Plant Maintenance Manager - Ammonia & Reliability

Electrical Automation Services; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Modesto, CA, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and support a fast-paced production environment.

You will lead technicians, drive preventive maintenance, coordinate labor, and manage contractor relations while ensuring OSHA compliance and PSM programs. The role emphasizes root cause analysis and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years maintenance leadership in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems a plus.
• Strong knowledge of PSM (Process Safety Management) compliance.
• Ability to lead maintenance teams in a fast-paced production setting.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems and spare parts management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance technicians across daily plant operations.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Coordinate labor scheduling and weekly payroll approvals.
• Support production by minimizing downtime and responding to equipment failures with urgency.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls issues.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage outside vendors, contractors, and OEM relationships.
• Ensure OSHA, safety, and regulatory compliance; support PSM programs.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Team Management

Communication

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Modesto, CA, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and support a fast-paced production environment.

You will lead technicians, drive preventive maintenance, coordinate labor, and manage contractor relations while ensuring OSHA compliance and PSM programs. The role emphasizes root cause analysis and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing setting.