Maintenance Manager II

Calgon Carbon Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives/bonus plans

Competitive pay

Paid time off (vacation starting at 3 

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Fun events

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Calgon Carbon Corporation in Pittsburgh is seeking a Maintenance Manager II to lead plant asset care, supervise up to 15 hourly workers, and manage the annual budget up to approximately $1.5M plus turnarounds. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and cost discipline.

You will drive capital projects with Facilities Engineering, oversee maintenance programs, and ensure production meets quality standards while controlling costs. Strong leadership and SAP experience are valued.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree (A.A.), or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is required (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or comparable work experience)
• A bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is preferred
• 10+ years of experience in maintenance and/or plant /facilities engineering
• SAP experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and audits, including safety contacts and incident investigation
• Develop and execute projects to expand plant production capacity, reduce costs and improve quality
• Direct maintenance teams and contractors to maximize uptime and reliability
• Coordinate facility Turnarounds and capital projects within budget constraints
• Provide monthly status updates on projects and risks to plant management
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and corporate cost targets

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Safety leadership

Budget management

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Maintenance Manager II

Pittsburgh, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2784

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company is growing—and so can your career. Be part of a global leader in environmental solutions, where your work directly impacts the quality of air and water around the world.

Position: Maintenance Manager II Location: Neville Island Plant - Pittsburgh, PA

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) - Generous Company Match!
Perks: Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.

Hours of work: Full-time position with hours Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 PM; outside hours as needed to accommodate peak activity

The Maintenance Manager II will protect, maintain, and continuously improve the functions of plant assets to optimize asset life, on-stream factor, and total maintenance spend. The incumbent supports the overall NIP Profit Plan and performance objectives. The Maintenance Manager II plans, executes, and continuously monitors the Maintenance and Capital Plans, as well as leading establishment of programs for cost and productivity improvement. The Maintenance Manager II manages and supports up to 10-15 hourly workers in the maintenance SDWT and is responsible for portions of an annual budget of up to ~$1.5M plus turn around budgets and capital projects budget
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Lead and strongly advocate safety in all activities
• Lead by example, including execution of regular safety audits, safety contacts, near miss reports, safety meetings, incident investigation, etc. Incumbent is a member of the plant safety committee
• Develops, recommends, engineers and executes projects to expand plant production capacity, cost and quality
• Leads Facilities Engineering on large capital projects
• Lead or participate in special projects as assigned
• Projects may involve work outside the Neville Island Plant
• Continuously reviews and evaluates new technology, processes, methods, and equipment for possible use
• Communicates/ reports accomplishments, activities, issues/problems/risks, and status of projects in a monthly report
• Communicates major exceptions and issues on an on-going and immediate basis to the Neville Island Plant Manager
• Support NIP by ensuring safe and continuous production of finished product at established quality standards, within environmental permit requirements, and within financial constraints
• Plan, coordinate and execute facility Turnarounds that minimize cost of ownership while allowing the facility to continuously operate at or exceed, production, quality, and on-stream standards. This work must be executed within profit plan guidelines
• Maximizes quality, throughput, and yield standards by directing the maintenance teams, contractors, and maintenance functions
• Achieves continuous improvements by evaluating performance, taking corrective actions, and measuring progress
• Established key metrics to track performance in a balanced scorecard manner with emphasis on "leading indicators"
• Maximizes use of Total Productive Maintenance by identifying work, establishing schedules, training operators, and tracking performance
• Reliability center maintenance lead
• Provide technical guidance as needed
• Manages and supports the Maintenance SDWT to ensure optimum operation and function of plant facilities and equipment by focusing on true self-direction
• Provide clear direction and accountability
• Assesses and sources (in the most cost-effective manner) the technical and non-technical needs for maintenance personnel
• Manages and supports the Storeroom Associate to refine and preserve the plant stores and acquisition process so that it focuses on having the right parts in the right place at the right time
• Training for maintenance crew
• Vendor management for projects related

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree (A.A.), or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is required (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or comparable work experience)
• A bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is preferred
• 10+ years of experience in maintenance and/or plant /facilities engineering
• SAP experience is preferred

About Calgon Carbon

At Calgon Carbon, we are scientific innovators with a proud legacy of over 80 years and more than 205 patents to our name. Since pioneering the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, we’ve been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions to meet the world’s evolving air and water purification needs.

Today, our portfolio includes more than 700 direct market applications across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,685 professionals and operates 20 facilities worldwide dedicated to manufacturing, reactivation, innovation, and equipment fabrication. In Europe, we operate under the name Chemviron.

In March 2018, Calgon Carbon became part of the Kuraray Group. Together, we offer complementary products and services, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon solutions to customers around the globe.

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran