Maintenance Execution, Turnaround & Commissioning Manager

Atalco Gramercy; Gramercy (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Atalco Gramercy in Gramercy, LA, seeks an experienced Turnaround and Major Maintenance Leader to direct safety-focused project execution across commissioning and precision maintenance programs. You will set strategies, scopes, schedules, and resource plans for turnarounds, outages, and major maintenance, coordinating with Engineering, Operations, Projects, and Contractors.

The role requires 10+ years in industrial maintenance and turnaround management, knowledge of PSM, MOC, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, industrial tech, maintenance mgmt, or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership in industrial maintenance, turnarounds, commissioning, or project execution.
• Experience leading large-scale turnarounds/outages.
• Experience supporting capital project commissioning/startup.
• Alumina refining experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, preparation, execution, and closeout of turnarounds, outages, and major maintenance events.
• Establish turnaround strategies, scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Monitor turnaround performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure contractor performance, productivity, and quality expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Project execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & scheduling

Contractor management

Risk management

Communication

SAP

CMMS

DCS systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering/Industrial Technology/Maintenance Mgmt. background

Tools

SAP

CMMS

DCS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

SUMMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

Safety, Environmental & Emergency Response

• Provide leadership for safety, environmental compliance, and emergency preparedness across all turnaround, commissioning, and precision maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and process safety standards.
• Drive risk identification, incident prevention, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support emergency response readiness and serve in designated emergency response leadership roles as required

Turnaround & Major Maintenance Leadership

• Lead planning, preparation, execution, and closeout of turnarounds, outages, and major maintenance events.
• Establish turnaround strategies, scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Monitor turnaround performance metrics and implement lessons learned.
• Ensure contractor performance, productivity, and quality expectations are achieved.

Commissioning & Startup Excellence

• Lead commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities for capital projects.
• Develop commissioning and startup plans to ensure safe and efficient asset handover.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Project teams throughout project execution.
• Ensure completion of PSSR, system turnover, and startup readiness requirements.
• Drive successful transition of projects from construction through operations.

Precision Maintenance Program Development

• Develop and implement a site-wide Precision Maintenance Program.
• Establish standards for alignment, balancing, torque and tensioning, lubrication excellence, installation quality, and equipment rebuild practices.
• Drive precision maintenance training and competency development.
• Establish auditing and governance processes to ensure compliance with standards.
• Improve equipment life-cycle performance through precision practices.

Team Leadership & Communication

• Lead, develop, and mentor turnaround, commissioning, and maintenance execution personnel to build organizational capability and drive high performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement across teams and contractors.
• Establish clear priorities, expectations, and performance standards to ensure successful execution of business objectives.
• Communicate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Projects, Maintenance, and site leadership to align resources, manage risks, and achieve strategic goals.
• Promote open communication and employee engagement while supporting workforce development, succession planning, and organizational change initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS And SKILLS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of alumina refining, Bayer Process operations, or other continuous manufacturing processes preferred.
• Understanding of turnaround management, commissioning, startup readiness, and precision maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), and operational risk management.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and project execution skills in an industrial environment.
• Strong planning, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and contractor management abilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and major maintenance events.
• Familiarity with SAP or other CMMS platforms, DCS systems, and operational reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems.

Preferred

• Experience in alumina refining, metals processing, mining, or chemical manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PMP, CMRP, or related certification.
• Training or experience in Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis.
• Emergency Response leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success implementing Precision Maintenance, Turnaround, or Commissioning improvement programs.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in industrial maintenance, turnaround management, commissioning, or project execution.
• Experience leading large-scale turnarounds and outage events.
• Experience supporting capital project commissioning and startup.
• Experience developing Precision Maintenance Programs.
• Alumina refining experience strongly preferred.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Post Offer/Acceptance

• Must successfully complete Atalco Gramercy’s required drug screening and physical examination.
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required prior to offer acceptance; MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training to be completed upon hire.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret information. Ability to write reports and basics business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to climb ladders and stairs up to 100 feet. Must possess ability to carry and utilize all required personal protective equipment.

WORK ENVIROMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to support plant operations which are in continuous operation and work outdoors in various types of weather

conditions.

• Fast-paced, high-pressure environment requiring flexibility and resilience
• May require travel and on-site presence with affected business units
• High visibility role with direct interaction with executive leadership

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in industrial maintenance, turnaround management, commissioning, or project execution.
• Experience leading large-scale turnarounds and outage events.
• Experience supporting capital project commissioning and startup.
• Experience developing Precision Maintenance Programs.
• Alumina refining experience strongly preferred.