Maintenance & Reliability Manager

About the role

3V Sigma is a world leading producer of advanced specialty chemicals that range from synthetic polymers to organic chemistry molecules. Through a deep knowledge of chemistry, chemical processes and final market applications we develop and produce chemicals that deliver the high performances customers need. Continuous Innovation, sustained Quality and outstanding Customer Support have been the key ingredients of our success for the last 60 years.

You will directly supervise a Reliability Engineer, Lead Millwright, Lead E&I Technician, and Maintenance Planner.

This role is based on-site at our Georgetown, South Carolina facility. Local candidates or those willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs.
• Oversee reliability initiatives, maintenance execution, and asset integrity programs.
• Track and report on maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analyses on recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Safety to support equipment uptime.
• Manage CMMS performance, spare parts optimization, planning and scheduling workflows.
• Support capital project development and technical reviews.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, API, ASME, ISO, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Lead and mentor reliability, mechanical, and E&I personnel.
• Facilitate PHAs (HAZOP, What-If) and follow recommendations through completion.
• Support sustainability initiatives, energy audits, and cost optimization projects.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred but may be substituted with significant industrial experience).
• Strong knowledge of reliability systems, industrial equipment, maintenance best practices, and asset lifecycle management.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, manuals, and regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with physical requirements (stairs, PPE, respirator use, occasional lifting).

Benefits

• Work for a stable, family-operated organization with a hands-on leadership culture.
• Make a direct impact on the reliability, safety, and performance of critical manufacturing assets.
• Lead an experienced team across maintenance, engineering, and reliability functions.
• Enjoy the benefit of working in a company where decisions happen quickly and your expertise matters.