Maintenance Superintendent

Overview

Maintenance Superintendent role at Cyclyx

Company Overview:
Cyclyx International, LLC ("Cyclyx") is a pioneer in the plastic value chain, leveraging our proprietary technology to convert post-use plastic waste into high-quality feedstock for recycling. We provide customized solutions for brands and companies aiming to achieve their recycled content goals, actively supporting the development of a circular economy.

Our Circularity Center, currently under construction in Houston, TX, will process a diverse range of post-consumer, commercial, and industrial plastic waste, with the capacity to produce 300 million pounds of custom-formulated feedstock per year and convert it into ISCC-PLUS-certified feedstock for mechanical and advanced recycling applications. We are committed to safety, customer value, diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative, open environment.

Role Overview:
The Maintenance Superintendent will lead an established team at Cyclyx  cutting-edge recycling center, focusing on optimizing asset utilization and uptime for material handling and processing facilities. The role requires a hands-on manager who can build and lead teams, manage equipment maintenance for a large bulk-material handling facility, and balance leadership with individual contributor activities during startup and operation.

During mechanical completion and commissioning (operational early 2026), the role supports the Plant Manager by developing processes and systems that maintain optimal plant uptime. Responsibilities include team building, personnel management (goal setting, progression, training adherence, improvement plans), and direct involvement with operations to drive process improvement.

Experience:

Prior leadership in complex maintenance efforts, with emphasis on Reliability; preferred experience in plastics recycling or bulk material processing at industrial scale. Safety is the highest priority, with a strong safety culture and relevant EHS KPIs expected.

Location:

Houston, Texas. Travel: < 25% per year. Type:
Full-time, Exempt.

Hours:

8:00-5:00, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

EEO:
Cyclyx is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance and Reliability

• Preventive Maintenance Program:
  Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all equipment, including optical sorters, conveying equipment, shredders, pelletizers, and mobile equipment; schedule regular inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and part replacements to prevent downtime.
• Equipment Repair and Troubleshooting:
  Oversee repairs, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues, and restore functionality quickly; read P& and OEM manuals as needed.
• Condition Monitoring:
  Use monitoring tools to track performance, analyze sensor data, and address potential failures proactively.

Team Management and Training

• Staff Supervision:
  Lead and supervise maintenance teams, including hiring, training, evaluating personnel, and scheduling work to ensure shift coverage.
• Training and Development:
  Provide ongoing training, promote continuous improvement, and foster knowledge sharing.

Inventory and Resource Management

• Spare Parts, Tools and Consumables Inventory:
  Manage inventory and supplier relationships to ensure timely procurement of high-quality parts.
• Resource Allocation:
  Allocate resources to balance maintenance needs with budget constraints and prioritize tasks by criticality and production impact.

Process Improvement and Efficiency

• Process Optimization:
  Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and reliability; implement best practices and innovative solutions to reduce costs and enhance performance.
• Root Cause Analysis:
  Conduct RCA for equipment failures and collaborate with operations and engineering for long-term solutions.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintenance Records:
  Maintain detailed records, use CMMS (e.g., D365, SAP or similar), and document performance metrics; establish ERP/CMMS processes during initial commissioning.
• Reporting:
  Prepare regular maintenance performance reports and communicate plans and progress to senior management and stakeholders.

Safety and Compliance

• Safety Management:
  Promote a safety-first culture, implement safety procedures and lockout/tagout, conduct investigations of incidents, and perform regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, maintain maintenance records for inspections, and maintain plant cleanliness.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Interdepartmental Coordination:
  Collaborate with production, quality control, and engineering to align maintenance with production goals; participate in cross-functional teams and support budgets and strategies.
• Project Management:
  Lead maintenance projects (upgrades, retrofits, installations) and ensure on-time,…