To lead and manage the site Maintenance Team, comprising mechanical, electrical and multi-skilled technicians, in delivering safe, compliant and cost-effective preventative and reactive maintenance across all site plant and equipment. The role is central to maximising plant availability and reliability, ensuring statutory compliance, and managing the maintenance budget.
- Manage, coach anddevelop the Maintenance Team, including performance reviews and training plans.
- Maintain a clearunderstanding of plant condition and performance, responding promptly andeffectively to breakdowns and unplanned stoppages.
- Source and manageexternal contractors were required, selecting suppliers based on competence,safety performance, cost and availability. Ensure all contractors are approvedand inducted and work under appropriate RAMS and permit controls.
- Plan, scope,resource and deliver planned outages on time and within budget, includingcontractor coordination and post-outage review.
- Provide technicalsupport and guidance to both the Operations and Maintenance teams.
- Work closely withthe Operations Manager to ensure maximum plant availability.
- All other dutieswhich reasonably fall within the capability of the Maintenance Manager wheredirected or requested by the Plant Manager.
- Ensure site remainscompliant to required regulations (PSSR, LOLER, COSSH).
- Manage themaintenance budget, both operational and capital, including cost control andforecasting.
- Manage criticalspares and stores, ensuring appropriate stock levels for critical plant.
- Lead root causeanalysis of significant failures and drive continuous improvement in plantreliability.
- Ensure the CMMS isaccurately maintained, including work orders, asset history and PPM schedules.
- Produce and reviewrisk assessments and method statements for maintenance activities.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead by example inhealth and safety, ensuring full compliance with the Health and Safety at Workregulations and WOL site safety rules.
- Participate in thesite on-call rota (currently 1 week in 4).
- Ensure all membersof the Maintenance Team follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workinstructions.
- Observe, befamiliar with and comply with all company policies.
- Ensure allcondition-based maintenance (CBM) activities are completed in line withComputerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) schedules.
- Achieve plannedpreventative maintenance (PPM) compliance targets and contribute to the siteavailability target of 90%, with performance monitored through KPIs such as PPMcompliance.
- Produce a monthlydepartmental performance report, covering KPIs, costs, safety and outageprogress, by close of business on the fifth working day of the following month.
- Ensure highstandards of housekeeping are maintained, keeping all work areas clean, tidyand safe.
Systems and Processes:
- Steam, condensateand water systems.
- Turbine andgenerator.
- Control andinstrumentation (DCS/PLC).
- Compressed airsystems.
- Flue gas abatementand reagent dosing systems.
- Ash conveyors.
- Fire detectionand suppression
Experience/Qualifications/Skills:
- An HNC/HND or degree in mechanical orelectrical engineering, or an equivalent time-served apprenticeship withmanagement experience.
- Proven experience in a maintenance managementrole within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skillswith a focus on development and performance.
- Experience of permit-to-work systems andsafe isolation
- Experience of CMMS and maintenance budgetmanagement.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively diagnoseand resolve complex plant breakdowns.
- Experience in planning and executingmaintenance schedules and plant outages.
- A proactive and preventativemaintenance-focused approach.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, andcollaboration skills.
- A strong commitment to health, safety andregulatory compliance.
- Flexibility to participate in the on-callrota.
- Experiencein power generation, biomass, energy-from-waste or a process industry.
- Knowledgeof reliability-centred maintenance or root cause analysis techniques.
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Maintenance Manager in Brighton employer: Cobalt Energy Limited
Cobalt Energy Limited is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training and growth opportunities, fostering a collaborative work culture that values creativity and teamwork. Our remote working flexibility combined with travel across diverse UK sites allows you to engage with cutting-edge projects while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic.
