Capital Project & Maintenance ManagerWe are seeking a Capital Project & Maintenance Manager to join our chemical plant operations team. This role combines maintenance management, project engineering, and team supervision to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations within the plant. The successful candidate will manage both employees and contractors while supporting plant operations through strategic maintenance planning and capital project execution.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Project Management Expertise - The role requires supervising teams, managing contractors, executing capital projects from conception through commissioning, and coordinating complex maintenance activities across multiple sites. This demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and cross- functional initiatives.Technical & Analytical Proficiency - The position involves engineering work, root cause analysis, equipment troubleshooting, developing detailed work scopes and procedures, and using systems like SAP.
This requires deep technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and data- driven decision-making skills.Compliance & Safety Focus - Ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations, implementing Management of Change processes, and maintaining regulatory compliance are critical responsibilities. This demonstrates the need for strong attention to detail, risk management capabilities, and commitment to safety standards.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupervise maintenance staff and contractors, including performance management, scheduling, and conflict resolutionOptimize resource allocation to ensure operational continuityPlan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities using SAP enterprise systemCoordinate routine preventive maintenance and planned plant shutdownsManage capital projects from Front End Loading (FEL) through construction and commissioningOversee design, procurement, installation, and startup phasesImplement Management of Change (MOC) processes for projects and improvementsDevelop detailed work scopes, job sequences, labor estimates, and bills of materials.Procure materials, equipment, and services while managing project budgets and timelines.Create installation and repair procedures and build job kits.Analyze data to identify root causes and implement corrective measures.Support operations teams through equipment troubleshooting and technical training.Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety programs and regulations.Provide capital project and maintenance / reliability support for multiple sites to include Bakersfield, CA, Edmonton, Canada FacilityRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited universityMinimum 3 years of experience working in chemical production environmentDemonstrated experience managing capital projects and supervising contractorsTechnical knowledge and understanding of chemical process equipment including utility systems, piping, rotating equipment, instrumentation, and electrical systems.Ability to interpret and create process drawings (e.g. layout, piping & instrumentation, electrical)Knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, and reliability fundamentalsExcellent analytical, problem-solving, organization, and communication skillsStrong leadership and interpersonal abilitiesAbility to work autonomously and manage multiple assignmentsAbility to travel up to 15%.Preferred QualificationsExperience managing direct reportsSAP Maintenance planning and scheduling experienceKnowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and ISO 9000/QS 9001 quality systemsProject Management certificationSix Sigma or LEAN Manufacturing experienceAdditional InformationCompensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity.
Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $100,000 - 135,000Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!Life InsurancePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!Flexible Spending & Health Saving AccountsAD&D InsuranceDisability InsuranceTuition ReimbursementDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g.
H-1B visa) for this opportunity****Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.