Maintenance & Engineering Manager

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We are looking for :

As the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, the spirit of this position is that of CAPEX
projects, maintenance projects, project management, and document management. An
innovative and big picture mindset is important for the success of this position.

This role will be very involved with production & maintenance operations as it deals with projects
that may interfere with various operations. In addition to the management of projects, this role
will be instrumental in identifying, documenting, and implementing operational changes to the
maintenance department. The ability to develop and implement operational changes in the
maintenance department will be necessary to effectively move forward with this role.

The Engineering & Maintenance Manager shall:
1. Manage a variety of complex issues in associated projects, plans, and schedules for
project implementation. Responsible for defining the scope of work for project teams.
2. Manage, identify, hire, develop and recognize maintenance staff.
3. Design new or improved process systems.
4. Review and approve technical feasibility of complex design concepts and analysis of
technologies that incorporate own area of expertise as well as multiple disciplines.
5. Review and analyze proposals to determine if benefits derived and possible applications
justify expenditures. Recommend proposal to management for consideration and
allocation of funds. Responsible for preparation of project cost estimates up to
multi-million dollar range. Monitors all project expenditures and cost tracking.
6. Responsible for policy setting and defining procedures for the staff in accomplishing and
documenting projects. Provides input on overall engineering department policy.
7. Approve protocols and support documentation (engineering change requests, system
change forms, etc) in order to secure project release. This is a "technical approver" position.
8. Proactively and regularly communicate with plant departments.

Maintenance Operations
This role will be responsible for creating the infrastructure and content for maintenance operating
procedures. Not only will these operating procedures encompass maintenance operations, but
best practices, administrative, and process data as well. This role will provide the expertise in
maintenance operations during change management and new projects.
Additionally, this role will be responsible for the complete development of MI/PM programs and
ensure their proper implementation and documentation, according to Solvay practices.

CAPEX Projects
This role will be responsible for managing CAPEX and maintenance projects aimed at increasing
safety, production, and ensuring operational readiness. You’ll be responsible for the engineering
scope and design documentation for capital projects involving CAPEX and maintenance. In
addition, the role will be required to provide hands-on technical expertise in various areas
including mechanical installations/upgrades, new tanks, or process equipment installations in
adherence with Solvay Safety and Engineering Standards.

Continuous Feedback and Improvement
This role will be responsible for performing, in collaboration, incident investigations involving
deviations from normal maintenance operations. This responsibility includes root cause analysis;
development of mitigation solutions; implementation of such solutions, and; follow-up to ensure
objectives are being met.
The success and effectiveness of this role are very dependent on the ability to persuade and
communicate the need for changes. Even though this role will be very supported by
management, the importance of developing strong and professional working relationships with
department leaders is critical.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Must have Subject Matter Expert (SME) understanding of analytical, flow, level, pressure,
temperature, chemicals, and weigh system instruments as well as pumps, tanks, and
pressure vessel design.
● Perform project implementation activities, which include, design, design review,
execution, coordination effort between all involved parties, monitor/tracking progress to
ensure adherence to schedule.
● Analyzes equipment and performance to determine