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About INEOS Styrolution

 
INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading styrenics supplier, with a high-performing portfolio of styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS and advanced styrenic products. With more than 90 years of innovation in materials science, INEOS Styrolution is focused on customer satisfaction with differentiated solutions that provide a competitive edge as well as investments in technology that enable closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions. INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports. Operating 17 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,000 people. Sales were 4.5 billion euros in 2023. More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com

Current Opportunity

Job Title
Technical Manager   
Grade
USA_36-SG USA INSTY 36   
Location
Channahon, Illinois 

The Position: Technical Manager - This position is responsible for the maintenance, reliability, technical inspection, engineering and CAPEX management for the INEOS Styrolution Channahon site. As a member of the Site Manufacturing Leadership Team, you will provide direction and leadership to the technical department—overseeing SHE, reliability, quality of services, cost management, and people development.

What you will do:

Safety & SHE Leadership

• Champion the 20 Principles of Behavioral and Process Safety and embed them into daily activities.
• Lead incident investigations, root‐cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure Mechanical Integrity and Protective System inspections are completed on schedule and gaps are closed.
• Validate PSM, MOC, and PHA processes are initiated and executed appropriately.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise ~7 direct and >25 indirect reports, setting clear goals, standards, and career‐development plans.
• Own development and delivery of technical training programs—including internships—for mechanical and IE disciplines.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, trust, and excellence across your team.

Maintenance & Reliability Management

• Drive world‐class reliability: manage maintenance processes, downtime analysis, and elimination plans.
• Lead Reliability Engineering, Equipment End‐of‐Life strategies, and License‐to‐Operate programs (inspections, certifications, radiation safety).
• Oversee the Asset Management Program and control maintenance fixed costs.
• Manage relationships, contracts, and performance of technical contractors and engineering partners.

CAPEX Planning & Execution

• Own the site’s CAPEX plan and budget ($5–$20 M annually).
• Lead CAPEX projects to deliver on scope, timeline, and budget, leveraging internal and third‐party engineering resources.
• Build and maintain platforms to ensure resource readiness for project execution.
• Turnaround (TAR) Management- Coordinate all aspects of the site’s TAR program—including preparation, execution, and KPI definition.
• Define and implement a fit‐for‐purpose TAR management concept and organizational structure.
• Monitor TAR performance ($0.9–$1.5 M annually) and drive continuous improvement.

What you will bring:

Level of Education & Knowledge

• BS in Engineering (mechanical preferred) plus 10–15 years in chemical or similar process industries, covering engineering, reliability, and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of how business requirements translate into technical solutions.

Experience in General

• Proven track record in a chemical/petrochemical operating plant, with hands-on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation experience.     
• Demonstrated expertise in reliability‐based maintenance techniques and formal problem-solving.

Technical Skills

• Applied engineering and project management skills: troubleshooting, design, and execution.
• Budgeting, cost control, and economic analysis to support business decisions.
• Strong SHE leadership and Process Safety management.

Competencies & Behavioral Skills

• High-impact leadership: delegation, influence, and team-building.
• Excellent communication at all levels—from site operators to corporate leadership.
• Skilled negotiator with business acumen to manage third-party contracts.
• Change-agent mindset: engage stakeholders and drive improvement programs.
• Coach and mentor: develop talent and hold people accountable to achieve results.
• Strategic thinker with analytical rigor and strong results bias.

Compensation & Benefits

INEOS Styrolution offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.

The annual base salary for this position typically ranges between $151,390 and $189,237. Additionally, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus as part of their total compensation package. This salary range is an estimate based on factors such as candidate qualifications, operational needs, and business performance metrics. Actual compensation may vary above or below the stated range, as permitted by applicable laws. 

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At INEOS Styrolution, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location

• This opportunity is located onsite in Channahon, IL.

We Have Great Chemistry

We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

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