Maintenance Manager - Chemtrade

Position: Maintenance Manager

Primary Location:  Cairo, OH

Schedule: M-F 

Reports to:  Operations Manager

Compensation:  $145,000-155,000 + bonus, + benefits (salaried, exempt)

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Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services. At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.

About This Role and You

The Maintenance Manager at our Cairo, OH Ultra-Pure sulphuric acid production facility will be  part of a team that meets  the needs for producing highly specialized materials, supporting a rapidly growing semiconductor manufacturing industry, that will be highly dynamic over the next decade.

The Maintenance Manager as leader of the maintenance department is responsible for overall safe utilization of plant resources to achieve strategic maintenance and reliability objectives. This includes compliance with Chemtrade Responsible Care objectives including the maintenance and reliability program, preparation and tracking of maintenance budget, implementation of capital projects, and management of all maintenance activities including the annual turnaround. The maintenance manager manages in the 1 month to 1 year timeframe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent foreign accreditation

• 5 years minimum supervisory experience in a reliability or maintenance setting in any of the following industries: Chemical, Oil Refinery, Power, or Pulp and Paper

• Experience with preventative maintenance programs

• Proven experience as an industrial safety leader

• Competent user of all Microsoft Office programs and experience with SAP

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System

• Ability to “adjust on the fly” to changing priorities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Medical Requirement

Chemtrade is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the public. All employees are required to complete and pass their annually held medical assessments, including but not limited to the Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and the ability to wear a respirator as a condition of employment.

 Responsibilities

• 30% - Safety and Environmental - accountable for the entire maintenance department’s adherence to safety policies and procedures. The maintenance manager sets the example for safety in the department by leading outage hazard recognition meetings, auditing daily crew meetings, performing housekeeping audits, and maintaining excellent personal safety performance. The maintenance manager also leads or participates in incident investigation.

• 25% - Plant maintenance and reliability program leader – implement and update policies and procedures and oversee the plant mechanical integrity program which includes: Vibration Analysis, RCFA, Oil Analysis, Infrared Analysis, Maintenance Work Flow, and other developing reliability programs. The maintenance manager is accountable for reliability metrics such as plant availability, and for completing the majority of the action items from the corporate database.

•  5% - Maintenance budget – accountable for cost control of daily work, 1 day outages, and annual turnaround. Also responsible for budgeting, scheduling, pre-outage hazard preparation, measurement metrics, critiques, etc.

• 15% - Plant Reliability and Maintenance Engineer – Perform engineering troubleshooting of plant process and/or equipment issues and also lead group troubleshooting meetings.

• 15% - Capital projects - development and management of projects.

• 10% - People – Hold maintenance department accountable to performance expectations – assist maintenance supervisor when needed on people issues such as answering grievances and other contract relations.

What Chemtrade Offers You

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward. Our vision is to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and inspired to contribute their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

In our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints. To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.

We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape programs and tools that support our employees' growth and career management.

Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.

We recognize the immense value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an including and supportive work environment.  Our ERG’s serve as vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives. 

We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation and fuels our success as an organization. By encouraging the formation of ERG’s, we aim to create a workplace where all individual feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and contribute their diverse talents and ideas.  Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families. 

That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits, and opportunities for career growth and advancement. 

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally.  Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of it’s employees

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