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GM
Genie Matthews & Associates
Maintenance Manager - Chemical Plant
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What they do
A Maintenance Manager oversees maintenance of a residential or commercial building, manages maintenance staff and directs maintenance tasks.
$89,249 / year median in Illinois
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Maintenance Manager to oversee a 24/7 chemical manufacturing facility. This leadership role involves managing all aspects of facilities maintenance, ensuring the reliable performance of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in industrial maintenance, team supervision, and project management, with a focus on optimizing equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the maintenance team while promoting a strong culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
- Plan, schedule, and ensure timely completion of maintenance work.
- Partner with Operations to prioritize maintenance activities, support production goals, and minimize downtime.
- Manage preventive maintenance and mechanical integrity programs to improve equipment reliability.
- Oversee the maintenance department budget and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.
- Develop safety training and employee development programs to strengthen team capabilities.
- Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for equipment failures and safety incidents, and implement corrective actions.
- Track maintenance KPIs and use data to drive continuous improvement.
Education and Experience:
- BS Engineering degree with10+ years of maintenance engineering/management experience in the chemical, petrochem, refineries, or related PSM regulated chemical plants.
Pay:
$130,000.00- $190,000.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceEducation:
Bachelor's (Required)Experience:
maintenance engineering and leadership: 10 years (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs