Senior Reliability & Maintenance Leader — Transform

ascendperformancematerials; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Performance Materials is seeking a Sr. Maintenance and Reliability Manager in Pensacola, FL to lead maintenance and reliability transformations across the site.

The role focuses on predictive analytics, standardizing work processes, and safety-aligned execution to boost OEE and profitability. You will partner with leadership, manage a team of maintenance and reliability professionals, and ensure execution of AOP commitments while driving continuous improvement and best practices across

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in operations, reliability, maintenance, and/or engineering leadership roles.
• 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.
• Partner with the Site Director and Leadership Team to resolve operational constraints and drive strategic initiatives.
• Set clear objectives and expectations for direct reports and foster a collaborative, values-driven culture.
• Deliver Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments and adjust plans to address emerging site priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

SAP maintenance systems

Predictive analytics

Turnaround planning

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching & communication

Change leadership

Education

Professional Engineering license preferred

Maintenance & Reliability certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ascend Performance Materials is seeking a Sr. Maintenance and Reliability Manager in Pensacola, FL to lead maintenance and reliability transformations across the site.

The role focuses on predictive analytics, standardizing work processes, and safety-aligned execution to boost OEE and profitability. You will partner with leadership, manage a team of maintenance and reliability professionals, and ensure execution of AOP commitments while driving continuous improvement and best practices across