APQ Maintenance Manager (Open)

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The Maintenance Manager will report to the Operations and Maintenance Director and is responsible for providing general maintenance leadership & oversight for the Air Products Qudra regional maintenance-related activities including: Safety accountability, Strategies (Reliability Centered Maintenance, Risk Based Inspections, Condition Monitoring, Condition Based Maintenance, etc.), Budget/Planning activities, Mechanical Integrity, Contractor Selection & Service Agreements, Training & Development, Implementation of Global & Local Standards / Work Processes / Procedures / Best Practices, Technical Directives, Turnarounds, Spare Parts strategies, CMMS (SAP) Utilization & Optimization.

The position will coordinate, organize, optimize, and support the execution of regional predictive, preventative, corrective, and Turnaround maintenance activities with the goal of reducing maintenance-related costs while improving plant safety, reliability, and availability consistent with the business needs for Air Products Qudra Operating facilities.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

SAFETY

• Provide & maintain a safe work environment for self & others. Employ good housekeeping methods and demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent injuries.
• Ensure the safety of all maintenance personnel by utilizing the Air Products Basic Safety Practice program, which includes Safety Work Permits, LOTO, Confined Space, etc.

MAINTENANCE / TECHNICAL

• Management and oversight of all maintenance activities within the region.
• Implement & promote Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies and drive Predictive and Condition Based Maintenance programs consistently across the region.
• Assist in the development and execution of the preventative / predictive maintenance program.
• Coordinate with Plant & Line Management to develop, administer, and control the region’s Maintenance related annual budgets.
• Identify cost savings opportunities with purchased materials, spare parts, and contracted services.
• Liaise with Reliability and Maintenance System team and support the plants’ Reliability program.
• Promote the regional Maintenance Excellence Program.
• Continuously monitor & evaluate plant equipment spare parts.
• Provide technical guidance and necessary support for all maintenance related troubleshooting, test, and repair activities.
• Provide leadership & oversight for plant turnaround (TAR) activities.
• Identify & establish regional contract service agreements.
• Ensure proper Root Cause Analysis methods are completed.
• Implement best practices, change management, and standardization of maintenance systems.
• Drive continuous improvement activities in all processes and activities.
• Provide leadership & oversight for the development and upkeep of maintenance standards.
• Ensure accurate documentation is maintained for plants’ maintenance & reliability activities.
• Effective management & utilization of maintenance personnel.
• Develop the professional & technical knowledge & skills of the maintenance organization.
• Evaluate personnel performance levels.
• Direct and promote an atmosphere of team spirit.
• Emergency response is required 7 days a week/ 24 hours a day.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering graduate (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred) with >15 years of related maintenance experience.
• Minimum 10 years management/leadership experience with teams >20 people.
• Detailed practical knowledge & experience developing and implementing recognized maintenance strategies.
• Demonstrated history of success in Safety, Reliability, Quality, and Employee Involvement.
• Strong leadership, organizational, planning, interpersonal skills, and teamwork skills.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Comprehensive multi-disciplined technical knowledge with good business insight.
• Experience in major turnaround support, project management, plant operations, and maintenance activities.
• Project management knowledge and experience with projects >$3Million USD.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) knowledge/experience.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) is preferred.
• Certification of Vibration Analysis Level II/III desirable.
• Knowledge of industry codes and machinery standards applicable to Oil and Gas and Refining Industries.
• Proven coordination experience in a multi-team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer-based applications (Microsoft Office) and a working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning and CMMS.
• Ability to read schematics, single line drawings, P&IDs, and other technical documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of local environmental regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of local supplier capabilities and vendor service contracts is desirable.

Proficiency in English speaking and writing.

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