Job description:
Global petrochemical/food ingredients Producer seeks Reliability Maintenance Manager for the Proctor, WV plant.
Reporting to: Site Head.
Location: West Virginia - United States
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Reliability Manager to lead the Plant Maintenance/Reliability team. This role involves leading a team of
work administrators, and technicians to ensure equipment reliability and safety through preventive and predictive maintenance/reliability programs, optimizing maintenance/reliability processes to minimize
downtime while maximizing operational efficiency and equipment life.
This position will serve as the Equipment Reliability Champion for the plant by providing technical support to plant equipment (ex:
Equipment Selection, Troubleshooting, major improvements and optimization projects) and technical training of all affected personnel.
The plant include sophisticated and modern equipment like turbines, compressors, centrifuges, high pressure steam networks, DCS process control equipment,
electrical equipment, and many more supplied by leading global manufacturers .
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and supervise a team of Maintenance/Reliability personnel providing technical guidance, training, and performance feedback.
2. Develop and implement maintenance and reliability strategies that align with organizational goals and industry best practices; identify opportunities for efficiency and reliability gains.
3. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, quality assurance, and supply chain to streamline operations, resolve issues, drive operational
excellence and promote safety while reducing costs.
4. Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
5. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of
equipment reliability and the workforce.
6. Ensure the availability of plant equipment through preventative, predictive, and reliability- centered maintenance techniques.
7. Conduct root cause analyses and lead implementation of corrective actions to address equipment failures and performance issues.
8. Plan and Schedule maintenance activities to ensure efficiency of resources and minimize production disruptions while maximizing equipment uptime.
9. Coordinate with production and operations teams to prioritize maintenance tasks and optimize resource allocation.
10. Oversee the management of spare parts inventory; implement control measures to optimize stock levels, reduce carrying costs, and minimize equipment downtime.
11. Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
12. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs to meet regulatory (Process Safety Management) and internal standards.
13. Develop and manage the maintenance budget; forecast expenditures, track costs, and identify
avenues for cost optimization while enhancing operational efficiency.
14. Implement continuous improvement initiatives, such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
15. Train apprentices and trainees in maintenance and reliability activities to promote an environment of working as a team and continual improvement. This should include service
work provided by operations personnel.
16. Manage engineering and construction programs aimed at de-bottlenecking additions to the facility.
Work with the project and construction teams during the next phases of expansion.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work in a plant environment, including occasional exposure to chemicals, machinery, and varying temperature conditions.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking, and standing for extended periods.
Willingness to be on-call or work outside regular hours as needed to address urgent maintenance
issues.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
? Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or) Electrical Engineering.
? 10 years + of experience in maintenance and reliability engineering within petrochemical and chemicals plants. Managerial experience is preferred. PSM experience is a requirement.
? Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of maintenance professionals.
? A successful candidate must have high level of hands-on experience with equipment and be proficient at solving complex equipment problems.
? In-depth knowledge of the best practices and methodologies in maintenance in addition to modern techniques that ensure high reliability, efficiency, and safety.
? Proficiency in maintenance management software systems and tools.
? Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a quick decision-making approach.
? Sound understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
? Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and colleagues to achieve the organizations goals.
MUST HAVE SOLID PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE OF LARGE TURBINES, COMPRESSORS OR OTHER PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED AT CONTINUOULS CHEMICAL OR PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS!!
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Global fine chemicals/food ingredient company that has built their first chemical plant in North America. Be part of a plant management team of a greenfield plant as it transitions for commissioning to full commercialization/full production mode in Q1 2026.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 145000
Salary Max : $ 160000
Currency Type : USD