Maintenance Leader: Reliability, Safety & TPM Expert

Energy Jobline ZR; Collinston (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Career growth

Leadership training

Collaborative team

Renewable energy impact

Job summary

Drax is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our Morehouse, Louisiana facility near Bastrop. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive safety, reliability, and cost-effective maintenance.

You will manage up to 20 technicians, develop strategies, and oversee planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement, working with Operations and Reliability teams to maximize equipment availability and plant performance.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of maintenance experience with asset responsibility.
• Experience leading maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with CMMS software and reliability tooling.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and RCM.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; related certifications considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities and personnel across the facility.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies focused on safety and reliability.
• Manage budgets, resources, and small capital projects.
• Promote safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations and Reliability teams to improve KPIs.
• Utilize CMMS to manage work orders and spare parts.
• Mentor and develop the maintenance team.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Maintenance planning

Asset reliability

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Reliability/maintenance certifications (asset)

Tools

CMMS Software

Job description

Drax is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our Morehouse, Louisiana facility near Bastrop. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive safety, reliability, and cost-effective maintenance.

You will manage up to 20 technicians, develop strategies, and oversee planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement, working with Operations and Reliability teams to maximize equipment availability and plant performance.