Maintenance & Engineering Manager at Trecora LLC

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Integrity, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Culture, CMMS, Budget Management, Technical Leadership, Incident Investigation, Asset Management, Collaboration

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY The Maintenance & Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance, reliability, and engineering activities at the chemical plant to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations. This role owns mechanical integrity, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, maintenance strategy, and small-to-mid-size capital projects while driving continuous improvement and best practices. The position provides strong technical leadership and works closely with Operations, EHS, and Corporate Engineering to maintain regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Regulatory Compliance & Safety Ensure full compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations Lead and support Mechanical Integrity (MI) programs in accordance with OSHA PSM requirements Ensure maintenance practices align with site safety policies, procedures, and permit systems Participate in and lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation Support audits, inspections, and regulatory agency interactions related to maintenance and engineering Maintenance Strategy & Reliability Develop and execute maintenance strategies that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operation Drive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles and asset criticality analysis Analyze equipment performance, downtime, and failure data to improve reliability and availability Establish KPIs for maintenance performance (MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, backlog, etc.) Mechanical Integrity Own and maintain mechanical integrity programs for pressure vessels, piping, relief devices, rotating equipment, and other critical assets Ensure inspection, testing, and documentation requirements are met and maintained Coordinate with inspectors, contractors, and engineering resources to address deficiencies and repairs Manage equipment standards, specifications, and maintenance procedures Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Develop, optimize, and sustain preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs Leverage technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and condition monitoring Ensure effective use of the CMMS for work management, asset history, and continuous improvement Balance reactive, preventive, and predictive work to minimize unplanned downtime Methods, Best Practices & Continuous Improvement Standardize maintenance methods, job plans, and work processes Implement best practices in maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, cost, and efficiency Support Management of Change (MOC) processes for equipment and system modifications Leadership & Management Lead, coach, and develop maintenance and engineering staff, including supervisors, technicians, and engineers Foster a strong safety culture and accountability across the maintenance organization Manage department budgets, contractors, and external service providers Collaborate closely with Operations, EHS, Supply Chain, and Quality teams Small to Mid-Size Capital Projects Lead and manage small to mid-size capital projects from scope development through execution and startup Develop project justifications, cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments Ensure projects meet safety, regulatory, technical, and operational requirements Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external engineering and construction resources Requirements SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline Experience: 8+ years of maintenance and engineering experience in a chemical or process manufacturing environment Computer Skills: Microsoft Office 365 Certifications & Licenses: None Supervisory Responsibilities: Maintenance and Engineering Department Other Requirements: Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM, mechanical integrity, and regulatory compliance Proven experience leading maintenance teams and reliability programs Hands-on experience with CMMS, PM/PdM programs, and root cause analysis Ability to respond to off-hours maintenance or emergency situations as required Preferred Professional Engineer (PE) license Experience with capital project execution in operating chemical plants Formal training in reliability engineering, RCM, or asset management Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills

Responsibilities

The Maintenance & Engineering Manager leads maintenance, reliability, and engineering activities to ensure safe and compliant operations at the chemical plant. This role includes managing mechanical integrity programs, maintenance strategies, and small to mid-size capital projects.