Maintenance Manager

Norsk Hydro

Maintenance Manager overseeing safety and operations of equipment and facilities at North Liberty and Elkhart plants. Responsible for capital projects, team leadership, and compliance.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeNorth Liberty • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the safety of the maintenance team and the efficient operation of all manufacturing equipment, buildings, and grounds
Ensure that capital projects are completed on schedule and within budget
Maintain the overall health of the facility’s assets
Support both the North Liberty and Elkhart plants
Implement preventive maintenance plans and preservation activities, including lubrication, inspections, testing, and PMD
Utilize predictive measures to enhance reliability
Act swiftly to address breakdowns and unexpected issues
Maintain the upkeep of facilities and grounds
Ensure compliance with state regulations regarding water discharge
Facilitate problem-solving sessions among operations, engineering, and maintenance to address and eliminate recurring failures
Lead the maintenance team to focus on the right priorities while working safely and maintaining quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10 years in Maintenance
3-5 years leadership experience
Engineering degree preferred or combination of technical school and experience in similar role
Basic understanding of safety principles and risk recognition
Familiarity with quality standards and housekeeping/organizational skills
Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of CMMS, MVP, and blueprint reading
Understanding of PLCs and proficiency in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
Ability to obtain project estimates and experience in project management
Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team and delegate tasks effectively
Excellent communication skills
Capable of leading and guiding others in decision-making and problem-solving
Accepts constructive feedback with a positive attitude
Strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills
Able to identify and communicate important information to key stakeholders
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Spanish-speaking skills are preferred but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

preventive maintenancepredictive measuresproject managementblueprint readingPLC understandingelectrical systemsmechanical systemspneumatic systemsCMMSMVP

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationstrategic planningorganizational skillsattention to detaildelegationaccepting feedbackteamwork

Certifications

engineering degreetechnical school certification