Reliability Maintenance Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Reliability Manager to lead the Plant Maintenance/Reliability team at the Proctor, WV plant. This role involves leading a team of maintenance administrators and technicians to ensure equipment reliability and safety through preventive and predictive maintenance/reliability programs, optimizing processes to minimize downtime while maximizing operational efficiency and equipment life.

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance/r reliability personnel providing technical guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Develop and implement maintenance and reliability strategies that align with organizational goals and industry best practices; identify opportunities for efficiency and reliability gains.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, production, quality assurance, and supply chain to streamline operations, resolve issues, drive operational excellence and promote safety while reducing costs.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of equipment reliability and the workforce.
• Ensure the availability of plant equipment through preventative, predictive, and reliability‑centered maintenance techniques.
• Conduct root cause analyses and lead implementation of corrective actions to address equipment failures and performance issues.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities to ensure efficiency of resources and minimize production disruptions while maximizing equipment uptime.
• Coordinate with production and operations teams to prioritize maintenance tasks and optimize resource allocation.
• Oversee the management of spare parts inventory; implement control measures to optimize stock levels, reduce carrying costs, and minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs to meet regulatory (Process Safety Management) and internal standards.
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget; forecast expenditures, track costs, and identify avenues for cost optimization while enhancing operational efficiency.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, such as Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Train apprentices and trainees in maintenance and reliability activities to promote an environment of teamwork and continual improvement.
• Manage engineering and construction programs aimed at de‑bottlenecking additions to the facility.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in maintenance and reliability engineering within petrochemical and chemical plants. Managerial experience is preferred. PSM experience is a requirement.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of maintenance professionals.
• Hands‑on experience with large production equipment such as turbines, compressors, or other continuous process equipment.
• In‑depth knowledge of best practices and methodologies in maintenance and modern techniques that ensure high reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software systems and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a quick decision‑making approach.
• Sound understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and colleagues to achieve organizational goals.

Global fine chemicals/food ingredient company that has built its first chemical plant in North America. Be part of a plant management team of a greenfield plant as it transitions for commissioning to full commercialization/full production mode in Q1 2026.

Annual Salary

$145,000

$160,000

USD

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Professional Services