Global Maintenance and Turnaround Manager - NORAM

ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Global Maintenance and Turnaround Manager to oversee maintenance policy across NORAM operations from our facility in Orange, Texas. This role involves managing budgets, ensuring adherence to asset-management requirements, and supporting over 250 employees globally.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance management, particularly in chemical manufacturing, with a focus on reliability, inspections, and leadership. Committed individuals will thrive in ARLANXEO's collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant management experience in maintenance in chemical manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge in maintenance management and reliability.
• Proven leadership skills for developing teams and managing integrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance strategy and technical expertise for global sites.
• Develop and implement maintenance processes to improve site performance.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to align maintenance with production needs.

Skills

Maintenance management

Reliability

Inspections

Asset integrity

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Sciences/Technology

Job description

Global Maintenance and Turnaround Manager – NORAM

ARLANXEO, USA LLC. serves as an important business, technical services and production hub for ARLANXEO’s operations throughout North America. Orange, Texas is home to a manufacturing facility as well as support functions such as HSSEQ, Procurement, Supply Chain and Human Resources. The US also has a sales and administrative office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dynamic and Global Work Environment: ARLANXEO is a global company with a presence at more than 10 production sites in 8 countries and 5 innovation centers around the world, offering a diverse and international work environment.

Safety and Health: ARLANXEO prioritizes employee safety and health, maintaining a safe working environment and providing a comprehensive wellness program.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement savings 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match and an additional 5% Employer Retirement Contribution (ERC), totaling up to 9%
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Wellness program linked to a Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution of up to $500 for individual coverage or up to $1,000 for family coverage.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.

Recognition and Rewards: ARLANXEO acknowledges and rewards employees' achievements and contributions, motivating them to excel in their roles.

Professional Growth and Development: ARLANXEO provides training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement, helping employees develop new skills and expertise.

Innovative and Sustainable Products: ARLANXEO is a leader in synthetic rubber, offering employees the chance to work on innovative and sustainable products.

Collaborative and Supportive Team Culture: ARLANXEO fosters a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging open communication, teamwork, and knowledge sharing.

ARLANXEO has a new career opportunity available for a Global Maintenance and Turnaround Manager at our Orange, Texas Manufacturing site.

Job Overview: As a Global Maintenance and Turnaround Manager – NORAM, this position provides support to the management of the Global Maintenance and Turnaround policy and strategy. Working globally while assisting the NORAM sites, this role jointly oversees maintenance budgets exceeding 50MEUR and indirectly supports more than 250 employees and contractors globally. It ensures adherence to ARLANXEO and Aramco asset‑management requirements by coordinating processes, evaluating lifecycle management practices, and assessing the clarity and effectiveness of maintenance standards. The position also supports global governance, tracking of core maintenance processes, including budgeting, planning, contractor and spare‑parts management, inspections, and reliability performance.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide maintenance strategy, governance, and technical expertise for global sites while supporting NORAM initiatives in asset integrity, inspections, reliability, and spare‑parts management.
• Help develop and implement maintenance processes, workflows, and global standards that improve site performance, reliability, and lifecycle asset management.
• Coordinate with engineering and site teams to ensure alignment with business strategy, production needs, HSE expectations, and asset‑management requirements.
• Support global assessments, audits, and technical reviews to identify improvement opportunities and drive standardization across the global sites, while prioritizing NORAM facilities.
• Contribute to training, development, and optimization of maintenance resources, contractors, and technical spare‑parts programs.
• Assist with maintenance budget governance and track performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) to support global maintenance results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Sciences/Technology with a minimum of 10 years of relevant maintenance management experience, or
• 15 years of relevant experience in maintenance management in a chemical manufacturing facility will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Strong technical background in maintenance management, reliability, inspections, and asset integrity, with exposure to global business environments and diverse cultures.
• Proven experience executing and managing asset‑management processes in chemical or petrochemical facilities.
• Ability to manage integration projects, meet deadlines, optimize resources, and achieve asset‑management objectives.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills for engaging internal stakeholders, external partners, and third‑party resources.
• Collaborative working style with the capability to support alignment across corporate functions and enhance maintenance management capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop team members and contribute to organizational success.
• Skilled in creating clear, compelling presentations for senior leadership.
• Ability to travel internationally approximately 20% annually.

ARLANXEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.