Maintenance Manager in Rayville

Energy Jobline ZR; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits start Day One

401(k) matching

Career growth

Leadership development

Collaborative team

Impact in renewable energy

Job summary

Drax is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our wood pellet manufacturing facility in Morehouse, Louisiana. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will guide maintenance planning, reliability initiatives, budgets, and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong safety focus, and building a high-performing team of up to 20 technicians while partnering with Operations and Reliability teams to maximise plant availability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in maintenance with asset responsibility.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and resource planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; other reliability/leadership certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities and personnel across the facility.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Manage maintenance budgets, resources, and small capital projects.
• Champion safety culture and compliance with regulations.
• Partner with Operations and Reliability to minimize downtime and improve KPIs.
• Utilize CMMS to manage work orders and spare parts inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and RCM.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS experience

Lean Six Sigma

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Manager

Bastrop, Louisiana Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Join a team of practical doers, future thinkers, and business champions who are committed to decarbonizing the planet for to come.

About the Role

Drax is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our wood pellet manufacturing facility in Morehouse, Louisiana.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Maintenance Department, overseeing maintenance planning, reliability initiatives, departmental budgets, and continuous improvement efforts. You will lead a team of up to 20 maintenance professionals and work in close partnership with Operations and Reliability teams to maximize plant performance, equipment availability, and operational efficiency.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is passionate about safety, people development, and driving world-class maintenance practices in a manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage all maintenance activities and personnel across the facility.
• Develop and execute plant maintenance strategies focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Manage maintenance budgets, resources, and small capital improvement projects.
• Champion Drax's safety culture by fostering a safe and healthy workplace and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Partner with Operations and Reliability teams to minimize downtime and improve maintenance KPIs.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
• Support and promote Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies such as Kaizen, Kanban, and SMED.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop maintenance team members to build a high-performing culture.
• Ensure maintenance procedures and training programs remain current and effective.
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Drive productivity and efficiency improvements while maintaining quality, environmental, and safety standards.

What You'll Bring

• 5-10 years of maintenance or related industrial experience with responsibility for maintenance assets.
• Previous experience leading and supervising maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, asset reliability, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience using CMMS software.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and RCM principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field .Additional reliability, maintenance, or leadership certifications are considered an asset.

Why Drax?

At Drax, you're not just taking the next step in your career; you're helping build a cleaner energy future.

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning on Day One
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy industry