Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Our client has been operating for over 15 years and steadily growing. They are a leading provider and distributor of biofuels, and they have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering Manager. Job Description The Maintenance, Reliability & Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the plant’s maintenance, reliability, and capital engineering functions. This role provides leadership and direction to ensure safe and efficient plant maintenance, while developing & executing the site’s capital improvement and turnaround strategy. The position combines day-to-day maintenance and reliability leadership with ownership of capital engineering, project execution, turnaround planning & execution, as well as ensuring that maintenance needs, reliability improvements, and capital investments are aligned with the overall needs of the facility. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Reliability Lead the plant’s maintenance and reliability strategy and execution Develop and maintain a proactive, reliability-focused maintenance program Establish priorities for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance Lead root-cause investigations and development of corrective actions for recurring equipment failures Partner closely with Operations to identify & resolve equipment and reliability issues Establish and track maintenance and reliability performance metrics Capital Engineering, Projects, & Turnarounds Lead the development and execution of the plant’s capital & turnaround programs Identify, prioritize, justify, and develop capital projects based on safety, reliability, production, cost, and operational needs Provide engineering oversight for capital projects from concept through completion Manage turnaround & project scope, budget, schedule, contractors, & planning Leadership Lead and develop department personnel Establish clear priorities, expectations, and accountability for the team Develop departmental budgets and manage spending Develop relationships with contractors, vendors, and engineering service providers Promote a strong culture of ownership, planning, reliability, and accountability Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related engineering field required Significant experience in industrial maintenance, reliability, engineering, & capital project execution Experience leading maintenance, reliability, or engineering teams in a process or manufacturing environment Experience managing capital projects from concept through execution Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, rotating equipment, piping, instrumentation, and industrial facilities Experience with reliability improvement, root-cause analysis, preventive/predictive maintenance, and project management Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Experience in leading, planning, executing, and managing turnarounds, both short term unplanned outages and planned annual turnarounds preferred