Plant Maintenance Manager

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

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Canada is seeking a Plant Maintenance Manager to oversee activities at its new Material Recovery Facility in North Dumphries. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians and be responsible for ensuring the efficient maintenance of equipment while promoting a safe and effective work environment. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of maintenance experience, including supervisory roles, and a background in industrial settings.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Company match on RRSP

Paid Vacation and Personal Days

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of maintenance technicians, including scheduling and training.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance programs

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Hydraulic systems

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.

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