Maintenance Manager

Backed by an over 130-year history, Ecovyst has evolved into a platform of leading sulfur solutions united by a shared commitment to reliability, innovation, and performance. We have carefully cultivated our reputation as a premier provider of virgin sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid regeneration services, and sulfuric acid derivatives. We provide specialty grade high-purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. Among them are mining, particularly copper for electronics applications, production of electric vehicles and the ongoing expansion of data centers across the globe, and industrial applications including our customers’ production of nylon precursors, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, industrial and municipal water treatment, and refining and petrochemical processes.

• Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, produces virgin sulfuric acid, and offers chemical waste handling and treatment services
• Calabrian produces high-value sulfur dioxide and derivative solutions, enabling us to serve a broader set of essential industries
• Chem32 sulfides and activates catalysts for refining and renewable fuel processes
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Position Overview

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance activities across a large, multi-unit sulfuric acid manufacturing facility. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of plant assets through effective planning, execution, and continuous improvement of maintenance systems.

The base salary range for this position in as for the job description criteria as listed is $150,000 to $165,000 annually. Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. Where an individual's pay falls within the range is determined by factors including, but not limited to, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

In some cases, compensation may fall outside of this range depending on factors, including a candidate's qualification, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for the planning and daily operations of the maintenance department, including contractors
• Provide primary customer interface to plant operations
• Maintain Maintenance forecast and monitor spending
• Oversee area maintenance and capital activities
• Drive improvement in Planning and Scheduling Activities, Backlog Mgmt., PM Compliance and Optimization, reliability, and TA Planning and Execution
• Ensure compliance with regulatory mechanical integrity inspections
• Perform performance assessments to drive improvement
• Drive area improvement by creating and maintaining an accountability culture
• Ensure that all company and regulatory requirements are met for Maintenance Employees
• Develop effective training plans to help develop subordinates and increase maintenance employee’s qualifications.
• Participate in labor management meetings as necessary.
• Abide by the Company, plant, and lab policies/procedures and safety rules
• Lead, support, promote, improve, and enforce compliance, all HS&E, corporate/plant policies, procedures, performance standards and ISO/RC 14001
• Actively participate in HSE and Process Safety activities and initiatives (Employee Participation Program)
• Performs other duties/projects as specified
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering; OR 15 years of Ecoservices maintenance experience; plus working knowledge of maintenance-related activities; people and supervisory experience
• Must have at least 10+ years of experience in a chemical processing plant or refinery.
• Must have experience in managing the maintenance and repair of multiple chemical manufacturing units at the same time.
• Must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment on building a safety culture and accident reduction.
• Preferred to have experience managing in a union environment, which may include sitting in on negotiations, grievances, and / or an arbitration.
• Must have working knowledge of Maintenance-related activities; leadership, people, and supervisory/management experience
• Must be able to troubleshoot concerns and problems in the Maintenance Department (basic engineering principles)
• Working knowledge of Computer Based Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP, Maximo, or Hippo.