Plant Based Maintenance Manager, GCPL Basin

Plant Based Maintenance Manager, GCPL Central Basin

Join Air Liquide to apply for the Plant Based Maintenance Manager, GCPL Central Basin role.

Location: Bayport, TX

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions vital to their production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S., supplying oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and syngas to customers in chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, and steel industries. Our operations are monitored 24/7 in Houston.

• Support and comply with all Air Liquide safety, health, and environmental procedures and policies.
• Lead the Maintenance Team; reports to GCPL Central Basin Manager with dotted line reporting to National Maintenance.
• Manage the pool of I&E and Mechanical Technicians, Warehouse Technician, and planner/scheduler.
• Execute the monthly plant‑based maintenance plan defined in Maximo, and manage local exceptional maintenance.
• Ensure proper documentation of work within Maximo, review vendor repair, test & inspection reports.
• Work with National Warehouse and National Maintenance to identify strategic Inventory Supply Requests.
• Engage subject matter experts for vendor shop repairs; ensure quality and adherence to Air Liquide standards.
• Maintain compliance of the PM program and document follow‑up work.
• Complete plant‑based major maintenance activities on schedule and within budget.
• Participate in the R&M budgeting process and development of annual maintenance schedule, budget, and turnaround plans.
• Ensure spare parts stocking at national warehouse.
• Monitor contractor work quality and costs.
• Assist Maintenance team in maintaining equipment manuals.
• Make suggestions to improve plant safety, efficiency, reliability, and quality.
• Lead by example and motivate others to excel and succeed.
• Set and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Support additional maintenance issues as requested by management.
• Ability to work call‑outs, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Engineering degree required (Mechanical Engineering preferred; Electrical Engineering considered).
• 12–15 years of heavy industrial maintenance experience if no degree.
• 5+ years of plant maintenance activities experience.
• Thorough understanding of safety requirements when working around plant equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster teamwork and navigate matrix organizations.
• Ability to manage multi‑discipline technicians to achieve a schedule and maintenance strategy.
• Valid U.S. employment authorization; no visa sponsorship required.

• Full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms/surfaces.
• Ability to work in non‑conditioned environment for extended periods.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in flash suit for testing and troubleshooting.

At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, customers, and community stakeholders. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Chemical Manufacturing