Maintenance & Reliability Manager Job

Job Summary

Provides leadership to the site Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, and Project functions. Reporting to this role are 14 direct employees and 10 nested contractors, including Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Integrity Technician, Mechanics, E&I Technicians, Maintenance Scheduler, Maintenance Coordinator, and Storeroom Clerk. This role also has indirect responsibility for a contract Project Engineer.

Provides overall strategic direction for maintenance and asset performance at the Mobile facility. Drives equipment reliability through the Arkema Maintenance Operational Excellence (AMOE) program and ensures all work is executed in compliance with Arkema safety policies and procedures. Accountable for managing the multi-million dollar RPE and warehouse inventory budget.

Partners with Goods and Services Purchasing (GASP) to select and manage contractors, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures, and delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Coordinates maintenance and project-related contractor activities to minimize disruption to plant operations.

Ensures compliance with all AIMS HESQ policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and other governing bodies. Serves as a SMART (Arkema Operational Excellence) champion for maintenance and asset reliability.

This role is a key member of the Site Leadership Team and leads with a commitment to an inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives, fosters engagement, and drives organizational performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities with % Breakdown

Maintenance (50%)

• Lead and govern all plant maintenance activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of work.
• Establish maintenance strategies, priorities, and resource alignment to support production and reliability objectives.
• Sustain and advance the Arkema Maintenance Operational Excellence (AMOE) process to improve work management, productivity, and cost performance.
• Provide strong safety leadership, ensuring compliance with HES policies, safe work practices, and contractor safety requirements.
• Oversee maintenance execution performance, including contractor coordination, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement of equipment uptime and workforce effectiveness.
• Build a high-performing organization through clear expectations, open communication, and active development of employees and contractors.

Engineering Support (10%)

• Provide leadership and oversight for plant engineering resources, including the site Reliability Engineer, ensuring alignment with plant priorities and performance objectives.
• Establish engineering priorities and ensure effective integration with maintenance, reliability, and operations.
• Ensure timely and effective technical support for troubleshooting, maintenance strategy development, and reliability improvements.
• Develop engineering capability through coaching, collaboration, and encouraging input from a broad range of perspectives in problem-solving.

Project Management (20%)

• Govern the plant capital project portfolio, consolidating and aligning priorities across business units to ensure optimal resource allocation and execution.
• Own capital planning, tracking, and reporting, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage external engineering and project contractors, including scope, performance, and deliverable quality.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across operations, maintenance, and engineering to deliver projects effectively and ensure alignment with plant objectives.
• Promote transparent communication and alignment among stakeholders to support effective and well-informed decision-making.

Reliability (20%)

• Lead the plant reliability program, driving asset performance improvement and reduction of unplanned downtime.
• Govern continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, failure trending, and implementation of reliability best practices.
• Coordinate and ensure effective execution of root cause investigations (RCI) and closure of corrective actions.
• Sustain and advance the Arkema Maintenance Operational Excellence (AMOE) process as it relates to reliability and work management.
• Ensure compliance with Mechanical Integrity (MI) programs, including inspection, testing, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a disciplined, learning-focused environment that values input from across the organization to improve reliability outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Required

Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in petrochemical or related manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 7 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional resources.
• Proven experience in maintenance, reliability, capital project management, and budget oversight.
• Experience managing capital projects, turnaround activities, and Mechanical Integrity (MI) programs.

Education and Area of Focus

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required.

Certifications / Training

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification preferred.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Proven leadership of maintenance, reliability, engineering, and project functions.
• Ability to influence, align, and drive results across functions and business units.
• Strong communication skills to engage all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability using data-driven approaches.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM) and reliability/MI practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

HES Requirements – All Jobs

• Support and comply with all site HES policies and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and accountability for safe performance.
• Participate in and promote site HES programs and initiatives.
• Ensure reporting and follow-up of all safety, environmental, and near-miss incidents.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Work in both office and plant environments, including exposure to industrial conditions.
• Walking, standing, and occasional climbing of ladders and stairs required.
• Extended periods of sitting and computer-based work.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with all site safety requirements.