Maintenance Manager

Seeking to hire a Maintenance Manager for a direct hire role with our client in Joliet, IL. Our client is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas, and derivative products. Their products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires, and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing daily maintenance activities at the site with additional responsibilities for Project, Process, and Production Engineering support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Promotes and demonstrates the Operating Philosophy of Safety/Health, Environmental/Regulatory Compliance, Customer/Quality Commitment and Productivity, Cost Control and Asset Management within an environment of Continuous Improvement and Respect/Caring for all Personnel.
• Will direct activities in the plant in the absence of the plant or unit manager in terms of schedules, planning, work issuance, etc.
• Manages small/medium plant capital projects (<$300k), capital budgets, and fixed cost Repair and Maintenance budgets.
• Actively supports site JHSC (Joint Health and Safety Committee) through participation, support and promotion.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements.
• Ensures compliance with company policies.
• Communicates all issues, problems or concerns of the plant to unit managers and/or plant managers of the site.
• Encourages and implements a teamwork environment.
• Will lead by example, wearing all required PPE and following all procedures and accepted practices.
• Interacts with Plant Manager on plant maintenance scheduling and activities.
• Manages contractors working on site.
• Provides diagnostic and troubleshooting support for maintenance and operations.
• Interacts with all plant personnel to help develop and execute continuous improvement ideas and projects through the 7-step process.
• Aligns Plant Maintenance system with Corporate RBAM (Reliability Based Asset Management System) goals and objectives.
• Spends time on the shop floor with maintenance and operations personnel during troubleshooting, improvement activities, and supervision.
• Monitors and maintains integrity of assets and protective systems.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred: Technical (STEM) degree or trade school and equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in a chemical/manufacturing environment
• Experience with project and maintenance budgeting
• Experience includes development of PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and equipment lists.
• Familiarity with a variety of equipment in the processing industry, including pumps, heat exchangers, reactors, filtration, flow measurement, conveyors, mills, and bulk solid/powder material transfer equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledgeable in basic accounting & budgeting fundamentals
• Basic working knowledge of chemical process unit operations
• Computer skills: Word, Project, PowerPoint, Excel
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations - a plus

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates, promotes, and personally demonstrates Safety/Health as #1 priority.
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable.
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner.

Additional Information:

• 50% office and 50% manufacturing environment.
• Typical hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, or as needed to achieve business objectives.
• This role is based in a chemical manufacturing plant that typically operates 24/7.
• Occasional after-hours plant support required.
• Some travel required (<10%).