Maintenance Manager

Veolia | North America; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Maintenance Manager to develop work plans, manage maintenance projects, and oversee plant operations. The role involves directing maintenance mechanics and participating in hands-on work to ensure reliability and safety.

The candidate will have strong leadership experience in a plant environment, familiarity with instrumentation and control systems, and CMMS usage to track equipment histories and maintenance performance.

Qualifications

• Technical or trade school graduate.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 4 years supervising in a plant environment.
• 4 years leading a small team of technicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed job schedules and work plans.
• Coordinate labor, parts, tools, and access.
• Manage maintenance projects and vendor work.
• Maintain CMMS records and equipment histories.
• Oversee environmental compliance issues.

Skills

Instrumentation & control

Supervisory experience

CMMS knowledge

Plant operations

Energy & Utilities knowledge

Education

Technical or trade school graduate

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Maintenance Manager will develop work plans and manage maintenance projects and records as well as spend time out in the areas of plant operations to study systems and equipment and develop work plans. The Maintenance Manager will direct the plant maintenance mechanics and participate directly in maintenance work execution work plans.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Management of employees, materials, spare parts, and supplies to support efficient and effective maintenance projects for the Maintenance Department and Operations Department.
• Prepare detailed job schedules, providing fully developed work plans for projects and environmental compliance issues.
• Coordinate labor, parts, materials tools/equipment and access to the equipment.
• Job planning includes estimates for labor and materials, reporting on performance against goals/estimates, maintaining records of maintenance execution, equipment histories and equipment parts usage, logistical requirements.
• Manages Maintenance Projects outsourced to mechanical or electrical vendors and maintains CMMS database.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• The job requires working indoors and outdoors, walking, and some lifting (50 lbs.).
• Ability to respond to calls during "off hours" and on site if required.
• Ability to work greater than 8 hours per day (when required).

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• Technical or trade school graduate.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)
• 4 years' experience supervising in a plant environment, building, or large facility as a Maintenance Manager or Senior Planner/Scheduler.
• 4 years' experience leading or supervising a small team of technicians.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with instrumentation + control systems for Plant Operations.
• Experience in a plant, building, or facility maintenance background.
• Supervisory experience as a Maintenance Manager.
• Energy & Utilities or Engineering Services (preferred).
• Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Additional Information

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.