Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead maintenance strategy and reliability initiatives at a major chemical manufacturing facility in Alabama
. This is a key leadership role focused on maximizing plant reliability, improving equipment performance, and driving safe, efficient operations across the site.

• Lead and manage all site maintenance and reliability activities to ensure safe and efficient plant operations
• Oversee troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of complex chemical processing and ancillary equipment
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Lead site turnaround planning and execution efforts
• Implement reliability best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, safety, and management teams to optimize plant performance
• Manage maintenance departmental budgets, repair costs, and resource allocation
• Champion maintenance KPIs and departmental performance goals
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM), Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure spare parts inventory and critical equipment lists are maintained effectively
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training development for maintenance personnel
• Deliver monthly performance and progress updates to site leadership
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and long-term plant improvement strategies

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• 10+ years of plant maintenance experience within industrial manufacturing or chemical processing environments
• Minimum 5+ years of chemical plant experience preferred
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement practices
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance systems and CMMS software
• Knowledge of chemical unit operations, rotating equipment, and electrical systems
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and Process Safety Management (PSM) standards
• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams and driving operational improvements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance management systems
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

• Opportunity to lead maintenance and reliability strategy at a large-scale chemical manufacturing facility
• High-impact leadership role with visibility across plant operations and senior management
• Exposure to complex chemical processing operations and capital improvement projects
• Long-term career progression within a stable and growing organization
• Collaborative, safety-focused, and performance-driven environment
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Comprehensive healthcare package
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and holiday allowance
• Ongoing professional development and technical training