Maintenance and Reliability Manager

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Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for a Maintenance and Reliability Manager to lead the plant maintenance group, which consists of approximately 20 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.

This position will be located on-site at our Silver Peak, NV location and is eligible for relocation assistance. Additionally, we offer housing on-site at a subsidized rate.

What You Will Do

• Lead the maintenance team to zero injuries and zero major incidents.
• Observe employee work practices to ensure that safety policies are always followed.
• Maintain the plant in good condition to ensure fitness for service, mechanical integrity, and reliability. •Implement best practices procedures such as planning & scheduling, work order management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Plan and execute shutdowns and turnarounds using world class best practices.
• Train and develop maintenance personnel in the safest and most economical methods of doing their work and continuously improve their skills.
• Define maintenance objectives and develop departmental budget to attain objectives.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure attainment of maintenance objectives. Use KPI’s to set and achieve Improvement objectives.
• Implement preventative / predictive maintenance such as vibration analysis, lubrication, and inspections.
• Execute a continuous improvement program that leads to improved equipment reliability, efficiency of the work force, and cost.

What You Bring Required:

• BS Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering) or 10+ years of experience working within maintenance for a large manufacturing environment, preferably within the mining or chemical preferred.•5 or more years of experience in maintenance engineering & 1+ year of supervision.•Extensive knowledge and experience applying best practice safety procedures to maintenance.•Experience applying Key Performance Indicators to measure and improve maintenance performance.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

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.