Maintenance Manager

Location:

Augusta, US

Location Details:

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Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

We are looking for someone to provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance Department, defining all maintenance processes and workflows related to the maintenance, repair, and replacement of plant equipment. Ensure equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime through the application of preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Maintain facility assets and infrastructure, including utilities, buildings and structures, and grounds. Position manages the planning, scheduling and preventative maintenance programs as well as executing most of the capital expenditure projects for the site. This position is in our Augusta, GA facility.

• Leading and developing strong maintenance teams, demonstrating effective leadership skills.
  
• Providing equipment-specific knowledge in areas such as boilers, steam systems, DC power supplies, and electrochemical processes.
  
• Applying plant maintenance, HSE, and process safety management principles and policies in daily operations.
  
• Fostering effective communication and collaboration with leaders and professionals across all levels.
  
• Utilizing analytical skills for problem-solving, including root cause analysis, and managing projects within a chemical manufacturing environment.
  
• Develop, lead, and continuously improve a work order-based maintenance system to plan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities efficiently and effectively.
  
• Implement and sustain world-class maintenance practices, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs, root cause failure analysis (RCFA), and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
  
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of skilled maintenance technicians and planners to ensure timely, high-quality execution of all maintenance work.
  
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and safety teams to identify and address maintenance needs, improve equipment uptime, and drive operational excellence.
  
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships to optimize costs while maintaining reliability and compliance.
  
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety (EHS), and regulatory requirements, particularly those relevant to chemical plant operations.
  
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track work orders, equipment history, performance metrics, and KPIs.
  
• Lead and support capital projects, turnarounds, and equipment upgrades as needed.
  
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement using tools such as 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).
  
• Champion safety and risk management across all maintenance activities.
  

• Bachelor�s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
  
• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role within a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
  
• Proven expertise in developing and managing work order systems, preferably with CMMS tools (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, eMaint).
  
• Deep understanding of world-class maintenance methodologies (RCM, TPM, PdM, Lean Maintenance).
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
  
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and safety standards (OSHA, PSM, EPA, etc.).
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contractors, and cross-functional projects.
  

• Great opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  
• A job that helps you increase your abilities and skills in various areas.
  
• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market.
  
• An attractive benefit package.
  
• A great, multicultural, and positive working environment.
  

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions - enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com