Maintenance Manager

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ’s 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.

• Promotes and Demonstrates the Joliet Operating Philosophy of Safety/Health (including PQP), Environmental/Regulatory Compliance, Customer/Quality Commitment and Productivity, Cost Control and Asset Management within and 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 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
• Performs special projects or other duties as directed.

• Minimum Requirement:
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred education:
  
  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 PFD’s, P&’s, equipment layouts, and equipment lists
• Should have 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
• Must be knowledgeable in basic accounting & budgeting fundamentals.
• Basic working knowledge of chemical process unit operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with the plant personnel and contractors
• Capacity to organize projects
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations desirable.

Starting pay typically between $100,000 – 110,000, with pay determined by experience, skills, and qualifications.

• Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner