Operations and Maintenance Coordination Manager

Veolia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a Maintenance Manager for the Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Plant. You will oversee all maintenance activities, ensure plant safety and environmental compliance, and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and I&C maintenance, outages, and CMMS/Maximo updates.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, plus strong leadership, safety, and contractor-management skills. It offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Technical undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Extensive experience in natural gas fired combined cycle power plants preferred.
• Experience with LOTO and instrumentation/controls knowledge desirable.
• Ability to manage outages with multiple contractors and lead hourly personnel.
• Strong leadership, safety training, and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance to maximize plant productivity and safety.
• Direct maintenance staff with safe, reliable practices and training.
• Coordinate, schedule, and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Lead outages with internal teams and external contractors; review maintenance plans.
• Maintain CMMS/Maximo records, procedures, and training updates.
• Collaborate with Operations to prioritize workload and resources.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Safety compliance

CMMS/Maximo

Outage planning

Troubleshooting

Contract management

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Technical undergraduate degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Microsoft Office

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.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Maintenance Manager's overall function will be to manage all maintenance functions ensuring the maximum productivity and economic function of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Plant (BNYCP).The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing the daily maintenance of the plant. The Maintenance Manager identifies those areas which may need improvement or further development. The Maintenance Manager ensures plantsafety and environmental compliance.Directs Maintenance personnel with safe and reliable maintenance practice.Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and conducting mechanical, electrical, and I&C corrective, predictive and preventive maintenance of all power equipment. Responsiblefor maintainingplantCMMS (Maximo). Lead, Plan, and execute minor and major outages with the support from other plant personnel. Ensures that the Maintenance Procedures are constantly reviewed, updated, and adhered to by the Maintenance Staff. Ensures that the Maintenance Staff are up to date with their training and qualifications. Collaborate with the Operations team to prioritize the workload in alignment with resources.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:Ensures the safe and qualiunit or division practice.

• Ensures the safe and quality maintenance of the plant equipment, buildings, and grounds in accordance with established Maintenance Procedures.
• Takes necessarycorrective action in accordance with established procedures and industry best practices and at the direction of the Plant Manager.Directs the Maintenance personnel in the inspection and repair of plant equipment and the performance of their duties in order to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.
• Verifies work order completion in a timely manner.Determines plant maintenance requirements by following preventive and predictive maintenance programs and reviewing, evaluating, and prioritizing maintenance work orders to establish job steps, estimate man-hours, and specify part and equipment needs, including recommended inventory.
• Conducts periodic inspections / tours of the plant to inspect equipment, provides direction, supervision, and feedback to employees and ensures that all safety rules and plant procedures are followed.
• Perform and assist in troubleshooting activities as required.
• Supervises and oversees the Maintenance personnel skill improvement, training, and safety programs. Ensures that an adequate number of trained personnel are available to maintain the plant, even under adverse conditions.
• Mentors the maintenance personnel and prepares them for additional responsibilities and future advancement.Sustains the morale and motivation of maintenance personnel and handles concerns and/or issues as they arise.
• Assists with the screening and hiring of personnel.Develops and administers contracts and work scopes for external contractors to ensure maximum efficiency in the use of plant and contractor personnel.Responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing plant outages and overhauls as assigned.
• Conduct/Support Regular Safety Meetings (at least monthly).Address Safety at all Group Meetings.
• Respond to all safety-related incidents including, but not limited to injuries, incidents and near misses; write a report that explains what happened, identify the cause, and recommend corrective action following any established business unit or division practice.
• Follow up as necessary to ensure that corrective action is taken.Maintain the plant Maintenance Manuals and assure that maintenance policies and procedures are kept up to date.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• A technical undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Extensive experience in natural gas fired combined cycle power plant operations and maintenance is highly desired.
• Experience with LOTO process and procedures is desired.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation and controls, electricity, rotating equipment, power plant mechanics and operations are highly desired.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls with attention to detail desired.
• Experience managing plant outages with multiple contractors.
• Experience supervising hourly personnel, strong leadership and motivational skills are required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills desired.
• Proficient in time management skills.
• Strong proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, etc.) and CMMS/Maximo systems are required.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements include the possibility of standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.).
• Work with hazardous materials may be required.
• Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. 'On call' status will periodically be required.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $140000 to $175000 Per Year.

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.