Maintenance Manager
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Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

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



