Plant Reliability & Technology Leader

Arkema; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 106,200 - 140,700; Full time

Job summary

Arkema is seeking a Maintenance & Technology Manager at the Alsip, IL site to lead the maintenance and technical teams, drive reliability improvements, and manage process safety and regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Alsip Plant Manager and collaborates with Leadership Team across production, logistics, quality, and maintenance.

The position emphasizes mechanical integrity, scale-ups for new products, and ISCC+ registration support, with a strong focus on data-driven decision making

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years in latex production, manufacturing plant/process engineering, or related environments.
• Maintenance experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with fired boilers or plant utilities preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop goals and action plans that improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance staff and ensure safety performance feedback.
• Ensure ISO, PSM, and PM requirements are met by maintenance personnel.
• Manage department spending within guidelines, including contractor costs.
• Manage contractor programs to ensure work meets plant specifications and policies.
• Prepare periodic reports on plant equipment reliability.
• Conduct analysis to determine failure modes and root causes.
• Lead planning for major shutdowns.
• Own the site's Mechanical Integrity program.
• Lead technical teams on new product scale-ups and quality improvement trials.
• Coordinate minor capital project assignments.
• Serve as ISCC+ registration contact and facilitate certification.
• Support process optimization and facility improvements.
• Prepare capital project scopes and objectives.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Arkema is seeking a Maintenance & Technology Manager at the Alsip, IL site to lead the maintenance and technical teams, drive reliability improvements, and manage process safety and regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Alsip Plant Manager and collaborates with Leadership Team across production, logistics, quality, and maintenance.

The position emphasizes mechanical integrity, scale-ups for new products, and ISCC+ registration support, with a strong focus on data-driven decision making