Maintenance Manager-Refinery
About The Position
Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future. Thatcher Company is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Manager for its Salt Lake City, Utah, plant. What You’ll Do Lead and supervise maintenance staff, planners, and contractors. Manage maintenance schedules, priorities, and work orders through the CMMS system. Own and drive preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance and reliability programs. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems. Ensure compliance with OSHA, PSM, and environmental regulations. Partner with operations and engineering to reduce downtime and improve productivity. Oversee spare parts inventory and maintenance planning. Conduct root-cause failure analyses (RCFA) and implement long-term corrective actions. Support team training, development, and performance. Assist with reliability improvements and capital project execution.
Requirements
- 6–8 years of maintenance or reliability experience in manufacturing or chemical operations.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and process systems knowledge.
- Experience with CMMS, maintenance planning, and work order systems.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, PSM, and environmental compliance.
- Proven troubleshooting, analytical, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related experience).
- Lean or Six Sigma experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise maintenance staff, planners, and contractors.
- Manage maintenance schedules, priorities, and work orders through the CMMS system.
- Own and drive preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance and reliability programs.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, PSM, and environmental regulations.
- Partner with operations and engineering to reduce downtime and improve productivity.
- Oversee spare parts inventory and maintenance planning.
- Conduct root-cause failure analyses (RCFA) and implement long-term corrective actions.
- Support team training, development, and performance.
- Assist with reliability improvements and capital project execution.
Benefits
- Competitive salary- Pay Range $89K - $101K
- 100% company-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
- 401(k) with traditional and Roth contribution options
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA,
- 3+ weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
- Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
