Maintenance Manager

Job description

**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