Maintenance & Capital Projects Engineering Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Capital Project & Maintenance Manager to join our chemical plant operations team. This role combines maintenance management, project engineering, and team supervision to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations within the plant. The successful candidate will manage both employees and contractors while supporting plant operations through strategic maintenance planning and capital project execution.

• Leadership & Project Management Expertise – The role requires supervising teams, managing contractors, executing capital projects from conception through commissioning, and coordinating complex maintenance activities across multiple sites. This demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Technical & Analytical Proficiency – The position involves engineering work, root cause analysis, equipment troubleshooting, developing detailed work scopes and procedures, and using systems like SAP. This requires deep technical knowledge, problem‑solving abilities, and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
• Compliance & Safety Focus – Ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations, implementing Management of Change processes, and maintaining regulatory compliance are critical responsibilities.

• Supervise maintenance staff and contractors, including performance management, scheduling, and conflict resolution.
• Optimize resource allocation to ensure operational continuity.
• Plan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities using SAP enterprise system.
• Coordinate routine preventive maintenance and planned plant shutdowns.
• Manage capital projects from Front End Loading (FEL) through construction and commissioning.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation, and startup phases.
• Implement Management of Change (MOC) processes for projects and improvements.
• Develop detailed work scopes, job sequences, labor estimates, and bills of materials.
• Procure materials, equipment, and services while managing project budgets and timelines.
• Create installation and repair procedures and build job kits.
• Analyze data to identify root causes and implement corrective measures.
• Support operations teams through equipment troubleshooting and technical training.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety programs and regulations.
• Provide capital project and maintenance/reliability support for multiple sites including Bakersfield, CA, and the Edmonton, Canada facility.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a chemical production environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects and supervising contractors.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of chemical process equipment including utility systems, piping, rotating equipment, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret and create process drawings (e.g., layout, piping & instrumentation, electrical).
• Knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, and reliability fundamentals.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

• Experience managing direct reports.
• SAP Maintenance planning and scheduling experience.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and ISO 9000/ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Project Management certification.
• Six Sigma or LEAN Manufacturing experience.

• Compensation: $100,000 – $135,000 (market‑aligned range).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting Day 1.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Plan – 3% default contribution plus matching.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• AD&D Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.