The ideal candidate will…           

• Foster EH&S (Environmental Health and Safety) engagement, particularly in the field and in the areas of personal safety, process safety, and compliance.
• Have and maintain a clear focus on creating a highly reliable organizational culture and the elimination of unplanned events by implementing reliability and maintenance services and solutions.
• Thoughtfully engage in and complete the requirements of the Performance Management Process for direct reports which is leveraged to support meaningful opportunities for leader/employee engagement. This includes coaching and career development.
• Act as a back-up to the Maintenance Department Head (Superintendent).
• Implement and provide on-going support of the maintenance procedure use policy at the facility.
• Ensure all maintenance procedures will include a hazard assessment indicating safety, health and environmental considerations and control measures to prevent contact or exposure.
• Embrace the challenges of the role
• Be self-motivated to drive improvement
• Effectively plan and organize
• Remain calm and rational in stressful situations
• Make decisions under uncertainty with imperfect information
• Be comfortable delegating to others, even when s/he knows how to solve the problem
• Know when to dig in and when to delegate
• Invest in their team’s success
• Model high integrity:  being honest, fair, and trustworthy in all relationships
• Build effective relationships within the team
• Give timely, constructive, and direct feedback to help others improve 
• Build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization
• Lead change passionately
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Articulate where we are headed and what’s expected of everyone on the team, verifying comprehension of each team member
• Lead effectively when operating outside her/his comfort zone and lead others outside their comfort zones 
• Remain focused on what’s possible rather than limitations
• Listen to ideas and concerns and advocates for the team during “review and adjust” cycles     

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering

Other Requirements: A minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, or related

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ years of direct supervisory experience in a chemical/petrochemical manufacturing environment, ideally supporting frontline teams within a maintenance function
• Experience improving safety culture and results across an area/team
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience leading individuals and teams indirectly
• Situational expertise with administering coaching in all directions
• Depth of knowledge in maintenance and manufacturing work processes
• Experience facilitating and resolving complex human resources issues
• Familiarity with change management concepts