Maintenance Manager

Hydro Aluminium Metal a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminum with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.

Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Hydro Aluminium Metal a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminum with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.

Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Job Location: Cassopolis, MI

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Required Education/Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in technical discipline; or 5 years hands on experience with progressive organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Track record of leading a department toward improved equipment reliability
• Good communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with Preventative Maintenance System preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety:

• Accountable for the Safety Performance of the Maintenance activities, performed both by internal resources or contractors, including implementation of the Hydro Critical 7 and regulatory standards
• Accountable for the Safe Operation of the equipment
• Responsible for implementing Safety Improvement actions following agreed and prioritized project (based on e.g. employee reports, Synergi notifications, audits findings)
• Contribute to the Modifications and Technical change process
• Contribute to defining the technical safety procedures ahead of the start-up, including equipment LOTO

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in an operations role in Manufacturing; preferred experience in metals industry
• Certified Reliability Engineer preferred
• Team player with good organizational skills
• Develop strong understanding of Hydro Processes and Systems
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines
• Proven success in driving operational improvements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Develop strong understanding of the SAP ERP System
• Ability to execute and deliver within required guidelines
• Strong influencing leadership skills

Leadership/People:

• Responsible for establishing a Maintenance team prepared to cover the maintenance demand at any time
• Accountable for the competence development of Maintenance team, as well as developing succession plan
• Accountable for driving a plan to develop engagement drivers for the team (following People Survey / Hydro Monitor and other benchmarking tools).
• Responsible for planning and following the Maintenance budget.

Operational Excellence:

• In charge of developing and coordinating the Maintenance workstream in the Operational Preparedness Plan ahead of the plant start-up: i.e., defining the maintenance organizational structures and procedures, the equipment technical structure, PM program, spare parts, the maintenance SOPS and specific OPLs …
• Contribute to the plant start-up and ramp-up: Factory Acceptance Tests, Commissioning activities, and Performance checks
• Responsible for implementing the Maintenance Management loop processes and developing a Reliability culture
• Accountable for the equipment availability and the reliability improvement plan (Focuses on Failure Mitigation of Reliability Issues)
• Accountable for the Maintenance Management System (CMMS SAP PM) and maintenance activities KPI (Quality, Timing, Back Log)
• Responsible for planning and following the Maintenance OPEX budget

Sustain & Improve:

• Responsible for assessment and technology selection for all new equipment and growth projects.
• Accountable for planning and implementing Sustaining CAPEX plan following a risk-based approach
• Responsible for maturing, developing, and executing growth/improvement projects

Scope:

• Maintenance of all assets and equipment in the various production areas: scrap handling area, melting area, casting area and finishing area.
• Maintenance and operation of the plant utilities and common infrastructures (electrical distribution, gas, water, compressed air, building but also automation Industrial Control Systems and IT systems)
• In charge of the spare parts warehouse management
• Contractor management

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

Apply before:

If you have any questions, please contact:

Hiring manager
Hans Bjerkaas
Email: Hans.Bjerkaas@hydro.com
Phone: (Norway 47) 97079892

Recruiter
Jamie Bowen
Email:Jamie.Bowen@hydro.com
Phone:(United States 1) 412-400-2434