Maintenance & Reliability Manager

3V Sigma is a world leading producer of advanced specialty chemicals that range from synthetic polymers to organic chemistry molecules. Through a deep knowledge of chemistry, chemical processes and final market applications we develop and produce chemicals that deliver the high performances customers need. Continuous Innovation, sustained Quality and outstanding Customer Support have been the key ingredients of our success for the last 60 years.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead our maintenance, reliability, and technical services operations. This role is critical to keeping our production capabilities safe, reliable, and continuously improving.

• Work for a stable, family-operated organization with a hands-on leadership culture.
• Make a direct impact on the reliability, safety, and performance of critical manufacturing assets.
• Lead an experienced team across maintenance, engineering, and reliability functions.
• Enjoy the benefit of working in a company where decisions happen quickly and your expertise matters.

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What You Will Do

In this strategic, leadership-level role, you will oversee the Technical Services Department and ensure operational reliability across the facility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and optimize preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs.
• Oversee reliability initiatives, maintenance execution, and asset integrity programs.
• Track and report on maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analyses on recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Safety to support equipment uptime.
• Manage CMMS performance, spare parts optimization, planning and scheduling workflows.
• Support capital project development and technical reviews.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, API, ASME, ISO, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Lead and mentor reliability, mechanical, and E&I personnel.
• Facilitate PHAs (HAZOP, What-If) and follow recommendations through completion.
• Support sustainability initiatives, energy audits, and cost optimization projects.

You will directly supervise:

• Reliability Engineer
• Lead Millwright
• Maintenance Planner

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What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred but may be substituted with significant industrial experience).
• Strong knowledge of reliability systems, industrial equipment, maintenance best practices, and asset lifecycle management.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, manuals, and regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with physical requirements (stairs, PPE, respirator use, occasional lifting).

This role is based on-site at our Georgetown, South Carolina facility. Local candidates or those willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: To be considered for employment you must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and you will not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Director

Full-time

Engineering, Management, and Project Management

Chemical Manufacturing