Hybrid Manager, Maintenance (Mojave, US) at Kemira Global - Kemira

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 seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our chemical manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensuring plant reliability, safety, and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in work order-based maintenance systems, and a passion for implementing and sustaining world-class maintenance practices, including preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• 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.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• 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.
• Certifications in maintenance or reliability (e.g., CMRP, CRL, PMP), preferred.
• Experience with PSM (Process Safety Management) environments, preferred.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Engineering, preferred.

What you can expect from us:

• 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.

Please apply with CV no later than September 27, 2025 at Kemira.com/careers.

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The starting salary range for consideration for this position is $95,000 to $125,000 per year with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. The actual starting salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant employment history & experience, skill set/competencies, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs.  We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match). 

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