Maintenance Manager

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom in Georgetown, SC is seeking a Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead the Technical Services Department and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production in a chemical manufacturing setting.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, guiding preventive, predictive, and asset integrity programs, and partnering with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Safety teams to maximise uptime.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial/manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred; significant relevant experience can substitute).
• Strong knowledge of reliability systems, industrial equipment, maintenance best practices, and asset lifecycle management.
• Experience with CMMS and interpreting technical/regulatory documents.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a plant setting (PPE, stairs, occasional lifting).

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs.
• Oversee reliability initiatives, maintenance execution, and asset integrity program.
• Track and report on maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analyses for recurring equipment issues and implement corrective action.
• Manage CMMS performance, spare parts, planning, and scheduling.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Safety teams to maximize equipment uptime.
• Support capital projects, technical reviews, and compliance with standards (OSHA, API, ASME, ISO, etc.).
• Facilitate process hazard analyses (HAZOP, What-If) and sustainability/energy optimization initiative.
• Lead and mentor a team including a Reliability Engineer, Lead Millwright, Lead E&I Technician, and Maintenance Planner

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Reliability engineering

CMMS

Asset management

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Uptime improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Title: Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Location: Georgetown, SC (chemical manufacturing site with 5–6 production units)

Team size: ~15–20 reports (reliability techs, millwrights, E&I, planner, etc.)

Comp: $135K–$145K (bonus not guaranteed)

Position Overvie

wThis role focused on maintenance, reliability, and technical services in a manufacturing/chemical plant environment (located in Georgetown, South Carolina). This person oversees the Technical Services Department to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. It is a strategic, hands‑on position in a family-operated company

.Key Responsibiliti

• esLead and optimize preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance program
• s.Oversee reliability initiatives, maintenance execution, and asset integrity program
• s.Track and report on maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvemen
• t.Conduct root cause analyses for recurring equipment issues and implement corrective action
• s.Manage CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) performance, spare parts, planning, and schedulin
• g.Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Safety teams to maximize equipment uptim
• e.Support capital projects, technical reviews, and compliance with standards (OSHA, API, ASME, ISO, etc.
• ).Facilitate process hazard analyses (e.g., HAZOP, What-If) and sustainability/energy optimization initiative
• s.Lead and mentor a team including a Reliability Engineer, Lead Millwright, Lead E&I Technician, and Maintenance Planne

r.Requirements & Qualificati

• ons10+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing preferre
• d).Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred; significant relevant experience can substitut
• e).Strong knowledge of reliability systems, industrial equipment, maintenance best practices, and asset lifecycle manageme
• nt.Experience with CMMS systems and interpreting technical/regulatory documen
• ts.Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skil
• ls.Ability to work in a plant setting (PPE, stairs, occasional lifting, etc