Maintenance Manager

Pyramid, Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager for an onsite Detroit, MI assignment. This 12-month contract role oversees Energy Center and WWTP maintenance, ensuring safe, reliable operation and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred), 5+ years in manufacturing/industrial settings, and 3+ years of supervisory experience. Strong troubleshooting and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Environmental Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of five years in manufacturing/industrial facilities or automotive operations.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise skilled trades employees for maintenance and operation of Energy Center and WWTP.
• Ensure safe, reliable operation of utility systems supporting plant manufacturing.
• Manage preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Prioritize work orders, allocate manpower, and coordinate schedules to minimize downtime.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and accurate operation records.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Water Treatment

Corrective Maintenance

Compressed Air Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology...

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Maintenance Manager. This is a 12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Detroit, MI (Onsite).

Job ID: 26-25911

Pay Range: $30 - $37/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise skilled trades employees responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Energy Center and Wastewater Treatment Plant. Document and manage trades schedule and overtime
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical utility systems supporting plant manufacturing.
• Manage daily maintenance activities including preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Prioritize work orders, allocate manpower, and coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations including wastewater discharge permits, water treatment requirements, air permits, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure all wastewater treatment processes operate within regulatory limits while maintaining accurate operational and compliance records.
• Lead troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation, and process control issues.
• Support operation and maintenance of:
• Industrial boilers
• Chillers and chilled water systems
• Cooling towers
• Compressed air systems
• HVAC equipment
• Pumps and piping systems
• Heat exchangers
• Water softening and treatment systems
• Wastewater treatment equipment
• Chemical feed systems
• Manage PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems supporting Energy Center and WWTP operations.
• Document, manage and communicate status of equipment.
• Coordinate outside contractors, vendors, and service providers while ensuring compliance with plant safety requirements.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Analyze equipment failures and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support capital improvement projects from planning through installation and commissioning.
• Manage maintenance budgets, inventories, spare parts, and procurement activities.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (TMS) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, labor utilization, and equipment history.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including equipment uptime, MTTR, MTBF, PM compliance, utility consumption, and maintenance backlog.
• Lead daily Shop Floor Management (SFM/SIS) meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, employee development, and operational excellence.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must have skills: - Preventive Maintenance, Water Treatment, Corrective Maintenance, Compressed Air Systems, and Root Cause Analysis
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Environmental Technology, or a related technical field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing, industrial facilities, or automotive operations.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or team leadership experience leading skilled trades personnel.
• Working knowledge of industrial Energy Center operations and Wastewater Treatment Plant processes.
• Experience supervising preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft software suite.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required to support plant operations.

Our client is a leading Automotive Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.