Engineering/Maintenance Manager Job

JOB DIMENSIONS

Leads the plant Reliability and Maintenance process by gathering and analyzing data, evaluating improvement opportunities, and executing Mechanical Integrity plan, preventative, proactive, and reactive maintenance tasks. Assures plant level compliance to PSM and other regulatory inspections and maintenance. Leads the plant level capital projects, including fulfilling roles in the project execution work process.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance - (40%)

• Professionally manage direct reports including providing safety performance feedback.
• Ensure that ISO, PSM, and PM requirements are met by maintenance personnel.
• Manage department spending within guidelines, including contractor costs.
• Manage contractor program to ensure work performed meets requirements of plant specifications and policies.
• Prepare reports on plant equipment reliability on a periodic basis.
• Conduct analysis to determine failure mode and root cause of equipment failures.
• Establish and implement quality control procedures for stock and non-stock parts supplied by OEM/others.
• Assist in planning major shutdowns.

Mechanical Integrity - (15%)

• Own the mechanical integrity program for the site.
• Work with internal and external resources to plan and execute required equipment inspection activity.
• Update and maintain information matrix for site MI status.

Engineering & Project Management - (35%)

• Process Optimization/Facility Improvements: Support the development and design of new site equipment and/or processes to improve the safe and efficient operation of the facilities. Provide early-stage project evaluation including layout and cost estimates for management review.
• Project Management: Prepare capital project scopes and schedules, including cost estimates to support the production needs of the plant. Execute project plans while staying within project budget and the overall capital plan. Prepare scope documents and review contractors to ensure they can meet or exceed scope requirements. Manage and direct contractors used for the execution of capital projects.
• Plant Engineering: Provide engineering support in the design, operation, and maintenance of plant processes, equipment, and facilities. Lead MOC/PSSR meetings and participate in PHA reviews.
• Environmental: Actively support and follow the requirements of the environmental management system.
• Process Safety Management: Have a working knowledge of the standard and support the resolution of issues identified in internal and external audits and perform document review for continuous improvement of program implementation. Participate as requested in Incident Investigations.

Safety/AIMS/Training/Other - (10%)

• Safety: Support the Arkema culture of safety and plant safety processes by actively participating in DSR, BBS, JSA, and hazard recognition programs. Support BBS process by performing observations.
• AIMS: Lead/manage all components of AIMS Element 6 and of AIMS Element 5 and Element 4 sub elements 4.1 and 4.2 covering Risk Assessments, Change Management and Capital purchases.
• Training: Manage the training/development of the maintenance department personnel. Develop procedures, policies and training material related to PSM, Mechanical Integrity, management of change, etc.
• Other: Support Loss Control policy; all other duties as assigned.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• Comply with the HSEQ Policy.
• Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements as made known by the site and by the business unit (BU).
• Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business unit (BU) and Arkema Inc.
• Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions, aka SP, SOP, PWI, TM, to ensure productivity, quality assurance and cost effectiveness.
• Review their work areas for potential losses and Report hazards to the direct supervisor.
• Report Near Misses to the direct supervisor; report Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor. Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS /WORK EXPERIENCE

• BS degree required. Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred. MBA/MS a plus.
• 10 - 12 years in a chemical manufacturing environment required; solvent-based preferred.
• Proven experience in industrial safety & environmental compliance.
• Hands on knowledge & experience with ISO, PSM, Mechanical Integrity programs.
• Proficient with or ability to learn computer spreadsheets & database applications including SAP.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing techniques and Total Predictive Maintenance
• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

• Strong problem solving, multi-tasking, and project management skills for process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills