Maintenance Manager

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Department:            Manufacturing, Maintenance & Reliability

Location:                 Oyster Creek, Freeport, TX

Travel Involved:      5-10%

Description

This position leads the maintenance execution and reliability functions at the facility.  Primary responsibilities include establishing strategic focus, driving goals and objectives, and managing resources and projects to maximize the effectiveness and consistency of our maintenance practices and overall facility operations. Participates as a member of the site leadership team, working closely in alignment with Operations and Process Engineering. Directs all planning, scheduling, maintenance, and reliability activities to ensure that medium-term and short-term objectives are achieved including day-to-day execution and turnaround preparedness.  Also manages the effective use of contractors in support of any and all maintenance related activities.

Ensures all department Action Plans for improvements in HES, Equipment Reliability, MWP, and Mechanical Integrity are developed and implemented by leading as a role model, setting the appropriate expectations, following through on completion, and confirming results. Individual must also aggressively and effectively manage the development of skills, knowledge, and competencies within the maintenance organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Experience base in the petrochemical or similar industry
• Minimum 10 years combined professional experience in Maintenance/Operations, Project Management, and Reliability Engineering
• Minimum 3-5 years in related leadership roles
• Must be an excellent communicator, strong leader, have solid interpersonal skills and be able to deal with all levels in the organization.  Must have a balanced strategic and tactical focus, be creative and innovative, and demonstrate outstanding problem solving, analytical, organizational, and planning skills.  Must also have excellent computer skills, excellent verbal and writing skills along with computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be a self-starter and have high standards

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Masters Degree in Engineering or Business
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, negotiating, and communicating skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong computer skills, with a good understanding of the budgeting and project management processes
• Ability to to handle complex, abstract problems from identification to resolution
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies, Root Cause Failure Analysis and Reliability Centered Maintenance
• Well developed leadership skills in a professional environment; competent working in a cross-functional matrix environment
• Ability to think in overall broad terms and negotiate solutions with other related organizations.

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What we offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.