Maintenance Manager - Tunnel City, WI

Iron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S. shale basins. Iron Oak Energy Solutions, formed from the strategic combination of Covia Energy and Black Mountain Sand to create a premier frac sand mining company, delivering superior products and solutions to diversified oil and natural gas markets across North America. The combination positions Iron Oak Energy with unmatched scale, reliability, and deliverability to customers in all major oil and gas shale plays.

Iron Oak Energy is looking for a Maintenance Manager who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at our Tunnel City, WE facility. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the safe definition, planning and completion of process related maintenance activities. Working closely with process operations, the Maintenance Manager will provide guidance to the maintenance supervisors, coordinate with contractors, plant and mine operations and the technical services group to achieve planned goals, mechanical/electrical availability and production targets.

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to working safely as an advocate and leader of a safe work culture for all employees
• Responsible for maximizing the mechanical and electrical availability of all plant equipment via strategies for improving maintenance performance, including training, PM development, maintenance and development of computer-based maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Lead development of an overall asset management program including incorporation of predictive technologies, maintenance data, and work history
• Provide leadership to prioritize work assignments to maximize employee productivity and optimize equipment utilization
• Lead a team of mutli-disciplinary supervisors and hourly workforce to continuously improve performance.
• Ensure employees are properly trained in areas of maintenance
• Conduct field audits to determine to measure performance of the team
• In conjunction with the Operations Manager, set priority of resources and work schedules to achieve the production plans
• Interface with supply chain for the purchase of spares, repairs and warranty issues
• Work with outside vendors to provide technical assistance, resource and training support to department.
• Build effective working relationships with all departments through participation at meetings and promoting daily, cooperative interaction
• Provide leadership by administering fair and consistent personnel policy
• Provide leadership in the effective implementation and support of a work order-based, preventive maintenance program
• Provide input for formulating and defining policy at the plant and mine level
• Direct, monitor and coach subordinates, observing their effectiveness and subsequently conducting performance reviews
• Review reports and work plans; perform spot inspections of equipment
• Provide technical assistance for failure analysis on related components in conjunction with equipment manufacturers
• Direct, monitor and coach subordinates, observing their effectiveness and subsequently conducting performance reviews
• Provide technical assistance for failure analysis on related components in conjunction with equipment manufacturers
• Direct and oversee all maintenance contractors and service providers, including contractor selection, scheduling, safety compliance, work quality, cost management, and performance evaluation to ensure reliable and efficient plant operations.
• Other duties as assigned

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess 5 years of maintenance experience and a bachelor's degree, or 10 years of experience in maintenance in lieu of a bachelor's degree
• Engineering degree strongly preferred (electrical, mechanical, industrial, mining, electronic or automation fields).
• 2 years of experience supervising maintenance team or other related front line supervisory experience required.
• Heavy industrial experience required.

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

Iron Oak Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.

This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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