Maintenance & Engineering Manager

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Our Maintenance & Engineering Manager is accountable for planning, directing, and controlling all resources required for the engineering, construction, and maintenance of existing and future capital projects. This position oversees the maintenance, I&E, and engineering departments while also providing leadership and professional guidance in these areas. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the engineering, maintenance, and instrumentation & electrical teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Direct the development, planning, implementation and ongoing management of full-site improvement and preventative projects.
• Accountable for the site CAPEX initiatives, including budgeting and directing engineers in capital project execution including process design, equipment specification, start-up support and troubleshooting.
• Accountable for full-site maintenance budget including parts inventory, tools, vendor services and other maintenance-related costs.
• Manage root cause failure analysis.
• Work closely with Production and EHS teams to safely schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to plant operations.
• Develop and manage the maintenance and engineering budget, tracking expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance for troubleshooting equipment failures and effective solutions.
• Establish maintenance strategies for equipment analysis.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors for maintenance services and equipment, while also continuously evaluating vendor performance to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness of services.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records and documentation related to maintenance and engineering activities.
• Partner with other global businesses on projects including CAPEX and plant troubleshooting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 10 years of progressive mechanical, instrument, electrical, or project engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing environment; polymers preferred.
• 5 years of supervisory or management experience in a plant environment.
• Experience managing a multimillion dollar budget.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or relevant area of study.
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or MBA preferred.
• Possession of professional certification.
• Ability to occasionally travel locally and internationally.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to partner with other department leaders to advance plant priorities and achieve results.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate and present to internal and external parties.
• Previous experience with SAP is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to read piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and isometric drawings.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Must possess knowledge of the chemical hazards of the process unit and all logic associated with the safe operation of equipment as dictated by the area of operation.

• Must be able to adhere to all rules, regulations and procedures, including those necessary to maintain required licenses, certifications and/or registrations.
• Ability to work efficiently independently and in coordination with others.
• Must be willing and able to safely, effectively and efficiently carry out written and verbal job-related instructions and adhere to all company policies and procedures.