Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Our client has been operating for over 15 years and steadily growing. They are a leading provider and distributor of biofuels, and they have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering Manager.Job DescriptionThe Maintenance, Reliability & Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the plant’s maintenance, reliability, and capital engineering functions. This role provides leadership and direction to ensure safe and efficient plant maintenance, while developing & executing the site’s capital improvement and turnaround strategy.The position combines day-to-day maintenance and reliability leadership with ownership of capital engineering, project execution, turnaround planning & execution, as well as ensuring that maintenance needs, reliability improvements, and capital investments are aligned with the overall needs of the facility.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintenance & ReliabilityLead the plant’s maintenance and reliability strategy and executionDevelop and maintain a proactive, reliability-focused maintenance programEstablish priorities for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenanceLead root-cause investigations and development of corrective actions for recurring equipment failuresPartner closely with Operations to identify & resolve equipment and reliability issuesEstablish and track maintenance and reliability performance metricsCapital Engineering, Projects, & TurnaroundsLead the development and execution of the plant’s capital & turnaround programsIdentify, prioritize, justify, and develop capital projects based on safety, reliability, production, cost, and operational needsProvide engineering oversight for capital projects from concept through completionManage turnaround & project scope, budget, schedule, contractors, & planningLeadershipLead and develop department personnelEstablish clear priorities, expectations, and accountability for the teamDevelop departmental budgets and manage spendingDevelop relationships with contractors, vendors, and engineering service providersPromote a strong culture of ownership, planning, reliability, and accountabilityQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related engineering field requiredSignificant experience in industrial maintenance, reliability, engineering, & capital project executionExperience leading maintenance, reliability, or engineering teams in a process or manufacturing environmentExperience managing capital projects from concept through executionStrong understanding of mechanical equipment, rotating equipment, piping, instrumentation, and industrial facilitiesExperience with reliability improvement, root-cause analysis, preventive/predictive maintenance, and project managementStrong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExperience in leading, planning, executing, and managing turnarounds, both short term unplanned outages and planned annual turnarounds preferred