Maintenance Manager

PQ Corporation; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PQ Corporation, a leader in silicates and silicas, is seeking a qualified candidate to manage plant operations effectively. The role focuses on ensuring safety compliance, overseeing maintenance projects, and promoting a teamwork environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing setting and possess strong leadership and organizational skills. A Technical degree is required, with preference for candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in engineering. Familiarity with equipment and project budgeting is crucial.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a chemical/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with project and maintenance budgeting.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities in the plant in the absence of management.
• Ensures compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Manages small/medium plant capital projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Mechanical aptitude

Basic accounting & budgeting fundamentals

Education

Technical (STEM) degree or trade school certification

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field

Tools

Chemical process unit operations knowledge

Job description

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ’s products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

Job Description

• Promotes and Demonstrates the Chester Operating Philosophy of Safety/Health (including PQP), Environmental/Regulatory Compliance, Customer/Quality Commitment and Productivity, Cost Control and Asset Management within and environment of Continuous Improvement and Respect/Caring for all Personnel.
• Will direct activities in the plant in the absence of the plant or production manager in terms of schedules, planning, work issuance, etc.
• Manages small/medium plant capital projects (<$700k), capital budgets, and fixed cost Repair and Maintenance budgets
• Actively supports site JHSC (Joint, Health and Safety Committee) through participation, support and promotion.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements.
• Ensures compliance with company policies.
• Communicates all issues, problems or concerns of the plant to production managers and/or plant managers of the site.
• Encourages and implements a teamwork environment.
• Will lead by example, wearing all required PPE and following all procedures and accepted practices
• Interacts with Plant Manager on plant maintenance scheduling and activities.
• Manages contractors working on site.
• Provides diagnostic and troubleshooting support for maintenance and operations.
• Interacts with all plant personnel to help develop and execute continuous improvement ideas and projects through the 7 step process.
• Aligns Plant Maintenance system with Corporate RBAM (Reliability Based Asset Management System) goals and objectives.
• Spends time on the shop floor with maintenance and operations personnel during troubleshooting, improvement activities, and supervision
• Monitors and maintains integrity of assets and protective systems
• Performs special projects or other duties as directed.
• Increases productivity of the maintenance department with reduction in turnover time
• Drives accountability where needed to improve behaviors

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement: Technical (STEM) degree or trade school certification
• Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field
• 7+ years of experience in a chemical/manufacturing environment
• Experience with project and maintenance budgeting
• Union experience is preferred
• Experience includes development of PFD’s, P&ID’s, equipment layouts, and equipment lists
• Should have familiarity with a variety of equipment in the processing industry, including pumps, heat exchangers, reactors, filtration, flow measurement, conveyors, mills, and bulk solid/powder material transfer equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be knowledgeable in basic accounting & budgeting fundamentals.
• Basic working knowledge of chemical process unit operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with the plant personnel and contractors
• Capacity to organize projects
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations desirable.

Additional Information

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner