Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Stratagem Talent Advisory; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratagem Talent Advisory is seeking a Site Leader – Maintenance & Reliability for an expanding global chemical manufacturer. The role leads the site’s maintenance and reliability functions, directing preventive, predictive, and RCFA activities to maximize equipment uptime and plant performance.

The candidate will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and EHS to optimize asset integrity, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with OSHA, API, ASME, ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering in industrial manufacturing; chemical experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS, maintenance planning, and scheduling processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs.
• Direct maintenance execution and reliability initiatives to maximize uptime and plant performance.
• Develop and monitor asset reliability strategies and KPIs.
• Conduct RCFA and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and EHS to optimize equipment availability and efficiency.
• Manage CMMS performance, maintenance planning and spare parts inventory control.
• Support capital projects and new equipment installations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, API, ASME, ISO standards.
• Lead and develop maintenance and reliability teams.
• Facilitate PHAs and ensure timely completion of actions.
• Drive sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost optimization.

Skills

Maintenance management systems

Reliability engineering

CMMS platforms

Mechanical, electrical, and instrument

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

An expanding global chemical manufacturer is seeking a Site Leader – Maintenance & Reliability to lead the site's maintenance and reliability functions. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations through the development and execution of best-in-class maintenance strategies, asset integrity programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to maximize equipment reliability, improve plant performance, and support long-term operational excellence.

About the Role

Site Leader – Maintenance & Reliability is responsible for leading the site’s maintenance and reliability functions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and continuously improve preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs.
• Direct maintenance execution and reliability initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and plant performance.
• Develop and monitor asset reliability strategies and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct root cause failure analyses (RCFA) and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and EHS teams to optimize equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Manage CMMS performance, maintenance planning and scheduling, and spare parts inventory control.
• Support the planning, design review, and execution of capital improvement projects and new equipment installations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, API, ASME, ISO, and other applicable regulatory and industry standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary maintenance and reliability teams.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and ensure timely completion of recommended actions.
• Drive sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost optimization initiatives across the facility.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of maintenance, reliability, or engineering experience within industrial manufacturing; chemical manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in maintenance management systems, reliability engineering, and asset lifecycle optimization.
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS platforms and maintenance planning and scheduling processes.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Required Skills:

• Maintenance management systems
• Reliability engineering
• CMMS platforms
• Mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems