Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Messina Talent is seeking to hire an Engineering and Maintenance Manager for a direct hire career opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site’s maintenance team, including mechanics, electricians, and contractors.
• Oversee all maintenance activities including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to ensure maximum uptime and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the site’s utility systems (e.g., wastewater treatment, fire suppression, compressed air), ensuring high reliability and cost control.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and safety standards including OSHA, EPA, PSM, and ISO 9001.
• Plan, manage, and execute capital projects, including budgeting, CAR submission, scheduling, and implementation.
• Support DCS/PLC system maintenance and troubleshooting in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment reliability, maintenance costs, and uptime.
• Lead contractor oversight and the site’s contractor management program.
• Partner with other departments to drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations, safety, and quality.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance or engineering management, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Capital project management experience (>$100K projects preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of PSM, EHS, and ISO 9001 systems.
• Experience with DCS/PLC systems and process control environments.

Competencies

• Initiative
• Positive attitude and approach to responsibilities and team collaboration
• Problem Solving / Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Leadership and Team Development
• Ability to retain and apply large amounts of technical and regulatory information

Skills Required

• Advanced Math
• Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• SAP
• Working knowledge of process equipment, utility systems, piping, and heavy equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of OSHA/PSM, EPA, and industry codes and standards

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.

That's the Messina Talent Advantage.

For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.

Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.\r\n\r\nThat's the Messina Talent Advantage.\r\n\r\nFor more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.\r\n\r\nMessina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.