Maintenance Manager

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Retirement plan with matching

Tuition assistance program

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department, drive a proactive maintenance strategy, and deliver equipment reliability, uptime, and cost efficiency. You will develop a reliability-centered maintenance culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the role requires guiding preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing budgets, and collaborating with operations to minimize

Qualifications

• Postsecondary diploma or degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Production Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Experience implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms for maintenance planning and reliability improvement.
• Knowledge of TPM, RCA, FMEA, RCM, and condition-based monitoring.
• Proven ability to reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability metrics.
• Strong electrical knowledge including power distribution, motors, PLCs, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Establish and monitor reliability KPIs (uptime, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, backlog).
• Utilize CMMS to manage work orders, planning, and asset history.
• Collaborate with operations to eliminate chronic equipment losses.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities while managing budgets and costs.
• Drive RCA, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

CMMS

Root cause analysis

Reliability engineering

Electrical knowledge

Project management

Excel

Education

Engineering/Industrial Management/Manufacturing degree

Tools

CMMS

PLC

Excel

Job description

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the maintenance department while developing and driving a proactive maintenance strategy focused on equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, asset lifecycle management, and continuous improvement. This role will lead and create a reliability-centered maintenance culture that maximizes safety, equipment uptime, operational performance, and cost effectiveness.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY:

• Champion safety through direct instruction and monitoring of employees.
• Ensure that employees perform their tasks in a safe manner which is in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Manage the environmental program, including waste reduction initiatives and proper control and disposal of waste.
• Quickly address and fix safety issues that need maintenance to repair.
• Assist in the development and promotion of the safety program.

QUALITY:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) activities for recurring equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Establish and monitor reliability KPIs including equipment uptime, MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), PM compliance, and maintenance backlog.
• Utilize CMMS systems to manage work orders, maintenance planning, asset history, and reliability improvement.
• Partner with operations to identify and eliminate chronic equipment losses.
• Maintain the plant's equipment and facilities, including the accurate diagnosis of problems and the timely and cost-effective repair.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Review production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives for equipment reliability and employee development.

ON-TIME DELIVERY:

• Maintain a preventive maintenance compliance rate of 90% or greater while minimizing production disruptions.
• Develop maintenance shutdown, outage, and turnaround plans to ensure efficient execution of critical work.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production teams to maximize equipment availability and overall plant throughput.
• Control operating budget to plan, including the investigation of cost-effective solutions to machine and facility repairs.
• Maximize productivity by effectively planning and executing work.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs by: improving processes, controlling labor and overtime, reducing waste and shop consumables.
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation to ensure continuous production operations.

COST:

• Drive asset management strategies that extend equipment life and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Optimize spare parts inventory through criticality assessments and reliability-based stocking strategies.
• Identify and implement predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and condition monitoring where applicable.
• Reduce reactive maintenance work through disciplined planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive maintenance activities.
• Control operating budget to plan, including the investigation of cost-effective solutions to machine and facility repairs.
• Maximize productivity by effectively planning and executing work.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs by improving processes, controlling labor and overtime, and reducing waste and shop consumables.
• Recommend, plan, and implement any new capital improvements, including equipment and machinery.
• Responsible for eliminating all causes of failure and ensuring full useful life in coordination with daily maintenance completed by operating personnel.
• Creates and manages the maintenance budgets.

RELIABILITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:

• Lead the site's reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategy.
• Establish a culture of proactive maintenance and equipment ownership.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on OEE, reliability, maintenance efficiency, and asset utilization.
• Utilize data analysis to identify equipment trends and prioritize reliability improvement projects.
• Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives and operator care programs.

PEOPLE:

• Develop employees through coaching, mentoring and providing training opportunities.
• Work with all levels of employees (hourly and management) and all departments to discuss and resolve maintenance issues.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

Other Duties as Assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Postsecondary diploma or degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Production Operations, or a related field.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory, leadership, or management experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of production equipment.
• Experience implementing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms for maintenance planning, scheduling, and reliability improvement.
• Knowledge of reliability methodologies including TPM, RCA, FMEA, RCM, and condition-based monitoring.
• Demonstrated success in reducing unplanned downtime and improving equipment reliability metrics.
• Strong electrical knowledge, including power distribution systems, motors, PLCs, air compressors, and hydraulic systems.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and monitor processes that enhance equipment reliability while reducing operational costs.
• Experience managing complex projects and applying sound electrical, mechanical, and leadership principles to achieve business objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and lead cross-functional teams.
• Capable of exercising sound judgment and making informed decisions with minimal supervision.
• Highly responsible, detail-oriented, and attentive to quality and accuracy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing and walking for your scheduled shift.
• Must remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the building to access files.
• Must work effectively in a noisy environment.
• Site inspections required to identify and address safety concerns.
• Ability to lift and move equipment or objects up to 20-25 pounds occasionally.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel required, involving walking, standing, sitting, and driving for varying durations.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for dialling phones and using a computer mouse.

SALARY:

• $80,000/year - $95,000/year

BENEFITS:

• A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture
• We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority
• Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Retirement plan with matching contributions
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG ( www.voestalpine.com ) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.