Lead Maintenance Analyst

CITGO Petroleum Corporation

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Management, or related field.
  • 10 years of relevant job-related experience required.
  • Master's degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
  • Experience with analytics or management consulting in an industrial context.
  • Proficient in Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau for data analysis.
  • Understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics in industrial settings.
  • Familiarity with Industrial Field Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams to solve complex enterprise-level maintenance issues.
  • Analyze maintenance data and performance metrics for insights to enhance reliability and efficiency.
  • Oversee the entire lifecycle of solution implementation, ensuring compliance and improvement.
  • Develop and standardize templates for maintenance planning and scheduling.
  • Create governance structures and KPIs for consistent execution across sites.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders for effective implementation.
  • Conduct root cause analyses to harmonize HSSE standards across three refineries.

Benefits

  • Remote Work options available for eligible positions.
  • 9/80 Work Schedule Option.
  • Annual Vacation Incentive up to 120 hours of additional pay.
  • Paid Vacation Time and Holidays.
  • Caregiver Leave and Company-Paid Sick Leave.
  • Excellent 401(k) Match and Pension Plan.
  • Performance Incentive and Company-Paid Long-Term Disability.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options.
  • Educational Assistance Plan and Dependent Children Scholarships.
  • Reimbursement for Gym Membership and Employee Discount Programs.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Lead Maintenance Analyst to join our maintenance excellence team. In this role, you will be instrumental in optimizing maintenance processes to ensure optimal equipment performance, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, IT, and Finance to ensure that maintenance activities are meticulously planned and scheduled, thereby maximizing equipment uptime, increasing throughput, and minimizing costs. Leveraging your 10 years of experience, you will apply advanced analytical capabilities, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance strategies to support the long-term success of our operations.

Demonstrated leadership experience in high-hazard, asset-intensive operations is essential.

Strategic Responsibilities
  • Serve as the enterprise owner for Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Excellence.
  • Drive strategic alignment across 3 refineries through standardization of processes, analytics, and technology platforms.

Decision-Making Authority
  • Make enterprise-wide recommendations that influence maintenance strategies, staffing models, contracting approaches (T&M, lump-sum), and multi-year maintenance planning.

Thought Leadership
  • Act as senior advisor to executive leadership on maintenance performance, risk exposure, and investment prioritization.


Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Management or a related field. 10 years of job-related experience required.
• A master's degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred
• Relevant experience in analytics, management consulting or a similar role in an industrial setting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau
• Understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics
• Understanding of Industrial Field Operations

Job Duties

1. Lead cross functional teams in the identification, definition, and resolution of complex enterprise level maintenance problems.

2. Analyze maintenance data and equipment performance metrics using advanced analytical methods to generate insights that enhance reliability, efficiency, and cost performance

3. Own the lifecycle of solution implementation-from concept to deployment to sustainment-with accountability for tracking adoption, compliance, and continuous improvement.

4. Develop and standardize best-practice templates for planning and scheduling maintenance activities to improve resource utilization and minimize operational disruptions.

5. Develop governance structures, KPIs, and performance systems to ensure long term execution discipline across all sites.

6.Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders, influencing alignment and effective implementation across teams.

7. Conduct sophisticated root cause analyses to strategically harmonize HSSE standards and work processes across the 3 Refineries

8. Monitor industry trends and advancements in maintenance technologies, identifying opportunities to modernize and elevate the organization's maintenance practices. Serve as a subject matter advisor on maintenance analytics and performance, supporting leadership in strategic decision-making

Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:
• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Performance Incentive
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

Requisition ID - 1904

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