Plant Asset Reliability & Fleet Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Plant Asset Reliability & Fleet Compliance Manager

Employer: Thompson Pipe Group

Job Function: Maintenance

Is this you?

• Do you thrive leading multi-trade teams across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding work?
• Can you keep a DOT-regulated fleet compliant while boosting plant uptime?
• Do you enjoy organizing work digitally (MaintainX or similar) and driving 5S culture?
• Are you confident coaching technicians, conducting performance reviews, and holding high safety standards?

What you’ll do

• Lead, schedule, and direct Maintenance Mechanics/Technicians ; set priorities and allocate labor efficiently.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance; create, assign, and track work orders in a CMMS (e.g., MaintainX).
• Oversee DOT fleet compliance; manage heavy equipment maintenance and industrial electrical repairs.
• Provide on-the-job training, daily guidance, and mentorship; complete reviews and corrective actions when appropriate.
• Build, rebuild, and repair equipment to spec; manage costs to meet repair estimates.
• Ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local codes; champion company safety policies and procedures.
• Sustain 5S standards and a clean, orderly, and safe maintenance environment.
• Procure, install, maintain, and repair equipment; troubleshoot faults and execute repairs.
• Estimate labor and material needs; solicit competitive pricing; control inventory and purchasing.
• Maintain detailed records of labor, materials, and work orders; prepare reports as needed.
• Operate light trucks for pickups/deliveries; maintain regular attendance; perform other duties as assigned.

What you know

• Trade tools, methods, and techniques for skilled/general maintenance and equipment repair.
• Scheduling, layout, and assignment of maintenance work.
• Health/safety precautions; technical aspects of your specialty; proper storage of tools/materials.
• Record-keeping fundamentals and legal/defensive driving practices.

What you can do

• Perform journey-level maintenance and diagnose complex issues.
• Prioritize, schedule, assign, and review work to meet deadlines.
• Train and lead personnel working on mobile and plant equipment.
• Interpret codes/regulations and apply them correctly.
• Operate vehicles; perform heavy physical labor and safely lift heavy objects.
• Read, interpret, and explain work orders; communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Make accurate calculations; work independently; maintain cooperative relationships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in one or more skilled trades.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of work.

Physical requirements

• Stand, sit, and walk for extended periods in plant environments.
• Communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Perform grasping/fine manipulation; bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 lbs; work near moving machinery; tolerate temperature swings, dust, and fumes.

Benefits

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Supplemental Life coverage
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Company events and a supportive team culture
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Real career growth

Core skills

• Leadership and team development; preventive maintenance strategy
• Construction equipment and facilities maintenance
• Mechanical troubleshooting; motor repair/replacement
• Electrical and electronic systems diagnostics/repair
• Engine performance/drivability ; diesel engine systems
• PM programs and inspections; mechanical testing
• Oil and tire services; vehicle/fleet welding
• Diesel and heavy equipment systems; diagnostics and repair
• Machine safety inspections; setup for production runs
• Meets physical requirements

Equipment and tech

• Diesel engines and diesel vehicles; automotive vehicles
• Material handling systems and conveyor systems
• Industrial controls and power tools
• Cranes and overhead cranes
• Industrial blenders/mixers
• Forklifts