Plant Maintenance Manager

Waste Management; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Plant Maintenance Manager for its newest Material Recovery Facility in North Dumphries. This role involves leading a team to ensure the efficient maintenance of equipment, while fostering a culture of accountability and safety. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in maintenance and supervisory roles, along with strong technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Stock Purchase Plan

Company match on RRSP

Qualifications

• 7+ years of maintenance experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings, waste/recycling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities and staff in managing the maintenance of equipment.
• Lead a team of maintenance technicians and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Red Seal, Millwright, or similar trade certification

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.

Benefits

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.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.

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