Maintenance Manager

Vallourec North America•Muskogee, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vallourec is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager with a demonstrated work history of continuous improvement and a focus on keeping production machinery running. This role involves developing and enforcing maintenance strategies and processes for equipment and facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics, engineering, building maintenance, welding, and fabrication, while prioritizing safety for employees, the community, and the environment. The position leads the strategic direction and day-to-day performance of the maintenance organization, overseeing planning, budget management, and work execution for reliable and efficient facility operations. Key responsibilities include facility inspection, hiring and developing maintenance professionals, procuring parts and equipment, and documenting activities in SAP. The role involves assigning and prioritizing work, coordinating with contractors, and developing maintenance schedules to support operational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline
10 years of maintenance/technical/manufacturing experience overall preferred
SAP PM experience a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and a strong sense of urgency in delivering results
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, adjust quickly, and execute with minimal oversight
Collaborative leadership style that builds trust, encourages teamwork, and fosters continuous improvement
Skilled at influencing others using data, facts, and sound judgment
Ability to lead change, challenge the status quo, and drive innovative, cost-effective solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Experience developing and executing action plans that drive measurable results
Solid technical understanding of equipment, systems, and maintenance operations, including reliability practices and methodologies (e.g., RCA, RCM, predictive maintenance)
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals (mechanical, electrical, utilities) and equipment design/maintainability
Experience with project management principles including planning, cost control, scope definition, and risk assessment
Familiarity with construction practices, regulatory compliance, and technical documentation
Working knowledge of manufacturing/operations environments, including lean principles (5S, standard work, value stream mapping) and GMPs

Nice To Haves

SAP PM experience

Responsibilities

Develop and enforce maintenance strategies and processes for equipment and facilities.
Oversee planning, budget management, and work execution for reliable and efficient facility operations.
Inspect the facility.
Hire and develop maintenance professionals.
Procure parts and equipment.
Document activities within the computerized maintenance management system (SAP).
Assign and prioritize work.
Coordinate with contractors and service providers.
Develop maintenance schedules to support operational goals.
Lead change, challenge the status quo, and drive innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Evaluate vendors, equipment, and operational processes to improve performance.