Plant Maintenance Manager

WM; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Plant Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance activities at their new Material Recovery Facility. Responsibilities include overseeing a maintenance team, implementing preventative maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has significant maintenance experience, and the position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including performance bonuses. This role is based on-site in Cambridge, Ontario.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of maintenance experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings, preferably in waste/recycling.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, especially conveyors and sorters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities and staff management.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs.

Skills

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Overview

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.
• Ensure 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.

The expected base pay range for this on-site position in Cambridge, ON is $98,000 - $110,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus. This is position is for an existing vacancy.

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.

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