Program Manager, Trades Maintenance (Mechanics, MachiningFabrication, and PlumbingPipefitting)

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Summary :

Oversee the equipment condition inspections repair / replacement planning engineering budgeting priority setting work scheduling and maintenance for Metro Area mechanics machining / fabrication and plumbing / pipefitting equipment and facilities.

Posting Period : 11 / 21 / 2025 to 12 / 5 / 2025

Location : Chelsea MA

Salary : $111917.92 - $156740.65 Annually $2152.27 - $3014.24 Weekly

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Manages a group of mechanical machining welding and plumbing personnel who perform tasks related to maintenance and construction.
• Works with Project Manager Service Contracts to develop and manage maintenance service contracts to support existing Metro Water and Wastewater facilities.
• Manages and participates in the troubleshooting testing inspection and operation of mechanical process equipment and plumbing system in water and wastewater facilities.
• Provides written reports detailing results of problem investigations and economic justification for proposed changes.
• Respond to emergencies related to process machinery and plumbing systems and participates in the planning and scheduling of preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Supports the efforts of the Facility Assets Management Program (FAMP) Program Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) process and any related Task Forces or Task Team initiatives.
• Generates inspection lists and maintenance reporting through the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Assists in the development and administration of condition monitoring programs such as vibration analysis load bank testing and Thermography.
• Attends Operations and Maintenance (O & M) Meetings project progress meeting staff meetings and FAMP development meetings as required.
• Coordinates with other managers supervisors work coordination staff and others for optimal functioning of assigned staff.
• Monitors Work in Progress by coordinating with Maintenance Supervisors Operations Managers and Planner Schedulers and also monitors backlog with object of minimization.
• Manages all aspects of the Maintenance Program relative to preventive corrective predictive project condition based maintenance and emergency maintenance activities with special emphasis on the development of a formal preventive maintenance program.
• Prepares manages and oversees contracts and purchase orders for the repair and purchase of maintenance equipment.
• Develops the current expense budget for areas of responsibility including annual project work training and material purchases. Monitors budget performance and provides budget updates for the Current Expense Budget (CEB) as required. Approves and tracks spending justifies variances from budget and provides support documentation as required.
• Oversees the preparation of condition assessments and the establishment of engineering project priorities for the CEB and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Coordinates with the Operations Unit to assure that maintenance work is properly coordinated and prioritized.
• Implements staffing redeployments establishes work policies and procedures defines work priorities and oversees training program.
• Oversees the expansion and proper utilization of a parts inventory system to support maintenance activities.
• Prepares reports on the status of the maintenance activities as necessary.
• Provides technical input for major maintenance projects and review construction proposals to insure maintainability.
• Reviews assigned employee performance according to MWRA procedures as established and maintained by the Human Resources Department.
• Provides technical input for major maintenance projects and reviews new construction proposals to insure maintainability.
• Recommends upgrades to plant equipment and facilities to ensure continued optimal operation. Includes tracking major projects and the coordination of outside contractors as required.
• Promotes the MWRA Safety Policy and Program by participating in and supporting activities as detailed by the Occupational Health Safety department.
• Acts as liaison between and promotes harmonious relations with other Maintenance Managers Operations Managers vendors and MWRA departments.
• Coordinates shutdown and start-up of process equipment in support of maintenance activities.
• Ensures Facility cleanliness and makes rounds to ensure Facilities are maintained by staff.
• Schedules overtime as required.
• Provides training to assigned staff.
• Assists employee with procurement of tools parts and materials.
• Operates motor vehicles such as vans and pick-up trucks to transport materials to work sites pick up equipment etc.
• Inspects and troubleshoots various systems and equipment.
• Provides backup and support to the Senior Program Manager Trades Maintenance during wet weather events.
• Conducts assigned field audits of Facilities CSOs SSOs Tide gates and other structures in support of safe / efficient operation.
• Directs remedial action in all emergencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities

Tools and Equipment Used

Office equipment as normally associated with the use of telephone and personal computer.

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands fingers handle feel or operate objects including office equipment or controls and reaches with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds occasionally lift / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in an office environment. The employee will also be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is a moderately quiet setting.

Supervision Received and Exercised

This position reports to the Senior Program Manager Metro Trades.

Exercises direct supervision of the Supervisor Water / Wastewater Mechanical Maintenance; Unit Supervisor Machinist; and the Plumbing Operations Supervisor and their assigned staff.

Other Position Information

PCR :

Division : Operations

Department : EQ - General

Union / Grade : MOSES (Unit 9) / Grade 29

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sex or gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression or veteran status.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Asset Management,Fire Fighting,HR SAP,AC Maintenance,Environment Health And Safety,Maintenance Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 111917 - 156740