Maintenance & Reliability Manager Job

Job Duties

• Effectively assigns daily maintenance resources to maintain plant and minimize downtime, ensuring completion of all planned work with minimal overtime or rework and in full compliance with all regulations.
• Manages maintenance team performance through performance reviews (PMP) and regular feedback/communication to maximize effectiveness and create a positive environment; ensures team receives training and development in key areas.
• Partners with Operations and Process Technical Departments to ensure plant priorities are met, respecting the budget and production planning.
• Evaluates multiple scenarios to determine the most cost-effective solutions.
• Provides technical support for specification, identification, and purchasing of needed parts and work packages.
• Manages contractor program to ensure safety and work performed meets requirements of plant policies.
• Manages all maintenance capital project activity according to the Arkema Stage-Gate process and ensures installations are in compliance with applicable codes.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance procedures; ensures MI and PM standards and procedures are followed. Ensures repair procedures, and equipment specific training are documented and followed.
• Oversees plant reliability for long-term production optimization while continuously reducing cost through improved equipment operation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Keeps VIS analysis of building equipment and utilities up to date, focusing on impact of failure (risk ranking) and mitigation strategy (information on spare part availability).
• Abides by terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and properly responds to grievances.
• Participates in Management of Change process; ensures NOC and PSSR compliance.
• Participates as Team member

Qualifications & Competencies

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in plant maintenance and reliability management, preferably in chemical, petrochemical, or hazardous materials industries, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; Master degree preferred.
• Six sigma certification and/or experience in Lean Six Sigma Operational Excellence implementation preferred.
• Mechanical Integrity inspector certification highly desired.
• Excellent communications, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills - Stage Gate Project Development process.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical integrity and reliability.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams and high-hazard maintenance activities.
• Advanced MS Office Skills; SAP experience desired.