DUTIES:
Maintenance Operations:
Direct responsibility for maintenance personnel and for all plant maintenance activities for the facility.
Improve and maintain comprehensive predictive and preventative maintenance programs and KPIs for new and existing equipment to maximize over equipment effectiveness.
Improve reliability by installing programs and processes to monitor equipment’s health in real-time.
Control maintenance costs by managing storeroom and spare parts inventory.
Monitor operation of site utilities to maintain optimal efficiency.
Assist E&I employees with PLC and other various control systems monitoring, maintenance, and improvement.
Establish and maintain records pertaining to maintenance and engineering activities, such as work orders, expenditures, drawings, vendor files, equipment files, etc.
Oversee contractor activities related to construction, installation, and maintenance.
Be available after hours for plant assistance by phone or in plant.
 
Engineering and Continuous Improvement:
Oversee all activities that relate to the modification of existing and design of new facilities or equipment to meet the business plan.
Recommend engineering solutions to solve plant problems.
In conjunction with Production, help troubleshoot production issues and determine root causes for equipment failures, malfunctions, or other issues.
Provide technical support and drive continuous improvement to meet or exceed the strategic goals of the site

EHS&S:
Perform all duties safely by always following all company safety rules and protocols
Review applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on a regular frequency
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for new and existing processes
Run and maintain facility’s Mechanical Integrity Program
Participate in incident investigations and assist in development and initiation of corrective and preventive actions

General:
Communicate professionally and effectively with vendors and customers, when needed
Interact professionally with production personnel and all other departments
Complete other tasks as directed by the Plant Manager

REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Experience preferably in the chemical industry, with demonstrated experience in maintenance and maintenance planning and supervision
Experience in project management in a plant services role
Advanced organizational skills
Proficient multi-tasker
Data driven
Able to manage multiple processes, adapting and responding quickly to meet the needs of our customers
Preferred:
Experience with batch chemical operations
Experience in a PSM manufacturing environment
Project management experience in the construction of new plants and the modernization of existing plants
Experience interacting directly with customers and technical staff
Experience with PLC and/or DCS controls