Job Description

Maintenance Manager – Chemical / Petrochemical Plant (Mechanical Integrity Focus)

Location: Proctor, West Virginia
Relocation: Available ($10K–$12K)
Compensation: Up to $160K base + bonus + strong benefits

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We are representing a global chemical / petrochemical manufacturing organization seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations at a highly automated, continuous processing facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on mechanical integrity and maintenance execution. This is not a reliability-only position.

The Maintenance Manager will lead all maintenance functions to ensure maximum equipment uptime, safe and compliant operations, and long-term asset performance.

The facility includes advanced equipment such as rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines), high-pressure steam systems, centrifuges, DCS/process control systems, and electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance supervisors, planners, and technicians

• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance

• Drive equipment uptime, efficiency, and cost optimization

• Own and manage mechanical integrity programs

• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams

• Manage maintenance budgets, KPIs, and spare parts inventory

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and PSM regulations

• Support plant expansion and capital improvement projects

Required Experience

• 15+ years of maintenance experience in chemical, petrochemical, or refining environments

• Proven leadership in plant maintenance (not reliability-only roles)

• Strong hands-on experience with rotating equipment and plant systems

• Experience in continuous processing environments

• Deep understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Career progression through plant maintenance leadership roles

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

• Background in large-scale chemical or refining facilities

• Hands-on leader who drives uptime, safety, and team performance