Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Huntsman Corporation

Alabama

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Asset Management, Best Practices, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Capital Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Chemical Engineering, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Health, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Safety Management, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma Certification, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Alabama
POSTED
2 days ago

Job Description:

Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Huntsman is seeking a Maintenance and Engineering Manager supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in McIntosh, Alabama. This position will report to the Site Director.

Job Scope

The Maintenance and Engineering Manager is responsible for leading site maintenance, reliability engineering, and capital project activities to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations. This role oversees maintenance planning, scheduling, execution, mechanical integrity compliance, asset reliability programs, and capital expenditures while driving continuous improvement and world-class EH&S performance.

In summary, as the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, you will:

  • Lead maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to achieve world-class Environmental, Health & Safety performance.
  • Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution processes to ensure efficient and effective plant operations.
  • Develop and sustain asset reliability programs utilizing maintenance and reliability best practices.
  • Oversee preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
  • Manage contractor performance, maintenance procurement activities, and MRO inventory optimization.
  • Coordinate and facilitate plant turnarounds, shutdowns, and major maintenance projects.
  • Monitor and report maintenance KPIs including backlog, schedule compliance, mechanical downtime, and budget performance.
  • Manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets while supporting site infrastructure and asset lifecycle needs.
  • Lead the Mechanical Integrity (MI) program and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, Visual Management, and reliability-focused methodologies.
  • Develop and mentor maintenance professionals while building a high-performing team.
  • Ensure maintenance procedures, reliability programs, and equipment data are maintained and continuously improved.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, engineering, or asset management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Experience leading maintenance teams and managing maintenance work management processes.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution best practices.
  • Understanding of Maintenance Engineering and Mechanical Integrity (PSM) concepts.
  • Experience utilizing performance metrics and visual management tools to drive results.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, and internet-based business tools.
  • Working knowledge of SAP Maintenance Module or similar CMMS/ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).
  • Certified Reliability Leader (CRL).
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification.
  • Experience managing capital projects and maintenance budgets.
  • Experience supporting Mechanical Integrity and Process Safety Management programs in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Working Environment

  • Work is performed in a manufacturing and industrial plant environment with regular interaction in operational areas.
  • Participation in the maintenance duty roster and availability for call-ins when required to support site operations.
  • Frequent collaboration with operations, engineering, contractors, and leadership teams to ensure safe and reliable plant performance.
  • May require field inspections, shutdown support, and oversight of maintenance activities in operating production units.

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.    

  

All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.   

  

Huntsman is aware of scams involving fraudulent job offers. We do not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in an interview. Please be advised that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman or Rubicon, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers

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About the Company

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Huntsman Corporation

About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of
differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2020 revenues of approximately $6 billion.
Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to
manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end
markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in
approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four
distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the
company's website at www.huntsman.com.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
http://www.huntsman.com