Reliability Maintenance Manager

LaBine and Associates•Proctor, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reliability Maintenance Manager Global Chemical Manufacturing | Full-Time | West Virginia Lead Reliability. Drive Performance. Build the Future. Are you an experienced maintenance and reliability leader with a passion for improving equipment performance in a continuous manufacturing environment? Do you thrive on solving complex mechanical challenges, developing high-performing teams, and implementing world-class reliability programs? A global leader in specialty chemicals and food ingredient manufacturing is seeking a Reliability Maintenance Manager to join its growing operations in West Virginia. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key member of the plant leadership team at one of North America's newest and most technologically advanced production facilities. As our facility continues its transition from commissioning into full commercial production, you'll play a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability, improving plant performance, and helping shape the long-term success of this world-class operation. If you're looking for a stable career with a global organization, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Join a financially strong global manufacturer experiencing rapid growth Play a key leadership role at a state-of-the-art North American production facility Work with advanced industrial equipment and cutting-edge technologies Lead expansion, debottlenecking, and continuous improvement initiatives Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Excellent long-term career advancement opportunities Enjoy the quality of life, outdoor recreation, affordable living, and welcoming communities that make West Virginia a great place to build both your career and your life

Requirements

Successful candidates will have a strong background in industrial maintenance and equipment reliability within continuous manufacturing operations.
10+ years of maintenance and reliability experience in a chemical, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemicals, food ingredients, or other continuous process manufacturing environment
Previous maintenance leadership or management experience
Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)
Demonstrated experience leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Expertise in Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and equipment optimization
Experience using CMMS and maintenance management software
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities
Strong understanding of OSHA, environmental, and industrial safety regulations
Significant preventive and predictive maintenance experience with large rotating production equipment used in continuous process manufacturing environments, including chemical, petrochemical, refining, or similar industrial facilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
Equivalent hands-on maintenance leadership experience will also be considered
Experience with large industrial turbines
Experience with compressors
Experience with pumps
Experience with centrifuges
Experience with high-pressure steam systems
Experience with rotating production equipment
Experience in continuous chemical plants
Experience in petrochemical facilities
Experience in specialty chemical manufacturing
Experience in refining operations

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors, planners, technicians, and reliability personnel
Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies
Improve equipment reliability, asset utilization, and overall plant performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, TPM, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and reliability best practices
Troubleshoot complex mechanical and rotating equipment issues
Optimize maintenance planning, scheduling, and work execution
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve plant performance
Establish and monitor maintenance KPIs to drive operational excellence
Lead equipment failure investigations and implement long-term corrective actions
Manage maintenance budgets while improving reliability and reducing costs
Oversee spare parts inventory and critical equipment strategies
Ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental regulations, and safety standards
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and regulatory records
Support plant expansion, capital projects, equipment upgrades, and debottlenecking initiatives
Develop technical training programs for maintenance personnel and operations teams