Corporate Maintenance Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Corporate Maintenance Manager is the steward of PowerGrid's equipment asset portfolio. This role manages the Grid Alliance mechanics team, oversees all equipment make-ready and field preparation, approves major repairs (>$2,500), makes repair vs. replace decisions based on total cost of ownership, develops equipment replacement strategy, and conducts equipment evaluations during M&A due diligence. This person balances capital protection with operational efficiency, ensures equipment is properly maintained and field-ready, and drives maintenance cost reduction across all business units.
Safety is foundational. Equipment must be properly maintained to protect operations teams, maximize useful life, and operate reliably in the field.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grid Alliance Mechanics & Equipment Make-Ready Operations
Directly manage Grid Alliance mechanics team responsible for equipment make-ready and field preparation
Oversee all equipment receive, inspection, PM completion, upfitting, and field-ready certification
Ensure equipment meets company standards and is ready to deploy on day 1 arrival at business unit
Manage mechanics scheduling, workload, and equipment flow through make-ready process
Establish and enforce make-ready quality standards and timelines
Conduct regular quality audits of completed equipment
Ensure equipment returned from field is properly inspected, repaired, and readied for next deployment
Major Repair Approval & Asset Decisions
Review and approve/deny ALL equipment repairs exceeding $2,500
Conduct repair vs. replace analysis using total cost of ownership (TCO)
Make capital decisions: repair, refurbish, or dispose?
Validate repair necessity: Was equipment properly maintained? Is repair justified?
Escalate decisions >$10K to VP of Fleet
Root Cause Analysis
Investigate major failures (>$10K) to determine root cause
Answer: Was PM neglected? Why did we lose the engine?
Identify maintenance failures that contributed to equipment failure
Develop corrective actions and share lessons across business units
Total Cost of Ownership & Equipment Strategy
Develop TCO analysis for repair/replace decisions and fleet-level strategy
Calculate cost per operating hour by equipment type and age
Develop strategic equipment replacement recommendations
Identify equipment candidates for refurbishment, life extension, or disposal
M&A Equipment Evaluation & Due Diligence
Conduct equipment evaluations on acquired company fleets during M&A due diligence process
Assess condition, maintenance history, and compliance status of acquired equipment
Estimate refurbishment/repair costs and remaining useful life
Provide equipment valuation and TCO analysis for acquisition evaluation
Develop recommendations: retain, refurbish, or dispose of acquired assets
Identify equipment integration requirements for acquired fleets
Support VP of Fleet in acquisition financial analysis and deal decision-making
Preventive Maintenance Program
Design enterprise PM standards and schedules for all asset classes
Audit business unit PM compliance; escalate deviations
Hold business units accountable to maintenance discipline
Warranty & Cost Recovery
Validate warranty eligibility for major repairs
Coordinate warranty claims with manufacturers
Maximize warranty recovery; identify claim trends
Fleetio System Ownership (Maintenance & Reporting)
Own Fleetio system for equipment maintenance tracking and reporting
Manage PM schedules, work orders, and maintenance history
Develop maintenance dashboards and reporting
Create monthly/quarterly maintenance cost reports, TCO analysis, and compliance scorecards
Use Fleetio data to support repair/replace decisions and equipment strategy
Train business units on Fleetio maintenance functions
Vendor & Shop Management
Establish and manage relationships with authorized repair shops and vendors
Negotiate service rates, labor rates, and parts pricing
Develop SLAs with key vendors; audit invoice accuracy and repair quality
Monitor vendor performance and hold them accountable
Data Analysis & Cost Reduction
Analyze $26.1M annual maintenance budget; identify cost drivers and outliers
Segment costs by asset type, business unit, age; identify high-cost equipment
Partner with business unit fleet managers to solve maintenance challenges
Target 5-15% annual maintenance cost reduction through efficiency and process improvement
Prepare executive board packs on maintenance costs, equipment strategy, and cost reduction opportunities
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure equipment meets DOT/OSHA maintenance compliance
Maintain complete maintenance records and asset history
CORE COMPETENCIES
Team leadership: managing mechanics team, workload planning, quality oversight
Capital asset management: TCO analysis, repair vs. replace decisions
Maintenance operations: equipment make-ready, field preparation, quality standards
Equipment evaluation: assessing condition, estimating repair/refurbishment costs
Heavy equipment expertise: construction, utility, industrial equipment
Financial analysis: TCO modeling, cost analysis, business case development
Data analysis: extracting insights from maintenance data
Vendor management: negotiating contracts, managing performance
Systems fluency: Fleetio and fleet management platforms
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years fleet or equipment maintenance management in enterprise environments
5+ years managing maintenance teams or mechanics operations
Industry experience in power, utilities, or heavy equipment is strongly preferred
Proven experience with repair vs. replace decisions and TCO analysis
Demonstrated cost reduction track record while maintaining equipment reliability
Strong experience with heavy equipment or utility fleet maintenance (required)
Experience with equipment acquisition evaluations or M&A due diligence (preferred)
Experience with maintenance management systems (Fleetio or similar)
Proven root cause analysis and failure investigation skills
Strong Excel and data analysis skills
Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, business, operations, or related field
Preferred: ASE certification or fleet technician background
PowerGrid Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.