Maintenance Systems Leader: PLC/DCS & Reliability

Sappi; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Lehigh County is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance resources and ensure safety initiatives at the Allentown facility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and expertise in PLC and HMI programming. Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a chance to contribute to the organization’s sustainability objectives and improve equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment in a maintenance / reliability management role.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support site safety initiatives.
• Manage and direct site maintenance resources.
• Train all relevant personnel on new processes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD

Six Sigma

Project Management

SAP maintenance management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

SAP

Job description

A leading global company in Lehigh County is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance resources and ensure safety initiatives at the Allentown facility. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and expertise in PLC and HMI programming. Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a chance to contribute to the organization’s sustainability objectives and improve equipment reliability.