Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Coordination

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities for mill equipment and facilities.
• Develop detailed job plans including labor requirements, materials, tooling, permits, and estimated completion times.
• Coordinate maintenance shutdowns and outage schedules to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain maintenance backlog and prioritize work orders based on operational needs and equipment criticality.
• Work closely with maintenance supervisors and operations personnel to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Monitor equipment history and maintenance records to identify recurring issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with purchasing and inventory personnel to maintain adequate spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Assist in development and implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Project Management

• Plan, manage, and oversee capital improvement and operational projects throughout the mill.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal personnel during project execution.
• Track project progress and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to specifications.
• Manage equipment installations, upgrades, rebuilds, and facility improvement projects.
• Review drawings, schematics, and project documentation.
• Ensure projects comply with environmental, safety, and operational standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and equipment upgrades.
• Prepare project reports, cost analyses, and status updates for management.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce safe work practices throughout all maintenance and project activities.
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures are followed.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ensure contractors and employees comply with all mill safety requirements.
• Support housekeeping and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• College degree required, preferably in an engineering field
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a sawmill, lumber mill
• Prior experience in maintenance planning, project coordination, or supervision preferred.
• Budgetary experience required
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and sawmill systems.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial environments including exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, and moving equipment.
• Ability to walk, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work extended hours or respond to emergencies when required.

Work Environment

· This position operates primarily in a lumber mill manufacturing environment and may require working around heavy industrial equipment, mobile equipment, and outdoor conditions.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Engineering degree preferred

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Industrial Maintenance: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Moose River, ME 04945 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Moose River, ME 04945: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person