Maintenance Manager - Sullivan Plant

Overview

This position will plan and direct power plant maintenance, managing work to be completed in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner to support both daily operations and long-term reliability.

• Plan and manage maintenance work; schedule crew(s), parts, supplies, tools, and transportation; review and update status of projects.
• Develop, implement, and manage assigned areas within the computerized maintenance management system.
• Maintain and manage maintenance records, train personnel in utilization of the system.
• Initiate repairs and requisition materials.
• Manage maintenance associated with power generation and balance of plant equipment.
• Plan and prepare budget forecasts for maintenance and projects.
• Plan and maintain a maintenance forecasting schedule for major maintenance and projects; work across functional divisions for coordination and planning.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager(s) and respond to requests for corrective maintenance.
• Manage and coordinate contractors performing work on and off site.
• Develop and manage inspection schedules.
• Prepare, review, and approve appropriate documents, records, work orders and reports.
• Draft, review and manage reports for overhauls and complete annual inspection checklists.
• Document equipment failures and perform root cause analysis; formulate solutions to minimize recurrence.
• Maintain maintenance history of equipment to include documentation of implementations.
• Assist in maintenance support contracts including development of work scope, quality assurance, change management, and cost control.
• Observe and enforce safety rules and practices, encourage safe work behaviors, and promptly correct conditions and unsafe activities.
• Develop formal procedures and checklists to reduce errors, provide standardization, and improve QA/QC and training.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Internal

• Plant Manager:
  Report to, receive direction, guidance and decisions from.
• Operations Manager:
  Coordinate with, exchange and provide information.

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives
• Repair Facilities:
  Communicate with and coordinate work.
• Consulting Firms and Manufacturers:
  Coordinate with and exchange information.
• Local Vendors:
  Consult with.

• Knowledge of industrial turbines and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy lift rigging, vibration analysis and rotating machine balancing.
• Knowledge of welding and machining.
• Ability to maintain organization and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.
• Ability to be self-motivated and function efficiently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&’s), schematics, technical letters, and vendor manuals.
• Knowledge of project management principals with ability to effectively execute a project from planning to completion.
• Knowledge of gas turbines (aero derivative and frame), steam turbines, hydro turbines, and plant auxiliary systems.
• Must be able to train, mobilize and motivate a safe and efficient workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to organize workflow and effectively utilize resources.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

This position has supervisory responsibility for plant maintenance personnel.

This is a field position at plant sites. Work may be assigned to a remote site as required to complete projects or assume similar duties. Travel may require use of a company vehicle, fixed-wing or helicopter aircraft. Some evening and weekend work may be required, including infrequent periods of around-the-clock work during emergencies and equipment testing. Occasional work in excess of a normal workday may be required.

Schedule and base location may be modified due to changes in Chugach business plans and/or maintenance needs at other facilities.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or related field, required.

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