Maintenance / Reliability Manager

True North Consultants, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Maintenance Manager to lead our Maintenance and Reliability Team at a prime coastal location.

This role ensures the safety, efficiency and reliability of plant operations through strategic maintenance leadership and asset integrity management. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in maintenance/reliability in chemical or related PSM regulated plants, strong CMMS experience, and the ability to mentor a multidisciplinary team while driving continuous

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering degree with 8+ years in Maintenance/Reliability in chemical, refinery, or related PSM regulated plants.
• Proficiency with 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.

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.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS proficiency

Preventive & predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Team management

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.

If you are a seasoned professional eager to drive maintenance excellence and lead a dedicated team in a vibrant environment, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.