Maintenance Manager

Global petrochemical/fine chemicals processing plant(Greenfield) seeks to hire a Maintenance Manager!! Highly automated plant with state of the art production equipment!!

Job Title:

Maintenance manager

Reporting to:
Site Head.

Industry category:
Petrochemicals & Fine chemicals

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. The facilities and plants include sophisticated and modern equipment like turbines, compressors, centrifuges, high pressure steam networks, DCS process control equipment, electrical equipment, and many more supplied by leading global manufacturers.

• 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 teamwork 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.

• 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.
• Hands‑on experience with equipment and proficiency 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 organization's goals.

• 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.

NEW GREENFIELD PETROCHEMICAL/FINE CHEMICAL PLANT with highly‑automated, STATE OF THE ART production equipment!!

Annual Salary: $145,000 – $160,000 USD