Maintenance Manager

About Enviva

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager will partner with the Corporate Reliability team to implement maintenance methods and procedures designed to reduce downtime, supply chain losses, minimize operating costs, and optimize the utilization of technicians, materials, and assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing teams to deliver production targets and quality objectives.
• Provide technical expertise to increase the number of zero breakdown machines, reduce breakdown re-occurrences, and increase Mean Time between Failure (MTBF).
• Manage, coach, and hold the 15 to 17 mechanics and electricians accountable in performing their jobs safely and in accordance with defined maintenance procedures and job plans.
• Direct your team and contractors to effectively deal with unexpected breakdowns in the production process.
• Demonstrate safety and maintenance procedures and equipment/tool operation to new employees.
• Complete employee performance reviews and review work backlog & weekly work schedule.
• Communicate detailed work schedules and results to other management groups.
• Lead a maintenance-turnover meeting and communicate daily results to plant management.
• Review and ensure compliance with safe work practices and operational excellence management standards.
• Own the operation, maintenance, and performance of common plant equipment.

Requirements

• Experience in maintenance management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.