The Maintenance Coordinator/Maintenance Engineer is responsible for leading maintenance operations across five e-scrap recycling facilities by coordinating maintenance activities, supervising Maintenance Technician I and II personnel, and driving equipment reliability initiatives. This position serves as the primary liaison between plant operations and the Director of Production Technology to ensure equipment performance, standardization, and continuous improvement across all locations.
The role combines maintenance leadership, engineering principles, project management, and reliability engineering to maximize equipment uptime, reduce maintenance costs, improve safety, and support future operational growth. 1 to 2 weeks of travel a month.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Multi-Site Maintenance Leadership
- Lead and coordinate maintenance activities across five e-scrap recycling facilities.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Maintenance Technician I and II personnel.
- Establish maintenance priorities and allocate resources based on operational demands.
- Ensure maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and consistently across all locations.
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex equipment issues.
- Assist facilities during major breakdowns, shutdowns, and emergency repairs.
Maintenance Planning & Coordination
- Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize production disruptions.
- Standardize maintenance procedures, PM frequencies, and work instructions across all facilities.
- Develop and monitor maintenance KPIs including:
- Equipment uptime
- Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- PM compliance
- Maintenance cost per operating hour
- Manage maintenance work orders and ensure accurate documentation within the CMMS.
Equipment Reliability & Engineering
Provide technical leadership for equipment used in e-scrap recycling operations, including:
- Industrial shredders
- Conveyor and sorting systems
- Dust collection systems
- Material handling equipment
- Magnetic separation systems
- Balers and compactors
- Hydraulic systems
- Air compressors and utility systems
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting root cause failure analyses (RCFA)
- Identifying recurring equipment issues and implementing corrective actions
- Developing equipment standards and specifications
- Improving equipment reliability and maintainability
- Developing spare parts strategies and critical inventory lists
- Creating and maintaining equipment documentation and drawings
Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Support the Director of Production Technology in capital planning and equipment investments.
- Lead maintenance-related capital projects from conception through implementation.
- Assist with:
- Equipment installations
- Facility modifications
- Process improvements
- Technology evaluations
- Vendor management
- Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and implementation plans.
- Identify opportunities to improve:
- Equipment reliability
- Process efficiency
- Safety performance
- Maintenance labor utilization
- Operating costs
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide coaching and technical training to Maintenance Technician I and II personnel.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
- Establish maintenance skill development plans and career progression pathways.
- Promote accountability and a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between maintenance and operations teams.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and support:
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs
- Machine guarding initiatives
- Arc flash safety practices
- Confined space procedures
- Hot work procedures
- Participate in safety audits and incident investigations.
- Promote and enforce safe work practices throughout all facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- Related technical field
Equivalent industrial maintenance leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience supporting multiple facilities or large industrial operations preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in:
- Electronic recycling or waste processing operations
- Heavy industrial manufacturing
- Material handling systems
- Industrial shredding systems
- Reliability engineering
- CMMS administration
- Project management
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Professional certifications preferred:
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities
- Knowledge of:
- Industrial electrical systems
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Motors and drives
- Conveyor systems
- Dust collection systems
- PLC and automation systems
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to analyze data and make fact-based decisions
- Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and facilities simultaneously
- Proficiency with:
- CMMS systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Maintenance reporting and analytics tools
Physical Requirements
- Frequent travel between company facilities.
- Ability to work in industrial environments with:
- Noise
- Dust
- Temperature fluctuations
- Moving machinery
- Ability to walk production floors and climb ladders and platforms as required.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear required PPE.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
