Maintenance Manager - Aberdeen, SD

Glacial Lakes Energy LLC; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Glacial Lakes Energy LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team and drive safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. You will coordinate maintenance activities, manage projects and budgets, and partner with multiple departments to optimize performance.

The role requires strong knowledge of industrial maintenance equipment, OSHA/EPA regulations, and hands-on leadership to build a collaborative, accountable team committed to safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Track A: High school diploma or equivalent; 5+ years in biofuels processes or related industry in Maintenance Management with progressive roles.
• Track B: Engineering degree; minimum of 5 years in progressive roles of responsibility.
• Experience with industrial maintenance equipment and systems (centrifuges, drying equipment, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, pumps, valves, electrical circuits, 4-20 mA instrumentation).
• OSHA and EPA regulations knowledge; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, develop, and support maintenance team members.
• Plan and coordinate preventative, corrective, and proactive maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance projects, schedules, contractors, vendors, parts, and supplies.
• Partner with Plant Manager, Production Manager, EHS, Lab, and other departments to maximize plant performance.
• Assist with annual repair and maintenance budgets and capital expense planning.
• Maintain spare-parts inventory to minimize downtime.
• Track maintenance work orders and backlog.
• Support shutdown planning, equipment reliability, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Lead by example while building a collaborative, accountable maintenance department.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team development

Budget planning

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE) is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team!

The Maintenance Manager plays a key leadership role in the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our facility. This position is responsible for leading and supporting the maintenance team, coordinating maintenance activities and contractors, and developing preventative and proactive maintenance practices that maximize equipment reliability and plant performance.

What You'll Do

As our Maintenance Manager, you will:

• Lead, supervise, develop, and support maintenance team members.
• Plan and coordinate preventative, corrective, and proactive maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance projects, schedules, contractors, vendors, parts, and supplies.
• Partner with the Plant Manager, Production Manager, EHS, Lab, and other departments to maximize plant performance.
• Assist with annual repair and maintenance budgets and capital expense planning.
• Maintain appropriate spare-parts inventory to help minimize plant downtime.
• Track preventative and corrective maintenance work orders and backlog.
• Support shutdown planning, equipment reliability, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Lead by example while building a collaborative, accountable, and team-focused maintenance department.

What We're Looking For

Preferred candidates will have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

Track A

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in biofuels processes or a closely related industry in Maintenance Management, with progressive roles and responsibilities.

Track B

• Engineering degree from an accredited school.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in progressive roles of responsibility.

Candidates should also have working knowledge of industrial maintenance equipment and systems, including centrifuges, drying equipment, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, pumps, valves, electrical circuits, equipment, and 4-20 milliamp instrumentation.

Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel are also required.

Glacial Lakes Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by law.