Plant Maintenance Manager

WM; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Plant Maintenance Manager overseeing a team and the efficient operation of a new Material Recovery Facility. This critical role involves managing maintenance activities, ensuring compliance, and promoting a safety-first culture in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Vacation

Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years of maintenance experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Red Seal, Millwright, or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities and staff.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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Job Description

About the Role

As the Plant Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing activities and staff in the management of the efficient maintenance of equipment at WM's newest Material Recover Facility (MRF) in North Dumphries.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of maintenance technicians, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Ensures that equipment is repaired and returned to service in a safe and timely manner.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and upgrades.
• Maintain CMMS data, parts inventory, and maintenance records.
• Support startup and commissioning of new equipment.
• Train and develop team members to build a culture of accountability, safety and high performance.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for planning, budgeting, staffing, discipline, and implementation of all maintenance initiatives and programs.
• Promotes a safe work environment in compliance with Corporate and OHSA requirements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (High School / GED + 4 years).
• 7+ years of maintenance experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory / leadership role.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings (waste / recycling is a plus)
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems; especially related to conveyors, screens and optical sorters.
• Red Seal, Millwright, or similar trade certification preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of WM's newest and most advanced Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
• Help shape a safety-first, high performance maintenance culture.
• Opportunities for career growth in a mission drier industry.

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on RRSP, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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About Us

ABOUT WM

WM ( WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

For United States : WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada : WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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About The Team

WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture. The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions.

WM is more than just managing waste. We're industry leaders helping people and organizations achieve their sustainability goals, and We Are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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