Maintenance Manager

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ's products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Promotes and Demonstrates the Augusta Operating Philosophy of Safety/Health (including PQP), Environmental/Regulatory Compliance, Customer/Quality Commitment and Productivity, Cost Control and Asset Management within and environment of Continuous Improvement and Respect/Caring for all Personnel.
• Will direct activities in the plant in the absence of the plant or unit manager in terms of schedules, planning, work issuance, etc.
• Manages small/medium plant capital projects ( Qualifications
  • Minimum Requirement: Technical (STEM) degree or trade school certification
  • Preferred education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field
  • 7+ years of experience in a chemical/manufacturing environment
  • Experience with project and maintenance budgeting
  • Union experience is preferred
  • Experience includes development of PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and equipment lists
  • Should have familiarity with a variety of equipment in the processing industry, including pumps, heat exchangers, reactors, filtration, flow measurement, conveyors, mills, and bulk solid/powder material transfer equipment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Must be knowledgeable in basic accounting & budgeting fundamentals.
  • Basic working knowledge of chemical process unit operations.
  • Computer skills: Word, Project, PowerPoint
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships with the plant personnel and contractors
  • Capacity to organize projects
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations desirable.
  Additional Information

  EHS Responsibilities

  • Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
  • Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
  • Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
  • Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner

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