Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline, preferably Mechanical or Electrical
Minimum 15 years of experience in operational and engineering environment
Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis and preventative maintenance methodologies
Knowledge of regulatory and industry standards
Experience with CMMS systems, SAP PM preferred
Responsibilities
Support the Area Production Director in achieving safety and efficiency outcomes.
Lead the Area Reliability and Maintenance team to foster a culture of safety.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
Manage a team of engineers providing technical support for equipment in various plants.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through performance KPIs and Six Sigma programs.
Benefits
Opportunity for continuous professional development and training
Collaborative work environment in a geographically diverse organization
Engagement in innovative projects and performance improvement initiatives
Potential for leadership growth within a committed team
Access to advanced maintenance and technical resources
Full Job Description
Principal Responsibilities:
Supports the Area Production Director in achieving key outcomes in safety, reliability, efficiency, cost, and customer service.
Leads the Area Reliability and Maintenance team by establishing a culture of safety in working and in the execution of all aspects of the team's role requirements.
Ensures compliance with all safety, health, environmental and quality standards within the area.
Leads a team of multi-discipline engineers that provide technical, troubleshooting and maintenance support for all machinery, mechanical equipment, electrical, controls and instrumentation within all ASU, CO2, H2, and He plants in the area.
Demonstrates HPO continuous improvement by sharing best practices employed or developed in Messer Americas and adopt best practices identified by global peers
Supports the effort for continuous improvement through EMBRACE and Six Sigma programs
Ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plants and plant equipment within the area by:
Assuring all incidents are properly investigated, required reports are issued, and corrective actions are completed on time
Ensuring that any and all modifications to existing assets strictly follow the Management of Change Process (MOC), comply with internal and external regulatory codes, standards, and best practices, as well as provide technical review and approval of all changes within area.
Leading the troubleshooting and repair process of any critical failed equipment, including MOC guidance, plant/equipment outage decision making, repair plan, and root cause analysis
Leading the planning, scheduling, and execution of short, medium and longer-term maintenance work within the region including preventive maintenance, repair maintenance, turnaround, and plant improvement projects
Championing new maintenance work processes and collaboratively drive continuous improvement in their effectiveness and efficiency through a comprehensive set of performance KPIs
Owning the Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) programs within the area and ensuring proper execution, effectiveness, compliance, review, and appropriate follow-up actions of any found deficiencies.
Ensuring that agreed maintenance strategies are fully implemented at all sites
Leading the plant equipment assessment process and annual reviews for all sites within area
Ensuring that critical spare parts for all sites within the area are identified in the CMMS, stocked in appropriate warehouses with accurate inventory data, are in a condition for immediate use and are replenished in a timely manner once consumed.
Identifying, defining, estimating, budgeting, developing, planning and executing turnaround maintenance activities, improvement, and major projects within the area.
Being accountable for the development, routine review, and ensuring compliance of the repair and maintenance budget for all sites within the area
Representing the area reliability interests with the Messer Projects Execution Team in the proposal and project commercialization process, including scope, spares input, and new plant acceptance and commissioning.
Working with the Remote Operations Center (ROC) to execute projects and initiatives identified to drive performance and close performance gaps
Required Skills:
Interpersonal skills:
Possesses strong communications skills at all levels
Attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to follow through to completion on projects and solutions
Demonstrated ability to manage a cohesive team environment
Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and improve existing processes/programs
Managerial skills:
Knowledgeable in plant operations. Can effectively identify and evaluate technical and business process opportunities and translate to financial terms to support investment and business case development
Continuous improvement drive and ability to implement change in a geographically diverse organization.
Management by influence - experience delivering results in a highly matrixed organization and the ability to influence others to deliver results.
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and achieve results
Strong technical skills and ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment
Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis, Cause and Effect or FMEA methodologies
Proven experience and knowledge of predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies
Proven understanding of regulatory and industry standards and codes
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline - Mechanical or Electrical Preferred
Minimum 15 years of experience in operational and engineering environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Air Separation experience and knowledge preferred
Experience with CMMS systems required, SAP PM preferred
