Job Description

This role is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all plant equipment and systems. The right candidate will manage a multimillion-dollar maintenance budget while driving continuous improvement, asset condition management and capital project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee maintenance operations, including E&I and mechanical maintenance staff
• Develop, implement, and sustain preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability
• Manage annual maintenance budges exceeding $2.5M, ensuring cost-efficiency and alignment with plan goals
• Oversee storeroom operations, spare parts inventory and procurement processes
• Troubleshoot and maintain process equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, agitators, boilers, piping, valves, tanks and reactors
• Build and execute process improvement projects for the maintenance group
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance reliability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the maintenance organization
• Scope, plan and execute capital projects for maintenance replacements from concept through completion
• Manage asset condition assessments and make repair/replace decisions to optimize lifecycle costs
• Oversee plant audits and ensure readiness for internal and external inspections
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a maintenance organization, preferably in a chemical plan
• Demonstrated success managing large maintenance budgets ($2M+)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems
• Able to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings
• Experience developing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs
• Experience managing CAPEX projects from scoping through execution
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems
• Hands-on experience with Modicon PLCs, VFDs, and DCS systems helpful
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance practices preferred

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