Facility and Maintenance Manager

Description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a skilled Facility and Maintenance Manager to join our dynamic team in beautiful Bland, VA. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in facility management, maintenance planning, and a proven track record of implementing lean principles to enhance operational efficiency.

This role will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation, safety, and maintenance of our facility and production equipment. You will lead a team of maintenance personnel, develop, and implement maintenance strategies, and work closely with site managers to optimize the performance and condition of our plant.

Your Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians, and subcontractors to maintain site equipment and optimize facility performance.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to enhance the team's skills and productivity.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy, ensuring optimal facility and production equipment performance.

• Establish preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life.

• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective maintenance practices and resource allocation.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and work with supply change to negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers.

• Ensure our facility complies with relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations.

• Maintain records of compliance and work with regulatory agencies as necessary, and ISO standards.

• Oversee and manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and service providers.

• Ensure quick and effective response to urgent maintenance issues.

• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, costs, and equipment inventory.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred) and 5 or more years of experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in facility and maintenance management.

• Knowledge of building systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance practices.

• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements.

• Proficiency in budget management and cost control.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.