Maintenance Manager

FlexTek; Stamps (AR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexTek seeks a senior maintenance leader to oversee all maintenance operations at a chemical manufacturing facility. You will own asset reliability, PM/PdM programs, contractor management, and maintenance KPIs while partnering with operations and engineering to keep the plant running safely.

The right candidate is a reliability-minded leader who builds systems, develops people, and uses data to drive uptime, safety, and cost control in a high-visibility, global initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required.
• 6-10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with drilling operations and downhole equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead site maintenance operations with a focus on safety, environmental compliance, reliability, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Own all maintenance activities—preventive, predictive, and corrective—to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant assets.
• Analyze critical equipment and processes to identify downtime and reliability risks; develop and execute maintenance strategies and contingency plans.
• Establish and manage PM and PdM programs including vibration analysis, lubrication, inspections, and condition-based monitoring.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with external contractors and service providers for routine maintenance, turnarounds, and annual inspections.
• Drive technical analysis of production processes to identify equipment, process, and instrumentation/control improvement opportunities.
• Measure, track, and report maintenance KPIs—OEE, MTBF, maintenance cost, schedule compliance—and use data to prioritize improvements.
• Lead equipment failure investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and implement design, process, or procedural changes to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and lead the site's continuous improvement program including KPI reporting, incident/near-miss investigations, skills training, and CI teams.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Drilling equipment knowledge

Job description

Our client is a publicly traded, global energy services and solutions company with operations on six continents. Their portfolio spans energy services, industrial chemicals, and critical minerals - serving the oil and gas industry while expanding aggressively into low-carbon energy markets. Founded over 40 years ago, the company brings deep chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure to help meet the demand for sustainable energy in the 21st century.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a critical leadership role overseeing all maintenance operations at a chemical manufacturing facility within one of the company's fastest-growing segments. You'll own asset reliability, PM/PdM programs, contractor management, and maintenance KPIs - partnering closely with operations and engineering to keep the plant running safely and efficiently. The right candidate is a reliability-minded leader who builds systems, develops people, and uses data to drive uptime.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Lead site maintenance operations with a focus on safety, environmental compliance, reliability, cost control, and continuous improvement
• Own all maintenance activities - preventive, predictive, and corrective - to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant assets
• Analyze critical equipment and processes to identify downtime and reliability risks; develop and execute maintenance strategies and contingency plans
• Establish and manage PM and PdM programs including vibration analysis, lubrication, inspections, and condition-based monitoring
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with external contractors and service providers for routine maintenance, turnarounds, and annual inspections
• Drive technical analysis of production processes to identify equipment, process, and instrumentation/control improvement opportunities
• Measure, track, and report maintenance KPIs - OEE, MTBF, maintenance cost, schedule compliance - and use data to prioritize improvements
• Lead equipment failure investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and implement design, process, or procedural changes to prevent recurrence
• Develop and lead the site's continuous improvement program including KPI reporting, incident/near-miss investigations, skills training, and CI teams
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, HSEQ, and supply chain to ensure maintenance strategies align with production goals and capital project execution
• Support capital projects by providing maintenance input on equipment selection, reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost considerations

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 6-10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with drilling operations and downhole equipment
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening

WHY THIS ROLE

• Publicly traded company with a stable platform and aggressive growth into low-carbon and critical minerals markets
• Full ownership of the maintenance function at a high-visibility facility
• Global footprint with six-continent operations - real career mobility for strong performers
• Capital investment in new equipment and reliability programs - you won't be fighting to keep old assets alive with no budget