Job Description
We are seeking a Capital Project & Maintenance Manager to join our chemical plant operations team.
This role combines maintenance management, project engineering, and team supervision to ensure
safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations within the plant. The successful candidate will manage both
employees and contractors while supporting plant operations through strategic maintenance planning
and capital project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Project Management Expertise - The role requires supervising teams, managing contractors, executing capital projects from conception through commissioning, and coordinating complex maintenance activities across multiple sites. This demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and cross- functional initiatives.
- Technical & Analytical Proficiency - The position involves engineering work, root cause analysis, equipment troubleshooting, developing detailed work scopes and procedures, and using systems like SAP. This requires deep technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and data- driven decision-making skills.
- Compliance & Safety Focus - Ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations, implementing Management of Change processes, and maintaining regulatory compliance are critical responsibilities. This demonstrates the need for strong attention to detail, risk management capabilities, and commitment to safety standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise maintenance staff and contractors, including performance management, scheduling, and conflict resolution
- Optimize resource allocation to ensure operational continuity
- Plan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities using SAP enterprise system
- Coordinate routine preventive maintenance and planned plant shutdowns
- Manage capital projects from Front End Loading (FEL) through construction and commissioning
- Oversee design, procurement, installation, and startup phases
- Implement Management of Change (MOC) processes for projects and improvements
- Develop detailed work scopes, job sequences, labor estimates, and bills of materials.
- Procure materials, equipment, and services while managing project budgets and timelines.
- Create installation and repair procedures and build job kits.
- Analyze data to identify root causes and implement corrective measures.
- Support operations teams through equipment troubleshooting and technical training.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety programs and regulations.
- Provide capital project and maintenance / reliability support for multiple sites to include Bakersfield, CA, Edmonton, Canada Facility