Maintenance & Reliability Leader

Shape the Future with Us.

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Type: Full-Time / On-Site

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Site Maintenance & Reliability Leader , you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving the development and implementation of a comprehensive Maintenance / Reliability / Turnaround Strategy including functional goals and a financial plan by using the full breadth of maintenance, reliability, and turnaround work processes, best practices, tools, and effective leveraging of resources. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead all maintenance and reliability resources within the plant. 

• Develop the annual and 3-year maintenance budget plans consistent with the maintenance / reliability strategy and objectives including the next two turnaround cycles for investment. 

• Meet annual goals, objectives, and KPI improvements, including maintenance & turnaround costs and asset reliability. 

• Lead and Manage maintenance and reliability personnel in the goal setting processes. 

• Set and maintain clear roles, competencies and experience necessary to support process elements for maintenance with organizational integration to Reliability Operations, EH&S, etc. 

• Drive a culture that everyone has a role in reliability and maintenance improvement.

• Accountable for the safety, productivity, quality and overall effectiveness of the maintenance and reliability workforce. 

• Promotes environment that allows team and individual empowerment to grow and flourish.
• Model expected behaviors for an empowered organization. 

• Ensure the maintenance and reliability discipline and standards are in place to produce quality products and meet customer needs. 

• Provide administrative leadership to plant personnel on role expectations, compensation and personal development. 

• Champions use of Management of Change (MOC) process for changes, modifications, deletions to equipment, materials, parts, and related maintenance and reliability.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical or related discipline) from an ABET accredited program. 
• 5+ years  leadership experience leading/managing cross-functional teams 

• Experience within a chemical plant in an engineering, maintenance, or reliability engineering role. 

• Demonstrated leadership experience as a champion for change. 

• Detailed knowledge of maintenance work process (planning, scheduling, logistics, etc.) 

• Detailed knowledge of reliability strategies and work processes. 

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Advanced degree in Engineering 

• Broad based experience in a variety of chemical plant organizational areas( Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, etc)

• Successful completion of a leadership development training program 

• Experience with applicable building codes with a NFPA-NEC, API, or ASME certification.  

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) 

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) 

Your Work Environment 

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include: 

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods 

• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided 

• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment 

• Occasional lifting or movement of materials 

• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards 

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience. 

Benefits that Empower You 

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 

• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution 

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave 

• Flexible work environment 

• Learning and development opportunities 

• Career and professional growth 

• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement 

Learn more at 

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. 

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.  

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.  

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.   

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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