Maintenance Manager

Designated Position: Maintenance Manager Reporting Line: Directly to the Plant ManagerLocation: Fort Lauderdale, FLDirect Reports: General Labor, Mechanical Technician, & Electrical TechnicianCompany 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 specificationsMaintain current knowledge of all major work being carried out by members of the staff or contractors Commitment to safety while performing all aspects of dutiesEnsuring the safety and well-being of the maintenance staff and reporting any accidentsSupervision of the designated maintenance staff to ensure all required duties are completed correctly, promptly and safelyEnsure that all relevant Plant information is passed on to management Maintain an organized, clean plant and facilitiesMaintain a positive and motivational work environmentEstablish performance requirements and individual development targets with assigned staffRegularly monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and developmentManage the work of the maintenance staffDevelop, implement and monitor work plans to achieve goals and objectivesDevelop and monitor performance against the annual department budgetManage and participate in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standardsAssist in the development and implementation of Maintenance standards and prioritiesDuties: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 activitiesCreate purchase requisitions and submit to Plant Manager for approvalMonitor and analyze plant operation through condition monitoringPrioritize and plan workload to ensure resources are available for continuous operation of the plantOversee plant facilities and equipment maintenance on siteEffectively develop, manage and control the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) regimeEnsure 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 staffProvide theoretical and on-the-job practical training to maintenance staff as neededAttend any training related to the plant at the discretion of the companyQualifications:5+ years of relevant experienceYou 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 preferablePrevious membrane experience highly desirableMulti-skilledExperience working in a complex production environmentAble to work in a demanding and busy environmentThorough knowledge of modern Industrial Practices and ProcessesIntermediate 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 siteAbility to work long hours, weekends, holidays and be on call when requiredSuccessfully pass a background test, pre-employment physical abilities test, and drug testPersonal Attributes:Ability to successfully lead and motivate subordinatesExcellent people management skillsEffective communication skills both written and spokenGood analytical and problem-solving skillsWork successfully as a team member or independently Commitment to quality of work and company goalsEnthusiastic to learn new systems and processesWillingness to lend your efforts wherever needed Effectively perform in stressful situationsComplete work within assigned timeframePhysical Demands:Ability to lift up to 50lbs and over 51lbs with assistanceAbility to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, push/pull, and walk for long periods of timeAbility to enter and exit small confined spacesFinger dexterity to work keyboard or operate tools, grasp tools and carry objectsAbility 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 equipmentHear in the normal audio range with or without correctionEnvironmental Conditions:Industrial environment working both indoors and outdoors continuously around:Loud noiseDustHeatSalt and fresh waterUneven, rough or slippery surfaces Hazardous chemicals in solid, liquid, and vapor formToxic materialsHigh and low voltage electricityEquipment under high pressureHeavy equipmentHeights above 5 Feet