Maintenance Manager

Brief Description

Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) seeks a dynamic

Maintenance Manager

for the

Bergen Generating Station

, a gas-fired combined cycle power plant supplying electricity to New Jersey and New York City. Located on Overpeck Creek in Ridgefield, NJ, the station requires a leader to oversee all plant maintenance activities under the direction of the Plant Manager. Managing a team of 12, the Maintenance Manager will ensure safe, efficient operations, optimize maintenance systems, and drive cost-effective solutions through strategic planning and robust leadership.

Reports To: Bergen Plant Manager Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Safety Leadership: Champion a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols, providing necessary tools and protective equipment, and conducting root cause analyses for incidents. Promote safety goals and communicate findings to staff and management.

- Team Management: Lead, develop, and evaluate a team of 12 maintenance technicians, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

- Maintenance Planning: Develop and execute long- and short-term maintenance plans, including plant outages, workflow charts, and material requisitions, to maximize availability and cost efficiency.

- Budget & Procurement: Prepare and manage annual maintenance budgets, track expenditures, approve invoices, and ensure compliance with CAMS procurement processes.

- HR & Policy Administration: Resolve human resource issues, communicate and enforce company policies, and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and environmental standards.

- Inventory & CMMS Management: Oversee warehouse inventory processes and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to issue preventative, predictive, and corrective work orders.

- Compliance & Documentation: Ensure accurate plant maintenance records, compliance reporting, and adherence to labor and environmental regulations.

- Project Execution: Formulate and deliver projects assigned by the Plant Manager, ensuring timely and effective completion.

- Emergency Response: Provide 24-hour on-call support for non-routine maintenance situations, ensuring rapid, informed decision-making.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and community stakeholders to support operational goals.

Requirements

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (relevant experience may substitute).

- Experience: 8–10 years in power plant maintenance (preferably combined cycle), with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.

- Skills: Strong leadership, critical thinking, and organizational skills to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication for engaging with customers, suppliers, and technicians.

- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and work around rotating equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals while using PPE (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.).

- Technical Expertise:

- Proficiency in CMMS (Hexagon EAM preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Project).

- Deep knowledge of power generation technology, including combustion and steam turbines, and auxiliary equipment.

- Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.

Summary

Applicants must possess a

valid driver's license

and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.