Maintenance Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Promotes and Demonstrates the Joliet Operating Philosophy of Safety/Health (including PQP), Environmental/Regulatory Compliance, Customer/Quality Commitment and Productivity, Cost Control and Asset Management within and environment of Continuous Improvement and Respect/Caring for all Personnel.

• Will direct activities in the plant in the absence of the plant or unit manager in terms of schedules, planning, work issuance, etc.
• Manages small/medium plant capital projects (<$300k), capital budgets, and fixed cost Repair and Maintenance budgets
• Actively supports site JHSC (Joint, Health and Safety Committee) through participation, support and promotion.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements.
• Ensures compliance with company policies.
• Communicates all issues, problems or concerns of the plant to unit managers and/or plant managers of the site.
• Encourages and implements a teamwork environment.
• Will lead by example, wearing all required PPE and following all procedures and accepted practices
• Interacts with Plant Manager on plant maintenance scheduling and activities.
• Manages contractors and vendors working on site.
• Manage instrumental, electrical, mechanical technicians in a union environment
• Provides diagnostic and troubleshooting support for maintenance and operations.
• Interacts with all plant personnel to help develop and execute continuous improvement ideas and projects through the 7 step process.
• Aligns Plant Maintenance system with Corporate RBAM (Reliability Based Asset Management System) goals and objectives.
• Spends time on the shop floor with maintenance and operations personnel during troubleshooting, improvement activities, and supervision
• Monitors and maintains integrity of assets and protective systems
• Performs special projects or other duties as directed.

Minimum Requirement

Technical (STEM) degree or trade school certification

Preferred education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field
• 7+ years of experience in a chemical/manufacturing environment
• Experience with project and maintenance budgeting

Union experience is preferred

• Experience includes development of PFD’s, P&ID’s, equipment layouts, and equipment lists
• Should have familiarity with a variety of equipment in the processing industry, including pumps, heat exchangers, reactors, filtration, flow measurement, conveyors, mills, and bulk solid/powder material transfer equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be knowledgeable in basic accounting & budgeting fundamentals.
• Basic working knowledge of chemical process unit operations.

• Computer skills: Word, Project, PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Mechanical aptitude

• Ability to develop strong working relationships with the plant personnel and contractors
• Capacity to organize projects
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations desirable.

Pay and benefits

Starting pay typically between $100,000 - 110,000, with pay determined by experience, skills, and qualifications.

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner