Maintenance Manager

Associate degree strongly preferred in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Environmental Technology, or a related technical field. Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (TMS) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, labor utilization, and equipment history.

Our Client, an Automotive company, is looking for a Maintenance Manager for their Detroit, MI location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Supervise skilled trades employees responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Energy Center and Wastewater Treatment Plant. Document and manage trades schedule and overtime.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical utility systems supporting plant manufacturing.
• Manage daily maintenance activities including preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Prioritize work orders, allocate manpower, and coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations including wastewater discharge permits, water treatment requirements, air permits, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure all wastewater treatment processes operate within regulatory limits while maintaining accurate operational and compliance records.
• Lead troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation, and process control issues.
• Support operation and maintenance of:
• Industrial boilers
• Chillers and chilled water systems
• Cooling towers
• Compressed air systems
• HVAC equipment
• Pumps and piping systems
• Heat exchangers
• Water softening and treatment systems
• Wastewater treatment equipment
• Chemical feed systems
• Manage PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems supporting Energy Center and WWTP operations.
• Document, manage and communicate status of equipment.
• Coordinate outside contractors, vendors, and service providers while ensuring compliance with plant safety requirements.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Analyze equipment failures and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support capital improvement projects from planning through installation and commissioning.
• Manage maintenance budgets, inventories, spare parts, and procurement activities.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (TMS) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, labor utilization, and equipment history.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including equipment uptime, MTTR, MTBF, PM compliance, utility consumption, and maintenance backlog.
• Lead daily Shop Floor Management (SFM/SIS) meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, employee development, and operational excellence.

 
Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, industrial facilities, or automotive operations.
• Minimum of one (1) years of supervisory or team leadership experience leading skilled trades personnel.
• Experience supervising preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft software suite.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required to support plant operations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Preferred qualifications (nice to have)
• Working knowledge of industrial Energy Center operations and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant processes.
• Associate degree strongly preferred in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Environmental Technology, or a related technical field. Bachelor’s Degree is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, or mechanical drawings.

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program