Maintenance & Reliability Manager (Salary Range: $116,800 - $154,800) Job

• Effectively assigns daily maintenance resources to maintain plant and minimize downtime, ensures completion of all planned work with minimal overtime or rework and in full compliance with all regulations.
• Manages maintenance team performance through performance reviews (PMP) and regular feedback/communication to maximize effectiveness and create a positive environment; ensures team receives training and development in key areas.
• Partners with Operations and Process Technical Departments to ensure plant priorities are met, respecting the budget and production planning.
• Evaluates multiple scenarios to determine the most cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical support for specification, identification and purchasing of needed parts and work packages.
• Manages contractor program to ensure safety and work performed meets requirements of plant policies.
• Manages all infrastructure capital project activity according to the Arkema Stage-Gate process and ensures installations are in compliance with applicable codes.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance procedures; ensures MI and PM standards and procedures are followed. Ensures repair procedures, and equipment specific training are documented and followed.
• Oversee plant reliability for long-term production optimization while continuously reducing cost through improved equipment operation, maintenance and upgrades.
• Keeps VIS analysis of building equipment and utilities up to date, focusing on impact of failure (risk ranking) and mitigation strategy (information on spare part availability).
• Abides by terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and properly responds to grievances
• Participates in Management of Change process; ensures NOC and PSSR compliance.
• Participates as Team member

• Develops and manages maintenance and assigned capital budgets (annual and 3-5 yr. plans) within company guidelines
• Drives continuous improvement of maintenance department using appropriate KPIs.
• Maintains accurate KRONOS information for payroll.
• Serves as Site Key Control coordinator.

• Ensure timely completion of investigations and completion of actions generated from HES programs.
• Responsible for the safe operation of maintenance works (including contractors) and vehicles (incl. fork trucks).
• Supports the site HESQ policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements.
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SWAT, etc.).
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in plant maintenance and reliability management preferably in chemical, petrochemical, or hazardous materials industries, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Master degree preferred
• Six sigma certification and/or experience in Lean Six Sigma Operational Excellence implementation preferred.
• Mechanical Integrity inspector certification highly desired.
• Excellent communications decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Project management skills - Stage Gate Project Development process
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical Integrity and reliability
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams and high-hazard maintenance activities.
• Advanced MS Office Skills; SAP experience desired.

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