Senior Maintenance & Reliability Leader – Plant Ops Excellence

Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Performance Materials is seeking a Sr. Maintenance and Reliability Manager in Pensacola, FL. The role leads maintenance and reliability programs across the site, driving productivity, equipment reliability, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in operations/reliability leadership, 10+ years in chemical/petrochemical environments, and strong expertise in SAP and predictive analytics. PE license and reliability cert are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in operations, reliability, maintenance, and/or engineering leadership.
• Minimum 10 years in the chemical or petrochemical industry.
• Proven experience leading large-scale maintenance and reliability transformations.
• Maintenance and Reliability Professional certification preferred.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's reliability and maintenance team to grow capability.
• Partner with the Site Director to resolve constraints and drive strategic initiatives.
• Set clear objectives for direct reports and foster a collaborative culture.
• Deliver Annual Operating Plan commitments and adapt plans as priorities shift.
• Oversee safe, cost-effective maintenance activities and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

SAP

Predictive analytics

Turnaround planning

Communication

Change management

Project management

Education

Professional Engineering license

Maintenance/Reliability certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ascend Performance Materials is seeking a Sr. Maintenance and Reliability Manager in Pensacola, FL. The role leads maintenance and reliability programs across the site, driving productivity, equipment reliability, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in operations/reliability leadership, 10+ years in chemical/petrochemical environments, and strong expertise in SAP and predictive analytics. PE license and reliability cert are preferred.