Maintenance Manager

PQ•Joliet, IL

About The Position

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ's products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer. 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 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 working on site. 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.

Requirements

Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma or GED.
7+ years of experience in a chemical/manufacturing environment
Experience with project and maintenance budgeting
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.

Nice To Haves

Technical (STEM) degree or trade school and equivalent experience

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 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 working on site.
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.