Chemical Plant Maintenance Superintendent

Job Summary : The Chemical Plant Maintenance Superintendent will oversee all maintenance workflow processes and maintenance functions for a 24 / 7 continuous chemical manufacturing plant, including instrumental, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Manage both planned and unplanned maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting for both fixed and rotating production process equipment for the site, the physical asset, the utilities, and grounds around the site.

In This Role, You Will : Champion all maintenance efforts, lead the maintenance team and oversee maintenance planner functions while consistently protecting the environment, health, safety, and security of employees, contractors, and visitors onsite.

Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of the maintenance technicians to ensure the integrity of maintenance work performed meets expectations.

Assess maintenance work assignments for the installation and repair of both electrical and mechanical maintenance work and related functions.

Ensure the after-hours maintenance on call system and processes provide effective and adequate support for the site. Work closely with all levels of management to monitor employees, make recommendations to elevate the quality of maintenance work performed, and continuously promote safety throughout the organization.

Provide oversight of maintenance planning activities for mechanical maintenance, electrical engineering and control systems maintenance.

Responsible for the overall mechanical reliability of the chemical plant, including fixed and rotating equipment, buildings, and the grounds.

Identify, reduce, and eliminate production losses and excessive maintenance costs to promote plant objectives related to safety, asset capability, quality and production goals.

Develop maintenance best practices to successfully implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs that promote uninterrupted 24 / 7 continuous service, mitigates risk for the organization as well as resolves complex maintenance issues.

Maintain maintenance performance KPI’s for the asset, track reliability and causes for deviation, meet reliability targets, and make measurable improvements while consistently exceeding maintenance department goals.

Conduct root cause and failure analysis (RCFA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to mitigate risk and ensure safety.

Work in tandem with the operations team to effectively oversee and evaluate the budget, pricing for labor, and associated costs for replacement parts.

Manage communication w ith third party vendors and contractors, define and clarify the scope of maintenance work required, obtain quotes for materials and parts as needed.

Champion mechanical integrity and quality assurance programs for the plant. Comply with all environmental, health, safety and security related best practices, policies, and procedures, including process safety management (PSM).

Diligently adhere to and fulfill all Responsible Care® requirements, demonstrate a steadfast commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical practices in all aspects of your position within the organization.

What We Require : Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage a team of maintenance employees with different skill sets and varied levels of chemical plant maintenance expertise.

Thorough understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations related to PSM plant operations and the maintenance related services required to operate the asset 24 / 7.

Ability to operate both systems and equipment used onsite at chemical manufacturing plant; perform and analyze various system checks.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Teams. Ability to read and interpret technical and electrical drawings, schematics, equipment drawings, and safety procedures, including federal and state OSHA guidelines.

Ability to demonstrate and enforce safety best practices for hand tools and power tools commonly used in maintenance work.

Must have a strong understanding of the properties, behaviors, and hazards of equipment used at a chemical manufacturing plant.

Good organizational skills with the ability to work independently, along with the confidence to lead and direct teams. Education and Experience Requirements : High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Five years of chemical plant maintenance experience in a supervisory or leadership role that combined technical, managerial, and financial expertise in a chemical plant environment.

Must have expertise developing maintenance plans, scheduling and coordinating preventative maintenance, equipment installation and repair work.

I&E and mechanical maintenance expertise in a Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facilities. At Arcanum Infrastructure, we offer employees : Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Employee Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Paid Holidays Flexible Work Schedule 401k With Company Match Arcanum Infrastructure is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity, we provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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