Maintenance Manager

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ’s products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Promotes and Demonstrates the Joliet Operating Philosophy of Safety/Health (including PQP), Environmental/Regulatory Compliance, Customer/Quality Commitment and Productivity, Cost Control and Asset Management within and environment of Continuous Improvement and Respect/Caring for all Personnel.
• Will direct activities in the plant in the absence of the plant or unit manager in terms of schedules, planning, work issuance, etc.
• Manages small/medium plant capital projects (<$300k), capital budgets, and fixed cost Repair and Maintenance budgets
• Actively supports site JHSC (Joint, Health and Safety Committee) through participation, support and promotion.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements.
• Ensures compliance with company policies.
• Communicates all issues, problems or concerns of the plant to unit managers and/or plant managers of the site.
• Encourages and implements a teamwork environment.
• Will lead by example, wearing all required PPE and following all procedures and accepted practices
• Interacts with Plant Manager on plant maintenance scheduling and activities.
• Manages contractors and vendors working on site.
• Manage instrumental, electrical, mechanical technicians in a union environment
• Provides diagnostic and troubleshooting support for maintenance and operations.
• Interacts with all plant personnel to help develop and execute continuous improvement ideas and projects through the 7 step process.
• Aligns Plant Maintenance system with Corporate RBAM (Reliability Based Asset Management System) goals and objectives.
• Spends time on the shop floor with maintenance and operations personnel during troubleshooting, improvement activities, and supervision
• Monitors and maintains integrity of assets and protective systems
• Performs special projects or other duties as directed.

• Minimum Requirement: Technical (STEM) degree or trade school certification
• Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field
• 7+ years of experience in a chemical/manufacturing environment
• Experience with project and maintenance budgeting
• Union experience is preferred
• Experience includes development of PFD’s, P&ID’s, equipment layouts, and equipment lists
• Should have familiarity with a variety of equipment in the processing industry, including pumps, heat exchangers, reactors, filtration, flow measurement, conveyors, mills, and bulk solid/powder material transfer equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be knowledgeable in basic accounting & budgeting fundamentals.
• Basic working knowledge of chemical process unit operations.
• Computer skills: Word, Project, PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with the plant personnel and contractors
• Capacity to organize projects
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations desirable.

Starting pay typically between $100,000 – 110,000, with pay determined by experience, skills, and qualifications.

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner

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