Maintenance & Capital Projects Engineering Manager

Water Technologies•Addison, IL

2d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Capital Project & Maintenance Manager to join our chemical plant operations team. This role combines maintenance management, project engineering, and team supervision to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations within the plant. The successful candidate will manage both employees and contractors while supporting plant operations through strategic maintenance planning and capital project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum 3 years of experience working in chemical production environment
Demonstrated experience managing capital projects and supervising contractors
Technical knowledge and understanding of chemical process equipment including utility systems, piping, rotating equipment, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
Ability to interpret and create process drawings (e.g. layout, piping & instrumentation, electrical)
Knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, and reliability fundamentals
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills
Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple assignments
Ability to travel up to 15%

Nice To Haves

Experience managing direct reports
SAP Maintenance planning and scheduling experience
Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and ISO 9000/QS 9001 quality systems
Project Management certification
Six Sigma or LEAN Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance staff and contractors, including performance management, scheduling, and conflict resolution
Optimize resource allocation to ensure operational continuity
Plan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities using SAP enterprise system
Coordinate routine preventive maintenance and planned plant shutdowns
Manage capital projects from Front End Loading (FEL) through construction and commissioning
Oversee design, procurement, installation, and startup phases
Implement Management of Change (MOC) processes for projects and improvements
Develop detailed work scopes, job sequences, labor estimates, and bills of materials
Procure materials, equipment, and services while managing project budgets and timelines
Create installation and repair procedures and build job kits
Analyze data to identify root causes and implement corrective measures
Support operations teams through equipment troubleshooting and technical training
Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety programs and regulations
Provide capital project and maintenance / reliability support for multiple sites to include Bakersfield, CA, Edmonton, Canada Facility