Maintenance Manager, Reliability Engineering & Capital Projects – Midland, MI Onsite

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to join the Carbon Silica Technologies Business Operations team at the Midland, MI location. The role oversees the maintenance department and capital projects, ensuring safe, cost‑effective asset utilization and compliance with Cabot policies and statutory regulations.

• Implement maintenance projects and procedures within budget and on schedule.
• Improve mechanical integrity programs.
• Coordinate site turnaround initiatives.
• Achieve maximum output capacity, enhance plant efficiency, and maintain minimum operational cost.
• Manage the Maintenance group activities to ensure safe, cost-effective asset utilization supported by added‑value investment and regulatory compliance.

• Develop and maintain a program for site improvements, introduce new technology, and manage the execution of a capital expenditures and maintenance plan to ensure work is completed to a high standard in accordance with customer and project objectives.
• Develop and manage a work order system and preventative and predictive maintenance plan; monitor and analyze equipment performance to improve efficiency.
• Ensure the quality of spare parts and services purchased; manage suppliers and contractors, conduct vendor assessments, and enforce compliance with Cabot safety and site procedures.
• Participate actively in maintenance and capital budget preparation and cost‑expenditure forecasting; review forecasts regularly to assure appropriate spending.
• Ensure maximum plant availability through reliability principles and optimal asset management; maintain optimal manning levels.
• Practice Performance‑Based Management by coaching and developing employees, ensuring alignment with matrix functions.
• Support implementation and maintenance of the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the RC14001® technical specification.
• Lead and develop a team of craft and maintenance employees.

• Bachelor’s or university degree preferred, focus in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in Maintenance and/or Reliability Engineering roles in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience (developing and managing team members).
• Safety leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Reliability‑Centered Maintenance systems preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and develop budget.
• Knowledge in confined space entry, lockout/tagout, hot‑work permits.

• Dynamic, flexible, hard‑working team environment that promotes collaboration and growth.
• Training, peer coaching, and support to grow influence, position, and compensation.
• Meaningful work that contributes to a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future.
• Competitive benefits package, beginning on the first day of employment.

Cabot Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces differences and empowers employees to achieve exceptional results.

All applications are received in compliance with mandatory legal requirements. Notwithstanding any agreement, Cabot shall maintain a drug‑free workplace and requires all conditional offers to complete a mandatory background check and drug test. Certain positions may require a pre‑employment physical.

Cabot reserves the right to do business with any person or organization in any jurisdiction. Employees are not mandated to disclose compensation information and no employee shall be discriminated against on the basis of pay inquiries.