Technical and Maintenance Director

Primary Services; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 130,900 - 216,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefit Package

Full Relocation Offered to qualified applicants

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Technical and Maintenance Director to provide strategic leadership in a high-performing facility. This pivotal role involves overseeing maintenance, reliability, and capital projects, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in chemical manufacturing and a strong background in leadership and process optimization.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing or similar industrial setting.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success managing plant maintenance, engineering, and reliability functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of maintenance and reliability strategies.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Direct technical process and process control teams to improve production efficiency.

Skills

Strategic Vision & Execution

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership

Capital Project Oversight

Budget & Resource Management

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving

Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping and Lean Principles

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Chemistry, or Mechanical preferred)

Job description

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Trinity Professionals is now Primary Services | We Recruit Top Talent for the LNG, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Human Resources…

Our client is seeking best-in-class talent for the role of Technical and Maintenance Director, a senior leadership position supporting critical operations in a high-performing chemical manufacturing facility on the Gulf Coast.

With approximately 1,200 employees worldwide, the products manufactured are essential to a wide range of industries and applications, including:

Paints and Coatings, Lubricants and Functional Fluids, Personal Care Products

Summary:

This role provides strategic leadership and oversight across Maintenance, Reliability, Turnarounds, Asset Management, Technical Process Engineering, and Capital Projects to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

This is a pivotal role requiring a broad, multi-disciplinary background in chemical plant environments and the ability to drive operational excellence through people, processes, and innovation.

The Director will operate in alignment with the company’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Objectives, while ensuring adherence to HSE standards and corporate policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive maintenance and reliability strategies to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs in compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Use performance dashboards and KPIs to track progress and mitigate asset-related risks.

Turnarounds

• Integrate Maintenance and Technical teams to execute turnaround events with defined objectives, timelines, and resource plans.
• Lead planning and execution of turnarounds that achieve safety, cost, and reliability targets.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned from each event.

Process & Process Control Engineering

• Direct technical process and process control teams to improve production efficiency, reduce raw material and energy usage, and enhance safety performance.
• Oversee development and application of process simulations and models.
• Ensure all processes meet regulatory and environmental standards.
• Lead the Project Engineering and I&E teams in executing capital projects aligned with long-term site goals.
• Maintain a rolling 5-year CapEx plan with clear project justifications and deliverables.
• Drive excellence in project execution through rigorous planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Ensure effective information systems, reporting, and knowledge management within departments.
• Maintain departmental budgets in line with corporate goals.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor high-performing teams that align with strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, contributing to cross-functional success.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering required, prefer Chemical, Chemistry or Mechanical

Experience:

• 10–15+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or similar industrial setting
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated success managing plant maintenance, engineering, and reliability functions
• Familiarity with regulatory standards, including TCEQ and environmental permitting
• In-depth knowledge of unit operations, equipment design, process control, and optimization

Core Competencies

• Strategic Vision & Execution
• Maintenance & Reliability Leadership
• Capital Project Oversight
• Budget & Resource Management
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping and Lean Principles

Excellent Benefit Package - Full Relocation Offered to qualified applicants

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing

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