Maintenance & Capital Projects Manager - Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu - Delta Star Inc.

Description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

This is an exciting time to be joining Delta Star

We are Delta Star The largest, American-owned medium power transformer manufacturer in the United States and the premier manufacturer of mobile transformers and mobile power substations in North America.

We are an industry‑leader that has harnessed the power of electricity to reliably connect you to an essential part of modern‑day life. Giving you the peace of mind you deserve to go out and make the world a better place

Summary

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Maintenance & Capital Projects Manager to lead plant maintenance, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about driving operational excellence, leading cross‑functional teams, and supporting long‑term growth, we want to hear from you

What You'll Do

As the Maintenance & Capital Projects Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the plant and its equipment. You'll own all maintenance, CapEx, and CI activities while acting as the General Manager's right hand for operational growth. You'll lead a high‑performing team and collaborate across departments to implement best practices and support strategic expansion initiatives.

A Day in the Life

Your day will involve leading maintenance and engineering teams, managing facility upgrades, and driving performance improvements across the plant. You'll oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Whether you're solving equipment issues or planning major expansions, your leadership will be key to achieving plant goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Specific Duties

• Own all facility and equipment maintenance, projects, CI, and CapEx execution.
• Act as the GM's strategic partner for operational growth and long‑term planning.
• Lead maintenance and industrial engineering teams to improve safety, reliability, and productivity.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Plan and oversee equipment upgrades, installations, and long‑term strategies.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Align maintenance plans with production goals and new equipment introductions.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize production disruptions.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance and engineering staff.
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and safety.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and service agreements for quality and cost‑effectiveness.
• Partner with EHS to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Lead audits and track continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics (uptime, OEE, MTTR, MTBF) and recommend improvements.
• Drive OEE improvement and ensure performance visibility through dashboards and KPIs.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and manage departmental budgets.
• Lead CapEx project planning, justification, and execution aligned with strategic goals.
• Oversee facility renovations and expansions in partnership with the Corporate Director of Expansion.
• Support sustainability goals through energy efficiency and waste reduction initiatives.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance and operational issues.
• Manage the industrial team, including engineers, buyers, and maintenance staff.
• Lead change and alignment across the Business Unit to support company goals.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a seasoned and forward‑thinking leader with a strong technical background and a passion for operational excellence.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Facility Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of industrial maintenance and/or facility leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership, planning, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements, and CMMS software.
• Demonstrated success in managing budgets, reducing costs, and delivering CapEx projects.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Fluency in English required; bilingual in French or Spanish preferred depending on site (DSE/DIW: English; DSN: English/French; DSW: English/Spanish).
• Must live or be willing to relocate within a safe, reasonable commute to the assigned plant location.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer for U.S.-based positions.
• Deep understanding of maintenance KPIs and CI methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S).
• Experience with production equipment, control systems, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial computing, diagnostics, welding, pneumatics, cranes, and OSHA requirements.
• Experience in transformer manufacturing is a plus.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment uptime and OEE improvement
• Preventive maintenance completion rate
• Maintenance cost vs. budgetMTBF / MTTR performance
• Safety incident rate
• CapEx project completion and ROI
• CI initiative implementation rate

Why Join Us?

At Delta Star, you'll be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking team that values professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional service. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We also provide a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a corporate bonus plan.

You'll enjoy paid time off, sick pay, floating holidays, and access to flexible spending accounts and consumer benefits. Additionally, we provide a benefit bank, a wellness center to support your health and well‑being, and education assistance to help you grow in your career. At Delta Star, we're committed to helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Delta Star is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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