Facilities Maintenance Leader

Full-Time

Dayton, Ohio

Overview

We’re hiring a Facilities Maintenance Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and reliability of key mechanical and utility systems at a large industrial site.

This role focuses on critical infrastructure including multiple chiller systems, steam systems, air compressors, and associated pumps, tanks, and support equipment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable operation across active work areas, while also supporting major outages, construction integration, and commissioning efforts.

Note: This position includes on-call responsibilities and may require flexibility in scheduling, including weekends.

Key Responsibilities

Chiller Systems Operations & Maintenance

Oversee operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of multiple chiller systems

Support lift planning, delivery coordination, outage schedules, and installation sequencing for new equipment

Ensure proper operation of pumps, glycol systems, piping, and controls

Maintain documentation related to refrigerant handling and system performance

Steam System Operations & Maintenance

Supervise operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of steam plant systems

Maintain steam pressure and quality to meet operational requirements

Coordinate outage planning and shutdown scheduling

Air Compressors & Utility Systems

Manage operation and maintenance of air compressors and pneumatic distribution systems

Ensure consistent support of plant processes and mechanical systems

Control Systems & Monitoring

Support integration and monitoring of building and energy management systems

Ensure operational data, alarms, and performance metrics are tracked and addressed in real time

Team Leadership & Site Coordination

Lead and supervise a team of multi-disciplinary O&M technicians

Coordinate daily activities with site stakeholders and subcontractors

Lead troubleshooting efforts, system walkdowns, lockout/tagout reviews, and readiness assessments

Communicate site status, risks, and constraints clearly to leadership and project teams

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

Enforce safety standards, environmental regulations, and permit-to-work processes

Maintain accurate documentation including logs, outage plans, equipment data, and system drawings

What They’re Looking For

Required

5+ years of operations & maintenance experience with mechanical systems, HVAC, process chillers, or industrial utilities

Strong understanding of BAS/BMS systems, pumps, steam systems, and piping layouts

Experience leading teams in an industrial or large-scale facility environment

EPA Section 608 Certification

Preferred

Experience supporting major utility outages

Ohio Boiler & Pressure Vessel Operator License

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (SLC)

Experience with Ignition SCADA/HMI

Familiarity with modern building or energy management platforms

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $76,100 – $104,600 (DOE)

Comprehensive benefits package included

Opportunities for growth within a large, stable organization