Maintenance / Reliability Manager

Joseph Michaels International; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in Mount Pleasant, SC seeks a dynamic Maintenance Manager to lead our Maintenance and Reliability Team, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable plant operations.

This role focuses on developing robust maintenance strategies, leading a multidisciplinary team, and driving asset integrity. A strong background in PSM-regulated environments and CMMS proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required; 8+ years in Maintenance/Reliability with team management in chemical, refinery, or PSM-regulated plants.
• Proficiency with CMMS and maintenance planning processes.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Oversee maintenance tasks, reliability projects, and monitor asset performance metrics.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement long-term corrective measures to prevent failures.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and EHS to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Manage CMMS, oversee spare parts inventory, and refine planning/scheduling systems.
• Support capital projects, participate in design reviews, and oversee new equipment installations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, API, ASME, and ISO standards.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary maintenance/reliability team.
• Facilitate PHAs and implement agreed actions.
• Promote sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Reliability engineering

Asset lifecycle optimization

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our Maintenance and Reliability Team at a prime coastal location. This key role is responsible for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of plant operations through strategic maintenance leadership and asset integrity management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Oversee the execution of maintenance tasks, reliability projects, and monitor asset performance metrics.
• Perform root cause analyses and establish long-term corrective measures to mitigate equipment failures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, Procurement, and EHS to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
• Manage the performance of the CMMS, oversee spare parts inventory, and refine planning and scheduling systems.
• Support the development of capital projects, participate in design reviews, and oversee new equipment installations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as OSHA, API, ASME, and ISO.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team focused on maintenance and reliability best practices.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and implement recommended actions.
• Promote initiatives in sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering degree with 8+ years of experience in Maintenance/ Reliability Engineer including Team Management in chemical, refinery, or a related PSM regulated plants.
• Demonstrated expertise in reliability systems, maintenance management, and asset lifecycle optimization.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintenance planning processes.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Able to work in the U.S. now or in the future without sponsorship.