Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

***This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of Axis Odessa, TX facility.

The Maintenance Manager position is responsible for overseeing all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the company’s equipment and facilities. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining high standards for equipment operational excellence for the business line.

A major attribute for this role will have a proven track record of oil field service equipment maintenance management. This position will have a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. Candidate should also have a strong knowledge in well services, workover rigs, pumps, BOPs, swivels and lay down machines. and other crafts and will be well-versed in all maintenance process and procedures and health and safety regulations. Additionally, this role may have departmental reporting and budgeting responsibility within the district operations management.

These objectives will be achieved by establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all machinery and equipment, ensuring these are implemented according to proper preventative maintenance programs and safety regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages the maintenance staff, shop staff, mechanics and technicians, who order, service, repair, maintain parts and equipment, and the tasks performed on facilities and equipment.
• Maintains equipment in a manner that meets organization standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime.
• Establishes maintenance procedures, preventive maintenance programs and procedures for all repair and installation activities.
• Administers training programs for shop staff and field supervisors to ensure and update on proper operations, preventive maintenance, and repair programs and procedures.
• Carry out regular inspections of the facilities and all equipment to identify and resolve issues and ensure functionality.
• Oversee the equipment inventory for necessary orders, including inventory of spare parts.
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance department.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors and service providers.
• Update maintenance logs and report to Director or Operations on daily activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal health and safety policies and federal and state guidelines and safety standards.

Supervisory responsibilities:

• Supervises maintenance department and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, evaluation and management of staff employees.
• Administers training programs with updated knowledge on proper operations, preventive maintenance, and repair programs and procedures.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving problems of direct employees.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High School Degree or equivalent required.
• Higher level education or certifications are preferred such as BS/BA in business administration or facility management, or certifications such as Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) or vocational school; equivalent combination of education and experience in oilfield well services and on the job accepted in lieu of education .
• Minimum three (3) years of proven experience as maintenance manager with significant experience in planning maintenance operations and knowledge of oilfield services equipment, parts and machinery.
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of mechanical and electrical systems and hydraulics.
• Proficient in maintenance platforms such as Limble as well as Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, workflow and reporting on activities.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• This position may require travel to other Company locations.