MAINTENANCE MANAGER - MIRA WASTE TO ENERGY PLANT

MAINTENANCE MANAGER - MIRA WASTE TO ENERGY PLANT 

HARTFORD, CT

EXP 5-7 yrs

RELO

BONUS

Job Description.

 We are a leading independent services provider for the power generation and related infrastructure markets for over 30 years, offers facility operations & maintenance, maintenance and construction, turbine repair and overhaul, technical support, and staffing. A GLOBAL LEADER dedicated to adding value by optimizing facility performance, we deliver exceptional performance and outstanding results.

The Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA) PBF/EGF is a 80 MW RDF facility located in Hartford Connecticut. It consists of three Combustion Engineering boilers each rated at 28TPH of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) and two GE steam turbines rated at 40 MW’s each. The PBF/EGF combusts Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) which is processed at the WPF located adjacent to the plant also operated by us.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of plant facilities and equipment. Manages the implementation of the plant's Maintenance Program and identifies those items which need improvement or additional work. Works with the plant operating staff to assure plant facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe and efficient operating condition at all times.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Oversee the activities of maintenance personnel in performing maintenance and repair activities.

Implement the plant's preventive and predictive maintenance program, including equipment failure records, and provide trend information to the Plant Manager.

Provide task lists and schedules for plant maintenance and contractor personnel for normal operating periods, planned outage periods, and forced outage situations.

Maintain the plant's Maintenance Manual and assure that vendor maintenance and repair manuals are properly filed and kept up-to-date.

Manages maintenance budget within constraints of the fiscal years business plan. 

Manages major maintenance and capital expense projects. 

Oversee the Plant Safety Program and maintain the Safety Manual, and ensure it is up to date and in compliance with local, state and federal requirements.

Sustain the morale and motivation of maintenance personnel and handle employee grievances as they arise.

Assist with the location, screening and hiring of maintenance personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include: possibility of working on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely lifting 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 the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, work load and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

BS degree in engineering or equivalent and 5+ years of power plant or similar experience required. Power generation or continuous manufacturing experience highly desired. Requires strong electrical and processor-based control background, rotating equipment experience and ability to use PC-based preventive and predictive maintenance tools. Minimum two years experience supervising technical, supervisory and administrative personnel. Strong leadership and ability to motivate employees a must..

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Strong leadership skills, mechanical skills, professional demeanor with ability to work with all levels--most importantly plant ownership.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE WORKED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPANY(IES): 

US power plants and power companes

NRG

Wood Group

USPowerGen

AES Corporation

Duke Energy

American Electric Power