Maintenance & Reliability Manager - Plant TPM Leader

Hunter Recruiting; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance & Engineering Department at the Fort Worth manufacturing facility. The role will guide preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs, drive reliability improvements, and oversee capital projects with a focus on safety and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) and 5+ years in chemical/petrochemical maintenance or engineering, plus 3+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical preferred.
• 5+ years maintenance/engineering in chemical or petrochemical environment.
• 3+ years supervisory/management in chemical or petroleum manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and requirements.
• Strong technical aptitude to troubleshoot complex equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maintenance & Engineering Department, including Mechanics, Electricians, Welders, and Process Control Engineering.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Manage CMMS, maintenance metrics, compliance programs, inspections, and maintenance schedules.
• Develop and manage the Maintenance & Engineering budget, capital plan, and capital improvement projects.
• Lead equipment optimization, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Establish root-cause-focused problem solving and drive improvements in equipment, processes, and infrastructure.
• Develop and coach department personnel through training, performance management, skills development, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical inspections, environmental requirements, ISO 9001, RC14001, and company EHS policies.
• Manage maintenance inventory and engineering documentation, including FMEA-based spare parts planning and drawing control.
• Advance predictive maintenance strategies and TPM transitions.
• Collaborate with Plant Management, Production, Engineering, and other departments to meet safety, reliability, and efficiency goals.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Root Cause Analysis

Safety compliance

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Brightly CMMS

Job description

Hunter Recruiting seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance & Engineering Department at the Fort Worth manufacturing facility. The role will guide preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs, drive reliability improvements, and oversee capital projects with a focus on safety and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) and 5+ years in chemical/petrochemical maintenance or engineering, plus 3+ years of