Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our <a href="https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values">core values</a> are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Job DescriptionAlbemarle is hiring for a Maintenance Manager. This position is located in Magnolia, Arkansas. The Maintenance Manager leads the plant maintenance group, which consists of approximately 100 employees.  They are responsible for safe and reliable operation of mechanical and electrical equipment, and all associated facilities.  They are expected to apply world class maintenance principles and practices, directing the following functions and activities:  maintenance execution, preventative and predictive maintenance, inspection and mechanical integrity, and reliability.  The Maintenance Manager is the site point of contact for our nested contractor where we have 150 employees in support of maintenance, scaffolding and insulation, packaging and security functions on site.  The Maintenance Manager manages the maintenance capital spend for the site.  The Maintenance Manager is a key  member of the Magnolia site leadership team, reporting to the Site Manager, and providing guidance and support for plant operations and initiatives.What You Will Do<ul><li>Lead the maintenance team to zero injuries and zero major incidents.</li><li>Observe employee work practices to ensure that safety policies are always followed.</li><li>Maintain the plant in good condition to ensure fitness for service, mechanical integrity, and reliability. </li><li>Implement best practices procedures such as planning &amp; scheduling, work order management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. </li><li>Plan and execute shutdowns and turnarounds using world class best practices.</li><li>Train and develop maintenance personnel in the safest and most economical methods of doing their work and continuously improve their skills.</li><li>Define maintenance objectives and develop departmental budget to attain objectives.</li><li>Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure attainment of maintenance objectives.  Use KPI’s to set and achieve Improvement objectives.</li><li>Implement preventative / predictive maintenance such as vibration analysis, lubrication, and inspections. </li><li>Execute a continuous improvement program that leads to improved equipment reliability, efficiency of the work force, and cost.   </li><li>Manage the maintenance capital for the site.  </li></ul>What You BringRequired:<ul><li>BS Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering)</li><li>7 or more years of experience in maintenance supervision or maintenance engineering</li><li>Extensive knowledge and experience applying best practice safety procedures to maintenance.</li><li>Experience applying Key Performance Indicators to measure and improve maintenance performance.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects with varied priorities and drive them to closure.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of the design and maintenance of process equipment such as exchangers, vessels, centrifugal pumps, agitators, and compressors as well as electrical equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.</li><li>Preventative and predictive maintenance: Working knowledge of tools and techniques including vibration monitoring and analysis, infrared inspection, sound detection, oil analysis, and performance testing.</li><li>Maintenance planning &amp; scheduling: Understanding of the best practices for maintenance planning and scheduling such as detailed job planning, setting priorities, creating work schedules, and minimizing break ins.</li><li>Working knowledge of maintenance work practices like rigging, pipe fitting, welding, and alignment.</li><li>Functional use of SAP modules for maintenance, projects, and purchasing.</li><li>Desired Qualifications:</li><li>General understanding of Albemarle Engineering Standards and Specifications. </li><li>Knowledge of material selection and corrosion.</li><li>Working knowledge of supply chain practices related to maintenance – spare parts strategies, material expediting, managing a spare parts warehouse, procurement.</li><li>Reliability centered maintenance: Knowledge and experience with the application of equipment criticality analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and preventive maintenance (PM) optimization.  </li><li>Expertise in the measurement of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and its application as the key metric and tool to maximize the operational efficiency of plant equipment.</li><li>Project management: Knowledge and experience with the capital project process including scope development, cost estimating, engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>General understanding of Albemarle Engineering Standards and Specifications. </li><li>Knowledge of material selection and corrosion.</li><li>Working knowledge of supply chain practices related to maintenance – spare parts strategies, material expediting, managing a spare parts warehouse, procurement.</li><li>Reliability centered maintenance: Knowledge and experience with the application of equipment criticality analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and preventive maintenance (PM) optimization.  </li><li>Expertise in the measurement of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and its application as the key metric and tool to maximize the operational efficiency of plant equipment.</li><li>Project management: Knowledge and experience with the capital project process including scope development, cost estimating, engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.</li><li></ul>Benefits of Joining Albemarle<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.</li></ul>We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. From our strength in Bromine and Lithium specialties, we partner with customers to pioneer new ways to move, power, connect and protect with people and planet in mind. As a values-driven company, we understand it is no longer enough to build things better, stronger and faster. We have to be cleaner, safer and smarter. Through the world&rsquo;s most diverse and reliable supply chain, we adapt, manage and utilize our world&rsquo;s most essential resources to create the greatest value out of every molecule. To help lead the way in progressing modern living, we have also to lead the way in safe and responsible operations. We are committed to building a more resilient world. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Our career opportunities span the globe from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.

