Engineering & Maintenance Manager

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

Overview

The Engineering & Maintenance Manager will administer and coordinate the affairs of all disciplines of the department, including Mechanical Maintenance, Instrument/Electrical Maintenance, Reliability, and Project Engineering to achieve overall departmental and corporate goals.

Responsibilities

• Keep safe work habits as the highest priority at all times.
• Maintain a clean and well‑organized workspace.
• Develop strong working relationships with coworkers, customers, and associates.
• Ensure department training and safety needs are identified and met.
• Identify any safety, quality, or environmental issues and define solutions using the Corrective and Preventive Action Program.
• Support facility and individual departments in the development and implementation of operating budgets (capital and expense), including project proposals, budget estimates, and updates for annual and quarterly budget reviews.
• Develop, implement, and maintain programs to keep project costs to a minimum while maximizing safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Actively involve employees in the continual development, maintenance, and improvement of maintenance/engineering policies, procedures, design specifications, and business systems.
• Evaluate maintenance/engineering staffing requirements to meet facility/department goals and make recommendations for staffing changes to the Plant Manager.
• Secure, coordinate, and supervise contract consulting, engineering, design, and vendor services for supplemental design assistance as needed.
• Strive to continually improve all aspects of the Maintenance/Engineering Department to create a better work environment for employees.
• Lead the Maintenance/Engineering Department in scoping, planning, scheduling, and coordination of all project‑related activities utilizing all applicable work groups and resources for efficient completion of tasks.
• Conduct regular department group meetings to discuss current and completed activities, share lessons learned, and determine upcoming project activity priorities.
• Work with department employees to balance resources for construction‑related activities and take advantage of manpower efficiency opportunities.
• Lead the Maintenance/Engineering Department in all phases of project development, preparation, and implementation.
• Monitor the progress of all project phases to verify accuracy of schedule and budget estimates.
• Lead the preparation of detailed project estimates/cost justifications and the development of Authorization for Expenditure (AFE’s) and other documentation for management approval of project‑related activities.
• Organize, prepare, and conduct project review and update meetings with key personnel to further develop and review project details.
• Ensure the documentation of all phases of project design, construction, and installation to verify compliance with Ergon specifications and standards, applicable design and construction codes, and industry recommended practices.
• Initiate, participate in, and ensure the completion of Management of Change (MOC) procedures, including Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for project‑related activities.
• Participate in all aspects of miscellaneous projects as necessary to meet the needs of the department.
• Actively involve employees in all business systems development, maintenance, and improvement.
• Participate in periodic management reviews of the quality system.
• Manage both daily maintenance and turnaround planning/scheduling activities.
• Identify, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance/engineering.
• Monitor accuracy of cost allocations to orders and purchase orders.
• Monitor parts warehouse inventory and approve new stock requests.
• Assist sister plants as needed with maintenance, project engineering, AFEs, and related activities.

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.