Site Facility Manager

EKC Advanced Electronics USA•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. General Position Description The Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of industrial plant infrastructure, utilities, and support facilities. This role ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards while optimizing reliability, energy efficiency, and asset integrity across the refinery complex. He is responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and maintainability of refinery assets and equipment. This role focuses on identifying root causes of equipment failures, implementing reliability improvement strategies, and supporting proactive maintenance programs to ensure safe and efficient refinery operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
10+ years of experience in facilities or maintenance management, ideally in chemical processing or heavy industrial settings.
Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards (OSHA, API, NFPA, ISO 45001, etc.) and state building codes.
Proven experience in project management, contractor supervision, and maintenance planning.
Proficiency in maintenance management systems (SAP, Maximo, etc.) and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance Manage day-to-day operation of all non-process facilities, including buildings, workshops, utilities, roads, and waste management systems.
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and civil systems.
Ensure uninterrupted support services to production units.
Equipment Reliability & Performance Analyze equipment performance data to identify chronic issues and reliability improvement opportunities.
Develop and maintain reliability metrics such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), and equipment availability.
Conduct reliability assessments for critical equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, exchangers, rotating machinery, etc.).
Root Cause Analysis & Failure Investigations Lead and facilitate Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence.
Maintain detailed failure history and reliability reports in the CMMS (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Optimization Support the development of risk-based maintenance (RBM) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs.
Apply predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, etc.) to detect early signs of degradation.
Review and optimize PM (Preventive Maintenance) schedules for effectiveness and efficiency.
Asset Management & Integrity Develop and implement asset management strategies to extend equipment life and minimize downtime.
Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for tracking maintenance work orders and costs.
Maintain accurate records of facilities assets, utilities consumption, and maintenance history.
Participate in long-term asset lifecycle planning and equipment replacement strategies.
Work closely with inspection, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure asset integrity.
Ensure all reliability practices align with refinery safety and environmental standards.
Projects & Continuous Improvement Support design reviews and new equipment commissioning to ensure reliability considerations are built into projects.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, performance enhancement, and maintenance optimization.
Develop reliability KPIs and regularly report performance to management.
Plan and supervise capital improvement and maintenance projects related to facilities infrastructure.
Manage contractors, budgets, schedules, and quality control for all facility-related projects.
Ensure alignment of projects with refinery operational and strategic goals.
Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Enforce refinery safety policies, regulatory compliance, and environmental standards.
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
Coordinate emergency response planning, fire protection systems, and hazardous material handling related to facilities.
Administration & Leadership Supervise facility engineering and maintenance teams; provide coaching and performance evaluation.
Prepare and manage facility OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
Liaise with internal departments, regulatory bodies, and external contractors.