Maintenance Manager
Houston, TX, US, 77066

Join the Gaco team, a trusted name in building envelope solutions with a heritage dating back to 1955.
We’re seeking a Maintenance Manager who’s ready to be part of a company committed to formulating everyday success for every customer through innovative, reliable products used to adhere, seal, and protect at every level of the building envelope.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Maintenance Manager drives facility and equipment reliability by leading maintenance teams, directing preventative programs, managing large budgets, and enforcing safety compliance. This role blends high-level strategic planning with technical troubleshooting to minimize downtime and optimize operational performance. We are seeking a Seasoned Maintenance Manager to oversee and optimize our maintenance operations. You will develop strategic asset management plans, lead a team of technicians, and ensure all machinery, equipment, and facilities operate efficiently and safely to support organizational goals
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement maintenance policies, procedures, and long-term asset management strategies.
- Preventive Maintenance: Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
- Team Development: Recruit, train, and manage a team of maintenance professionals, providing technical guidance and performance evaluations.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the departmental budget, controlling costs, managing resource allocation, and forecasting future expenses.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities strictly comply with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and industry safety codes.
- Vendor Management: Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
- Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Experience: 8 to 10+ years of progressive experience in maintenance management, preferably in a manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on Chemical Manufacturing
- Read, understand, interpret and communicate plans, schematics, P&ID’s, layout’s, etc.
- Mechanical systems including but not limited to pumps, motors, conveyors, mixers, loading and packaging systems
- Troubleshoot and install both low and high voltage lines and systems
- Ability to correctly weld, pressure test, cut, thread and install piping utilizing MIG, TIG, Stick welding as required
- Understanding of bulk delivery systems including HMI’s, automation, SCADA systems, actuators, valves and sensors with both chemical and gasses
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities
- Focus heavily on Lean manufacturing, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Continuous Improvement Projects and improving MTTR and MTTF
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
- Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
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Nearest Major Market: Houston