility. The process output is heavily dependent on machine availability therefore, pro-active maintenance and process improvements are the keys to the success of operations.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Understanding the methodology and set points of normal plant operation in accordance with the Operation Manual
Understand the Plant Process and equipment specifications
Maintain current knowledge of all major work being carried out by members of the staff or contractors
Commitment to safety while performing all aspects of duties
Ensuring the safety and well-being of the maintenance staff and reporting any accidents
Supervision of the designated maintenance staff to ensure all required duties are completed correctly, promptly and safely
Ensure that all relevant Plant information is passed on to management
Maintain an organized, clean plant and facilities
Maintain a positive and motivational work environment
Establish performance requirements and individual development targets with assigned staff
Regularly monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and development
Manage the work of the maintenance staff
Develop, implement and monitor work plans to achieve goals and objectives
Develop and monitor performance against the annual department budget
Manage and participate in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards
Assist in the development and implementation of Maintenance standards and priorities
Duties:
This list of duties is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned at the management’s discretion.
Ensure all statutory maintenance and testing requirements are completed on time and maintain appropriate records
Oversee the maintenance of plant facilities and equipment
Plan and map out routine and reactive maintenance activities
Create purchase requisitions and submit to Plant Manager for approval
Monitor and analyze plant operation through condition monitoring
Prioritize and plan workload to ensure resources are available for continuous operation of the plant
Oversee plant facilities and equipment maintenance on site
Effectively develop, manage and control the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) regime
Ensure all certification and reports relating to the PPM regime are correctly stored and available for inspection and audit
Ensure all contractual and statutory requirements are met
Supervision of maintenance staff
Provide theoretical and on-the-job practical training to maintenance staff as needed
Attend any training related to the plant at the discretion of the company
Requirements
Qualifications:
5+ years of relevant experience
You must combine proven technical experience of mechanical and electrical engineering with a recognized maintenance qualification and a track record of managing a Maintenance team.
Technical / engineering degree or equivalent preferable
Previous membrane experience highly desirable
Multi-skilled
Experience working in a complex production environment
Able to work in a demanding and busy environment
Thorough knowledge of modern Industrial Practices and Processes
Intermediate computer knowledge of standard MS Office package (Word and Excel)
Knowledge of Computerized Facilities Management Systems
A proven track record of working in a similar management position within a chemical processing environment or on a large-scale industrial site
Ability to work long hours, weekends, holidays and be on call when required
Successfully pass a background test, pre-employment physical abilities test, and drug test
Personal Attributes:
Ability to successfully lead and motivate subordinates
Excellent people management skills
Effective communication skills both written and spoken
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Work successfully as a team member or independently
Commitment to quality of work and company goals
Enthusiastic to learn new systems and processes
Willingness to lend your efforts wherever needed
Effectively perform in stressful situations
Complete work within assigned timeframe
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift up to 50lbs and over 51lbs with assistance
Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, push/pull, and walk for long periods of time
Ability to enter and exit small confined spaces
Finger dexterity to work keyboard or operate tools, grasp tools and carry objects
Ability so see in the normal range of vision with or without correction sufficient to read computer screens, documents, dials, gauges, meter-reading equipment, and operate motor vehicles and equipment
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
Environmental Conditions:
Industrial environment working both indoors and outdoors continuously around:
Loud noise
Dust
Heat
Salt and fresh water
Uneven, rough or slippery surfaces
Hazardous chemicals in solid, liquid, and vapor form
Toxic materials
High and low voltage electricity
Equipment under high pressure
Heavy equipment
Heights above 5 Feet
