Engineering & Maintenance Leader: Reliability & Projects

CPS Inc.; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc. in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to oversee Mechanical, Instrument/Electrical maintenance, Reliability, and Project Engineering to achieve department and corporate goals.

This role leads safety initiatives, budgets, reliability programs, and staff development for optimal operation. You will drive asset reliability, manage capital and expense budgets, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to improve efficiency and project delivery.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• Five years minimum experience in a maintenance/engineering environment.
• Experience in a chemical processing or refining environment preferred.
• Self‑motivated with strong leadership, communication, and organization skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of SAP maintenance management system is ideal.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing preventative, predictive, and risk‑based maintenance programs as part of an Asset Reliability Culture.
• Knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management Elements is ideal.
• Experience managing a diverse team of employees.
• Demonstrates values of Integrity, Performance, Teamwork, Courage, and Learning.
• Strong experience in strategic and tactical planning and implementation.
• Potential and desire for growth into Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance/Engineering Department in scoping, planning, scheduling, and coordination of all project activities.
• Manage daily maintenance and turnaround planning/scheduling.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for maintenance/engineering.
• Prepare detailed project estimates/cost justifications and AFEs for management approval.
• Coordinate with departments to balance resources for construction activities.
• Organize and conduct project reviews with key personnel to refine details.
• Ensure documentation of all project phases for compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Strategic planning

Tactical planning

Growth mindset

Teamwork

Integrity

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

SAP CMMS

Job description

CPS Inc. in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to oversee Mechanical, Instrument/Electrical maintenance, Reliability, and Project Engineering to achieve department and corporate goals.

This role leads safety initiatives, budgets, reliability programs, and staff development for optimal operation. You will drive asset reliability, manage capital and expense budgets, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to improve efficiency and project delivery.