Job ID: 2024-2583 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Maintenance Afton Chemical
Overview
Direct and oversee all phases of plant maintenance to ensure the safe, environmentally friendly and cost effective production of quality products to serve our customers. Manage/supervise a team of union employees.
Responsibilities
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Supervise subordinates, resolve employee problems and disciplinary issues in accordance with the Union contract. Consult with Human Resources as appropriate.
Oversee and ensure development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive safety program in assigned area. Areas of accountability will include: documentation of safety activities, routine scheduling of safety meetings, interactive safety inspections, group safety observation programs, safety training JSA and JSR development, active reporting and corrective action program. Foster a culture of safety.
Determine staffing needs and manpower requirements, plan and arrange for staff development and training based on appropriate skills assessment to ensure effective work assignments.
Provide guidance, direction to the maintenance staff on technical issues. Provide options and alternatives to resolve problems based on technical research (equipment files, work order history, etc.) and engineering calculations. Complete initial engineering design work/sketches and oversee implementation of resolution.
Conceive, develop and implement ongoing cost containment/improvement initiatives including:
General expense control and reduction
Employee overtime reduction and productivity improvement
Review of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques
Completion of repetitive failure analysis
Participate in the plant reliability program, routinely reviewing maintenance requests, backlogs, scheduling priorities and planning processes, etc. to minimize turnaround time and avoid unplanned outages.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Two-year degree/certificate or journeyman status
5-7 years relevant work experience in Maintenance
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
3+ years’ experience in Maintenance Supervision
Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrates an in-depth working knowledge of process equipment operation and applications, piping systems, schematics, engineering drawings & construction standards
Demonstrates knowledge of ASME, ANSI codes
Understanding of the budgeting process in a plant maintenance environment
Understanding of OSHA regulations and a basic knowledge of local and state regulations concerning plant operation and construction
Basic understanding of electricity/electrical systems
Knowledge and understanding of labor laws
Effective oral and written communication skills; presentation, facilitation, negotiation & conflict resolution skills
Able to manage multiple tasks concurrently; visualize “Big Picture” while focusing on details to complete tasks
Able to interact effectively with all levels of employees
Able to cope with multiple interruptions
Able to troubleshoot mechanical systems/equipment
Demonstrates computer literacy with regard to Afton’s routine applications (SAP, Microsoft Office, etc.) and is able to use appropriate software to solve engineering problems
Afton Chemical supports global operations through its corporate headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, and operates globally through local offices, research facilities and manufacturing plants strategically located throughout the world.
We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K matching contributions, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and a casual working environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
