Maintenance / Reliability Manager

H.T. Prof Executive Search; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search seeks a dynamic Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance and Reliability Team at a prime coastal location.

The role ensures safety, efficiency, and reliability of plant operations through strategic maintenance leadership and asset integrity management. Responsibilities include developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, overseeing maintenance execution, root cause analyses, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize uptime and optimize costs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Maintenance/ Reliability Engineering in chemical, refinery or PSM regulated plants.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary maintenance/reliability team.
• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle optimization and reliability systems.
• Proficiency with CMMS and maintenance planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs.
• Oversee maintenance tasks, reliability projects, and monitor asset performance metrics.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and EHS to maximize uptime.
• Manage CMMS performance, spare parts inventory, and 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.
• Guide Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and implement actions.
• Promote sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost optimization.

Skills

Maintenance management

CMMS proficiency

Reliability engineering

Team leadership

PSM regulated plants knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation systems

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

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.
• 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.