Maintenance Manager

Come join the Smart Sand team!

We are a fully integrated sand supply and services company, offering complete sand, logistics, storage, and management solutions to our customers with our in-basin trans-loading terminals and our smart system storage capabilities. We own and operate premium frac sand mines and related processing facilities in Wisconsin and Illinois, which have access to three Class I rail lines, allowing us to deliver products substantially anywhere in the United States and Canada.

Position Description


The Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising all maintenance activities with regard to the installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes in order to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.


The position will work under the supervision of the Plant Manager; but will require working cooperatively with other Smart Sand managers and taking direction from members of the Smart Sand Executive Management group as necessary. This position is based primarily at our Oakdale, WI facility.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and supervises Maintenance Superintendents, Specialists, and Mechanics in their performance of regular preventive maintenance and repair on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Ensures all troubleshooting, repairs, and construction are performed safely using best practices and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• Directs and monitors training and competencies for Mechanics and Specialists to ensure those employees can perform their duties safely and efficiently.
• Develops a preventative maintenance program and coordinates a maintenance schedule to reduce downtime for production equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Able to research and find information in order to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical and electrical systems.
• Establishes job priorities and timeframes for Maintenance staff.
• Monitors completion of job assignments through frequent field observation and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and instruction and revises instructions and timeframes as necessary.
• Helps determine need for outside contractors to be involved in construction projects and schedules and helps supervise work performed by contractors or subcontractors on production equipment and plant facilities.
• Obtains quotes for equipment and parts and buys and approves purchases.
• Makes recommendations on capital equipment purchases.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for maintenance schedules, equipment installations, structural repairs and work orders and other operating reports.
• Manages maintenance budget including monitoring inventory and expenses.
• Works cooperatively to comply with facility-wide safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities

• Effectively trains, coaches, disciplines and develops employees to achieve and maintain positive working relationships within the department.
• Achieves desired results through effective leadership and appropriate influence while adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Supervises Maintenance staff.
• Reviews, verifies and approves time cards.
• Obtains and authorizes OT, PTO requests and other assigned work.
• Determines methods and courses of action to achieve departmental and organizational goals through effective planning and efficient performance of the department.
• Conducts performance reviews with the plant management.
• Models and reinforces safety as a top priority of the organization.
• Schedules and meets deadlines, adheres to policies and procedures and maintains a good attendance/tardiness record.

Education and Experience

• 5-10 years of maintenance/equipment and/or engineering experience in a mining environment.
• 10+ years of maintenance experience (e.g. preventative maintenance best practices, mechanical reliability, pumps, valves) required.
• Electrical or welding certification preferred.
• MSHA training and experience is required as is an uncompromising commitment to miner safety.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent documentation skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft-based programs and maintenance programs.
• Able to prioritize and meet schedules and timelines.
• Good judgment is required.
• Must be adaptable and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others.
• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.