Maintenance & Engineering Manager Job

Arkema•Worth Township, IL

32d•$106,200 - $140,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance & Technology Manager leads the plant Reliability and Maintenance process by gathering and analyzing data, evaluating improvement opportunities, and executing the Mechanical Integrity plan, preventative, proactive, and reactive maintenance tasks. This role assures plant-level compliance to PSM and other regulatory inspections and maintenance. The position leads the site technical/engineering team supporting new product development scale-ups, control system management, and process improvements. The position will also have responsibilities for Arkema management systems (AIMS) program development. The Maintenance & Technology Manager leads the maintenance team for effective equipment reliability, assures plant-level improvements align with the Plant Specific Technology Plan, thereby closing local performance gaps and increasing Asset Capability (AC). The M&T Manager provides plant-level improvement project support, which may include fulfilling roles in the global project execution work process. The M&T Manager requires both technical knowledge and judgment to identify, analyze, and implement solutions. Must have the ability to appropriately enlist expertise through teams, support groups, and Technology Centers to enhance problem solving.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering required
5+ years’ experience in either, or a combination of, latex production, manufacturing plant/process or project engineering environment is preferred
Requires planning, focus on data-based decision making, objective prioritizing, the ability to work with all functions, and the drive to achieve results
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
Demonstrated ability to develop goals and action plans to improve performance
Highly motivated team player able to work at a fast pace.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance Experience - preferred
Supervisory Experience - preferred
Experience with fired boilers or plant utilities preferred

Responsibilities

Professionally manage direct reports including providing safety performance feedback.
Ensure that ISO, PSM, and PM requirements are met by maintenance personnel.
Manage department spending within guidelines, including contractor costs.
Manage contractor program to ensure work performed meets requirements of plant specifications and policies.
Prepare reports on plant equipment reliability on a periodic basis.
Conduct analysis to determine failure mode and root cause of equipment failures.
Establish and implement quality control procedures for stock and non-stock parts supplied by OEM/others.
Lead in planning major shutdowns.
Own the mechanical integrity program for the site.
Work with internal and external resources to plan and execute required equipment inspection activity.
Update and maintain information matrix for site MI status.
Lead Alsip technical team members to drive continuous improvements for capacity and quality.
Lead cybersecurity and control system management.
Lead technical team on new product development scale-ups and quality improvement trial batches.
Coordinate minor capital project assignments within the technical team to support Alsip Improvement Engineer.
Serve as ISCC+ registration contact person and facilitate ISCC+ certification.
Support the development and design of new site equipment and/or processes to improve the safe and efficient operation of the facilities.
Provide early stage project evaluation including layout and cost estimates for management review.
Prepare capital project scopes and objectives, leading Improvement Engineer to execute project plans while staying within project budget and the overall capital plan.
Provide engineering support in the design, operation, and maintenance of plant processes, equipment, and facilities.
Lead MOC/PSSR meetings and participate in PHA reviews.
Support and follow the requirements of the environmental management system.
Have a working knowledge of the standard and support the resolution of issues identified in internal and external audits and perform document review for continuous improvement of program implementation.
Participate as requested in Incident Investigations.
Support the Arkema culture of safety and plant safety processes by actively participating in DSR, BBS, JSA, and hazard recognition programs.
Support BBS process by performing observations.
Lead/manage all components of AIMS Element 6 and of AIMS Element 5 and Element 4 sub elements 4.1 and 4.2 covering Risk Assessments, Change Management and Capital purchases.
Manage the training/development of the maintenance department personnel.
Develop procedures, policies and training material related to PSM, Mechanical Integrity, management of change, etc.
Support Loss Control policy; all other duties as assigned.