Maintenance Capital Projects Manager

Lead and manage maintenance and capital improvement projects at a chemical manufacturing plant, driving growth through expansion, automation, and safety-focused operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead maintenance, expansion, and capital improvement projects from planning through completion

Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, contractors, and priorities

Provide hands-on direction to maintenance, electrical, and EIT staff and outside contractors

Lead production-line upgrades, warehouse build, future expansion, and automation initiatives

Tear down, troubleshoot, and service equipment, including safely dismantling pneumatic pumps

Uphold high safety standards and exercise sound judgment around reactive chemicals and complex processes

Supervise two direct reports, with opportunity to grow the team as the business expands

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

Experience in chemical manufacturing, complex-ingredient processing, or a similar process industry

Track record of leading expansion and upgrade projects, including scope, budget, schedule, and contractors

Experience with flow meters, batching, reactors, or similar process systems; oil and gas backgrounds welcome

Strong mechanical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills

Strong focus on safety, especially with reactive chemicals

Experience helping a small facility grow, with strong organization and planning skills

Preferred Skills:
Six Sigma certification

Benefits:
Competitive pay plus relocation help