Maintenance Manager

Be an essential element to a brighter future.&nbsp;We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our <a href="https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values">core values</a> are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.&nbsp;Job DescriptionAlbemarle is hiring for a Maintenance Manager. This position is located in Magnolia, Arkansas. The Maintenance Manager leads the plant maintenance group, which consists of approximately 100 employees.&nbsp; They are responsible for safe and reliable operation of mechanical and electrical equipment, and all associated facilities.&nbsp; They are expected to apply world class maintenance principles and practices, directing the following functions and activities:&nbsp; maintenance execution, preventative and predictive maintenance, inspection and mechanical integrity, and reliability.&nbsp; The Maintenance Manager is the site point of contact for our nested contractor where we have 150 employees in support of maintenance, scaffolding and insulation, packaging and security functions on site.&nbsp; The Maintenance Manager manages the maintenance capital spend for the site.&nbsp; The Maintenance Manager is a key &nbsp;member of the Magnolia site leadership team, reporting to the Site Manager, and providing guidance and support for plant operations and initiatives.What You Will Do<ul><li>Lead the maintenance team to zero injuries and zero major incidents.</li><li>Observe employee work practices to ensure that safety policies are always followed.</li><li>Maintain the plant in good condition to ensure fitness for service, mechanical integrity, and reliability.&nbsp;</li><li>Implement best practices procedures such as planning &amp; scheduling, work order management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.&nbsp;</li><li>Plan and execute shutdowns and turnarounds using world class best practices.</li><li>Train and develop maintenance personnel in the safest and most economical methods of doing their work and continuously improve their skills.</li><li>Define maintenance objectives and develop departmental budget to attain objectives.</li><li>Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure attainment of maintenance objectives.&nbsp; Use KPI’s to set and achieve Improvement objectives.</li><li>Implement preventative / predictive maintenance such as vibration analysis, lubrication, and inspections.&nbsp;</li><li>Execute a continuous improvement program that leads to improved equipment reliability, efficiency of the work force, and cost.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Manage the maintenance capital for the site. &nbsp;</li></ul>What You BringRequired:<ul><li>BS Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering)</li><li>7 or more years of experience in maintenance supervision or maintenance engineering</li><li>Extensive knowledge and experience applying best practice safety procedures to maintenance.</li><li>Experience applying Key Performance Indicators to measure and improve maintenance performance.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects with varied priorities and drive them to closure.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of the design and maintenance of process equipment such as exchangers, vessels, centrifugal pumps, agitators, and compressors as well as electrical equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.</li><li>Preventative and predictive maintenance: Working knowledge of tools and techniques including vibration monitoring and analysis, infrared inspection, sound detection, oil analysis, and performance testing.</li><li>Maintenance planning &amp; scheduling: Understanding of the best practices for maintenance planning and scheduling such as detailed job planning, setting priorities, creating work schedules, and minimizing break ins.</li><li>Working knowledge of maintenance work practices like rigging, pipe fitting, welding, and alignment.</li><li>Functional use of SAP modules for maintenance, projects, and purchasing.</li><li>Desired Qualifications:</li><li>General understanding of Albemarle Engineering Standards and Specifications.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of material selection and corrosion.</li><li>Working knowledge of supply chain practices related to maintenance – spare parts strategies, material expediting, managing a spare parts warehouse, procurement.</li><li>Reliability centered maintenance: Knowledge and experience with the application of equipment criticality analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and preventive maintenance (PM) optimization.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Expertise in the measurement of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and its application as the key metric and tool to maximize the operational efficiency of plant equipment.</li><li>Project management: Knowledge and experience with the capital project process including scope development, cost estimating, engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>General understanding of Albemarle Engineering Standards and Specifications.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of material selection and corrosion.</li><li>Working knowledge of supply chain practices related to maintenance – spare parts strategies, material expediting, managing a spare parts warehouse, procurement.</li><li>Reliability centered maintenance: Knowledge and experience with the application of equipment criticality analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and preventive maintenance (PM) optimization.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Expertise in the measurement of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and its application as the key metric and tool to maximize the operational efficiency of plant equipment.</li><li>Project management: Knowledge and experience with the capital project process including scope development, cost estimating, engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.</li><li></li></ul>Benefits of Joining Albemarle<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.</li></ul>We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

Maintenance Manager

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