Dana Kowen Associates - Executive Search to the Manufacturing Industry ยท 1 month ago
ENGINEERING MANAGER - MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY
Proctor, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
15+ years expDana Kowen Associates is an executive search firm focused on the manufacturing industry, and they are seeking a senior Maintenance and Reliability leader. The role involves owning mechanical integrity, equipment uptime, and asset life while leading a team and implementing maintenance strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Dana Kowen - CPC
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high performing Maintenance and Reliability team, provide clear goals, technical coaching, and timely performance feedback
Build and execute the site maintenance and reliability strategy that aligns with corporate goals and industry best practices; identify and deliver reliability, cost, and energy efficiency gains
Champion a strong safety culture and PSM compliant Mechanical Integrity program; ensure procedures, permits, LOTO, and MOC are followed
Establish and track KPIs, MTBF, MTTR, PM or PdM compliance, backlog health, planning accuracy, storeroom turns, and maintenance cost as a percent of RAV
Ensure asset availability through preventive, predictive, and reliability centered maintenance, including RCM, FMEA, criticality ranking, and RBI where applicable
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for chronic and high impact failures; institutionalize learnings into standards, PMs, and job plans
Plan and schedule all maintenance work to optimize craft productivity and minimize production disruptions; coordinate closely with Operations to set priorities and windows
Own the CMMS, job plans, BOMs, and master data; drive disciplined work identification, kitting, and closeout with high quality failure coding
Implement predictive technologies, vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and condition monitoring routes; analyze trends and trigger interventions
Oversee spare parts and MRO inventory, apply criticality, min or max, and vendor agreements to reduce carrying cost and downtime risk
Maintain accurate records of inspections, calibrations, and repairs to meet PSM and internal standards; prepare for and lead audits
Manage the maintenance budget; forecast spend, track variance, and deliver cost optimization without compromising reliability or safety
Advance continuous improvement programs, RCM, TPM, precision maintenance, and craft skills development across Maintenance and Operations
Train apprentices and operations personnel who perform basic maintenance tasks; build teamwork and shared ownership of equipment care
Manage engineering and construction work for debottlenecking and reliability improvements; scope, justify, and execute small to mid CAPEX
Partner with Project and Construction teams on upcoming expansion phases to ensure maintainability, reliability by design, and safe commissioning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
15+ years in maintenance and reliability within petrochemical or chemical plants; managerial experience preferred; PSM experience required
Hands on expertise with rotating and fixed equipment and strong troubleshooting skill on complex equipment issues
Deep knowledge of modern maintenance methodologies that drive reliability, safety, and efficiency; RCM, FMEA, RCA, precision alignment and balancing
Proficiency with CMMS or EAM systems, for example SAP PM, Maximo, or similar, and strong data discipline
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, sound judgment, and timely decision making in a production environment
Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations applicable to chemical manufacturing
Proven collaborator across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to achieve site goals
Company
Dana Kowen Associates - Executive Search to the Manufacturing Industry
For the past 20 years Dana Kowen Associates LLC has had the pleasure to serve numerous clients including healthcare, consumer products, and printing and packaging manufacturing companies.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase