Maintenance Manager
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Management
Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Manager
Salary: $$ 145000 - $$ 160000 per year
Location:
Proctor, West Virginia
Job Title:
Maintenance Manager
Reporting to:
Site Head.
Location:
Proctor, West Virginia - United States.
Industry category:
Petrochemicals & Fine chemicals
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the Plant Maintenance team. This role involves leading a team of Lead technicians and technicians to ensure equipment operates with minimum downtime, while maximizing operational efficiency and equipment life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a team of Maintenance personnel directing planning and scheduling, execution of routine and break down jobs, improve worker productivity, manage spare parts inventory, technical guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Plan and Schedule maintenance activities to ensure efficiency of resources and minimize production disruptions while maximizing equipment uptime.
- Develop and implement maintenance best practices; identify opportunities for efficiency and reliability gains.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, technology and supply chain to streamline operations, resolve issues, drive operational excellence and promote safety while reducing costs.
- Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of equipment reliability and the workforce.
- Ensure the availability of plant equipment through preventative, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance techniques.
- Conduct root cause analyses and lead implementation of corrective actions to address equipment failures and performance issues.
- Coordinate with production and operations teams to prioritize maintenance tasks and optimize resource allocation.
- Oversee the management of spare parts inventory; implement control measures to optimize stock levels, reduce carrying costs, and minimize equipment downtime.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs to meet regulatory (Process Safety Management) and internal standards.
- Develop and manage the maintenance budget; forecast expenditures, track costs, and identify avenues for cost optimization while enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives, such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- Train apprentices and trainees in maintenance and reliability activities to promote an environment of working as a team and continual improvement. This should include service work provided by operations personnel.
- Manage engineering and construction programs aimed at de-bottlenecking additions to the facility. Work with the project and construction teams during the next phases of expansion.
Qualifications:
- ? Bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or) Electrical Engineering.
- ? 15 years + of experience in maintenance within petrochemical and chemicals plants. Managerial experience is preferred.
- ? Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of maintenance professionals.
- ? A successful candidate must have high level of hands-on experience with equipment and be proficient at solving complex equipment problems.
- ? In-depth knowledge of the best practices and methodologies in maintenance in addition to modern techniques that ensure high reliability, efficiency, and safety.
- ? Proficiency in maintenance management software systems and tools.
- ? Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a quick decision-making approach.
- ? Sound understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- ? Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and colleagues to achieve the organizations goals.
Work Environment &
Physical Requirements:
- ? Must be able to work in a plant environment, including occasional exposure to chemicals, machinery, and varying temperature conditions.
- ? Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking, and standing for extended periods.
- ? Willingness to be on-call or work outside regular hours as needed to address urgent maintenance issues.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
NEW GREENFIELD PETROCHEMICAL/FINE CHEMICAL PLANT with highly-auto moated, STATE OF THE ART production equipment!!
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