Maintenance Manager – Power Generation

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $160,000 25% target bonus

• 401(k) with 4.5% match

• Benefits starting Day 1

• 120 hours PTO floating holidays company holidays

About the Opportunity

We are representing a leading industrial energy facility seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all mechanical and electrical/instrumentation (E&I) maintenance operations. This is a high-impact leadership role within a non-union plant environment focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

This facility converts post-recycled waste into renewable energy, supporting thousands of homes and businesses.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager will lead a team consisting of a Maintenance Supervisor and approximately 10 technicians (mechanical and E&I). This individual will drive maintenance strategy, oversee plant reliability, and ensure safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance activities including preventative, predictive, and corrective programs

• Manage daily work planning, outages, and long-term maintenance strategy

• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance personnel

• Oversee CMMS utilization, work orders, and maintenance records

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards

• Manage contractors, budgets, and spare parts inventory

• Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and plant performance

• Support plant operations through troubleshooting and technical leadership

Qualifications

• Background in power generation (waste-to-energy, coal, natural gas, nuclear preferred; refining considered)

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field

• 6–8 years of relevant experience

• 3–5 years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Strong knowledge of steam-generating plant operations and maintenance

• Experience with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office

Additional Requirements

• Must pass background check, physical, and drug screening

• Facility requires ability to wear a respirator (clean-shaven policy applies)

• Occasional travel (up to 25%)

Work Environment

• Industrial plant setting with exposure to noise, heights, confined spaces, and PPE requirements

• Physical activity includes climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and working on elevated platforms

Why Apply

• Leadership role with strong visibility and impact

• Competitive compensation and bonus structure

• Industry-leading benefits and career growth potential

• Stable, essential industry focused on renewable energy

If you're a hands-on maintenance leader with power generation experience looking for your next step, we’d love to connect.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must have valid, independent authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer, support, or accept any form of sponsorship—whether employer, third-party, future, contingent, transfer, or otherwise. Candidates must be able to work for any employer in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship of any kind. Work authorization will be verified, and misrepresentation will result in immediate removal from consideration.

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000 - $160,000