Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and maintenance of all plant operating equipment, and facility buildings. Monitors and maintains the efficient operation of equipment and facility, with safety and good housekeeping as a priority.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with supervisors/managers to plan work priorities, obtain necessary supplies, and assess skills needed to complete tasks
• Engages with team members to discuss upcoming work assignments; delegates assignments based on team member(s) skills and experience
• Oversees and evaluates maintenance department team and ensure ongoing training and development of all team member skill sets
• Manages preventative and predictive maintenance program to ensure maintenance costs are minimized while tracking reliability improvements
• Conducts root-cause failure analysis on component and critical equipment failures to include resolution and corrective action implementation
• Provides technical support and training to maintenance team and production personnel on component and critical equipment issues and solutions
• Responsible for preventive maintenance for systems and equipment. Schedule target dates for restoration/repair/replacement of inoperative components and parts
• Develops and maintains working relationships with current contractors/vendors/service providers and evaluates the marketplace for new contacts as needed
• Understands upkeep of electro-mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gear boxes, agitators, shrink wrap machines, etc.; and all utilities such as boilers, chillers, air compressors and wastewater systems
• Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed safely, effectively, and in a timely manner; and completes all work instructions / orders and forms
• Maintains electronic maintenance records for site (preventative maintenance, equipment files, and work order system)
• Complies with all plant safety rules, mechanical integrity procedures and plant maintenance procedures. Attends & participates in team safety meetings & site safety programs

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and adjust priorities as necessary
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify issues and to determine necessary repairs Ability to plan maintenance schedules for plant/building systems
• Demonstrates supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports, logs, & inventory  
• Ability to maintain computerized maintenance system

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (Mechanical or Chemical)
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience working in a chemical plant with an emphasis on plant equipment or project management with a preference to previous maintenance supervision experience
• Prior experience in maintenance engineering with an emphasis on chemical compatibility, equipment failure analysis and system troubleshooting
• Prior experience reading schematics, plant and equipment drawings preferred
• Training and working knowledge of project management concepts
• Prior experience using computerized maintenance management software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work an eight (8) hour shift in a chemical manufacturing and warehouse environment
• Ability to frequently lift and move items up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to constantly move within and around exterior of the facility
• Occasionally ascends/descends ladder to perform maintenance responsibilities
• Ability to detect and recognize alarms/warning signals