The Lubrizol Corporation

Maintenance & Reliability Leader

The Lubrizol Corporation$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or related discipline) from an ABET accredited program.
  • 5+ years leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in a chemical plant in engineering, maintenance, or reliability roles.
  • Proven leadership as a change champion.
  • In-depth understanding of maintenance work processes including planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

  • Lead maintenance and reliability resources within the plant.
  • Develop annual and 3-year maintenance budget plans aligned with strategy.
  • Achieve annual goals and KPI improvements related to costs and asset reliability.
  • Manage goal-setting processes for maintenance and reliability personnel.
  • Establish clear roles and competencies for maintenance support across organizations.
  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in maintenance reliability.
  • Ensure adherence to maintenance and reliability standards to produce quality products.

Benefits

  • Promotes team and individual growth and development.
  • Encourages an empowered organizational culture.
  • Provides administrative leadership for performance expectations.
  • Supports comprehensive safety and productivity measures.
Full Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time / On-Site

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Site Maintenance & Reliability Leader, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving the development and implementation of a comprehensive Maintenance / Reliability / Turnaround Strategy including functional goals and a financial plan by using the full breadth of maintenance, reliability, and turnaround work processes, best practices, tools, and effective leveraging of resources. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

In This Role, You Will:

  • Lead all maintenance and reliability resources within the plant.
  • Develop the annual and 3-year maintenance budget plans consistent with the maintenance / reliability strategy and objectives including the next two turnaround cycles for investment.
  • Meet annual goals, objectives, and KPI improvements, including maintenance & turnaround costs and asset reliability.
  • Lead and Manage maintenance and reliability personnel in the goal setting processes.
  • Set and maintain clear roles, competencies and experience necessary to support process elements for maintenance with organizational integration to Reliability Operations, EH&S, etc.
  • Drive a culture that everyone has a role in reliability and maintenance improvement.
  • Accountable for the safety, productivity, quality and overall effectiveness of the maintenance and reliability workforce.
  • Promotes environment that allows team and individual empowerment to grow and flourish.
  • Model expected behaviors for an empowered organization.
  • Ensure the maintenance and reliability discipline and standards are in place to produce quality products and meet customer needs.
  • Provide administrative leadership to plant personnel on role expectations, compensation and personal development.
  • Champions use of Management of Change (MOC) process for changes, modifications, deletions to equipment, materials, parts, and related maintenance and reliability.


Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical or related discipline) from an ABET accredited program.
  • 5+ years leadership experience leading/managing cross-functional teams
  • Experience within a chemical plant in an engineering, maintenance, or reliability engineering role.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience as a champion for change.
  • Detailed knowledge of maintenance work process (planning, scheduling, logistics, etc.)
  • Detailed knowledge of reliability strategies and work processes.


Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward
  • Advanced degree in Engineering
  • Broad based experience in a variety of chemical plant organizational areas( Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, etc)
  • Successful completion of a leadership development training program
  • Experience with applicable building codes with a NFPA-NEC, API, or ASME certification.
  • Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)


Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work-whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
  • Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
  • Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
  • Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
  • Occasional lifting or movement of materials
  • Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards


We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You
  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
  • 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
  • Flexible work environment
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Career and professional growth
  • Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement


Learn more at https://benefits.lubrizol.com/

About The Lubrizol Corporation

The Lubrizol Corporation is a provider of specialty chemicals for the transportation, industrial, and consumer markets. These products include additives for engine oils and other transportation-related fluids, additives for industrial lubricants, and additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. The company also produces specialty materials for the plastics, coatings, and pharmaceuticals markets. Lubrizol operates in more than 100 countries and has manufacturing facilities in 17 countries.
Learn more about The Lubrizol Corporation
Size
8,600 employees
Industry
Founded
1928

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