Sr R&O Maintenance Manager

As a Senior Repair and Overhaul Maintenance Manager here at Solstice, you will be at the helm of our organization's maintenance operations, bringing visionary leadership to the strategic development and execution of repair and overhaul policies and procedures. Your role extends beyond mere compliance, demanding an in-depth understanding of regulatory standards and the ability to navigate evolving landscapes with adaptability and foresight.

The Senior Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility equipment, utilities, grounds, and infrastructure. This role leads preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manages maintenance personnel, supports production objectives, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

You will report directly to our Director Plant Operations and you’ll work out of our Orange, TX location on an On-site work schedule.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to maintenance technicians and supervisors.
• Establish performance expectations and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate training and development activities for maintenance personnel.
• Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and accountability.
• Ensure proper staffing and scheduling to support operational needs.

Maintenance Operations

• Develop and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Prioritize and schedule maintenance work to minimize equipment downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for reliability improvements.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders and maintenance requests.
• Manage facility maintenance including buildings, grounds, HVAC, utilities, and infrastructure.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance efforts.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Investigate maintenance-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and local regulatory requirements.
• Participate in emergency response planning and preparedness activities.

Budget & Cost Management

• Develop and manage maintenance budgets.
• Monitor labor, parts, contractor, and equipment expenditures.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising safety or reliability.
• Manage inventory of maintenance parts and supplies.
• Review and approve maintenance-related purchases.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze equipment failures and identify root causes.
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement and capital improvement projects.
  • Utilize KPIs such as:
  • Downtime
  • OEE
  • Work order completion rates
  • Preventive maintenance compliance
  • Maintenance costs

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Select, coordinate, and supervise outside contractors and service providers.
• Ensure contractor compliance with company safety requirements.
• Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate service agreements when appropriate.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Utilize CMMS software to manage work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred;
• OR Equivalent combination of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant maintenance leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems.

WE VALUE

• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience.
• OSHA, safety, or maintenance certifications.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) experience.
• Project management experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to walk production and facility areas routinely.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access confined spaces when necessary.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and industrial environments.

PAY RANGE

The annual base salary range for this position is $175,195 - 218,700. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.