Maintenance Manager

Ascent Industries Co•Cleveland, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager will have direct responsibility for maintenance personnel and all plant maintenance activities for the facility. This role involves improving and maintaining comprehensive predictive and preventative maintenance programs and KPIs for equipment to maximize over equipment effectiveness. The manager will also improve reliability by installing programs and processes to monitor equipment’s health in real-time, control maintenance costs by managing storeroom and spare parts inventory, and monitor site utilities for optimal efficiency. Additionally, the role includes assisting E&I employees with PLC and control systems, establishing and maintaining maintenance records, overseeing contractor activities, and being available after hours for plant assistance. The position also oversees engineering and continuous improvement activities, including facility modifications, recommending engineering solutions, troubleshooting production issues, and providing technical support. A strong focus on EHS&S is required, including performing duties safely, reviewing SOPs, participating in PHAs, running the Mechanical Integrity Program, and participating in incident investigations. The role requires professional communication with vendors, customers, and internal departments, and completing tasks as directed by the Plant Manager.

Requirements

College degree required, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
3+ years of experience, preferably in the chemical industry, with demonstrated experience in maintenance and maintenance planning and supervision
2+ years’ experience in project management in a plant services role
Advanced organizational skills
Proficient multi-tasker
Data driven
Able to manage multiple processes, adapting and responding quickly to meet the needs of our customers

Nice To Haves

Experience with batch chemical operations
Experience in a PSM manufacturing environment
Project management experience in the construction of new plants and the modernization of existing plants
Experience interacting directly with customers and technical staff
Experience with PLC and/or DCS controls

Responsibilities

Direct responsibility for maintenance personnel and for all plant maintenance activities for the facility.
Improve and maintain comprehensive predictive and preventative maintenance programs and KPIs for new and existing equipment to maximize over equipment effectiveness.
Improve reliability by installing programs and processes to monitor equipment’s health in real-time.
Control maintenance costs by managing storeroom and spare parts inventory.
Monitor operation of site utilities to maintain optimal efficiency.
Assist E&I employees with PLC and other various control systems monitoring, maintenance, and improvement.
Establish and maintain records pertaining to maintenance and engineering activities, such as work orders, expenditures, drawings, vendor files, equipment files, etc.
Oversee contractor activities related to construction, installation, and maintenance.
Be available after hours for plant assistance by phone or in plant.
Oversee all activities that relate to the modification of existing and design of new facilities or equipment to meet the business plan.
Recommend engineering solutions to solve plant problems.
In conjunction with Production, help troubleshoot production issues and determine root causes for equipment failures, malfunctions, or other issues.
Provide technical support and drive continuous improvement to meet or exceed the strategic goals of the site.
Perform all duties safely by always following all company safety rules and protocols.
Review applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on a regular frequency.
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for new and existing processes.
Run and maintain facility’s Mechanical Integrity Program.
Participate in incident investigations and assist in development and initiation of corrective and preventive actions.
Communicate professionally and effectively with vendors and customers, when needed.
Interact professionally with production personnel and all other departments.
Complete other tasks as directed by the Plant Manager.