Title:             Maintenance Manager
Position Type:      Contract
Location:         California

Key Project Requirements: 
•    Proven experience managing preventive, predictive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance in a solid fuel-fired power plant.
•    Strong understanding of steam turbine technology, mechanical systems, electrical systems, instrumentation, and CMMS programs.
•    Ability to analyze and improve maintenance processes, reduce downtime, and enhance plant reliability.

Job Summary:  
NAES is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance activities at a 25MW woody biomass power plant in California. This role oversees all maintenance planning, execution, and documentation for steam turbine systems, electrical equipment, material-handling systems, and plant auxiliary equipment. The Maintenance Manager directs multi-craft personnel and contractors, ensures safe and reliable operations, drives continuous improvement, manages CMMS workflows, and maintains compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Ensure safe equipment operation in compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards.
•    Lead and supervise Electricians, IC&E Technicians, Mechanics, and contractors.
•    Oversee the CMMS work order system, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
•    Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs and reliability initiatives.
•    Investigate equipment failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
•    Prepare maintenance reports, documentation, and performance summaries for plant leadership.

Job Requirements:
•    Strong understanding of power plant operations, maintenance functions, turbine technology, mechanics, hydraulics, electricity, and electronics.
•    Demonstrated experience leading multi-craft maintenance teams, including Electricians, IC&E; Technicians, and Mechanics, within an industrial or power-generation environment.
•    Proficient in troubleshooting complex equipment problems and developing cost-effective solutions.
•    Understanding of work order management, maintenance budgeting, and cost controls
•    Familiarity with Risk-Based Asset Management (RBAM) principles and industry best practices.
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office and CMMS systems. 

Education / Experience:
•    6+ years of supervisory experience in a solid fuel–fired power plant
•    Experience with wood-fired CFB boilers and steam turbine generator systems highly preferred but not required.

Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $80 - $90.