Maintenance Operations & Reliability Leader, Process Plant

Job Description

Job DescriptionMaintenance Operations & Reliability Leader, Process Plant

Based in: Richmond, California

Hours: Monday–Friday

Manager: Maintenance Manager

Compensation: $120,000 – $130,000 salary + bonus + benefits. (salaried, exempt)

Our mission

At Chemtrade, safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship guide every decision. We believe diverse talent and perspectives are the engine of innovation, and we put people first—so you can do your best work and grow.

Your impact

Lead maintenance and reliability for our sulfuric acid and regeneration operations. You’ll align the team to Chemtrade’s Responsible Care objectives, ensuring the right work gets done at the right time—and always safely.

• Translate plant priorities into a clear daily plan; coordinate with Operations on emergent needs.
• Drive CMMS discipline: work assignment, PM completion, and data accuracy.
• Lead technical problem-solving for critical assets: pumps, motors, piping, valves, turbines, heat exchangers.
• Supervise technicians and contractors during maintenance activities and capital work.
• Manage spares and consumables across mechanical, instrumentation, welding, and rotating equipment.
• Uphold safety leadership: incident response, investigations, root cause, and corrective actions.
• Develop and communicate JSAs; maintain knowledge of policies, procedures, permits, and regulations.
• Plan outages and manage budgets, schedules, KPIs, and post-event critiques.
• Mentor the team; oversee training so competencies match job demands.

What you’ve mastered

• Associate’s in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• Experience in chemical, refining, power, or pulp & paper environments with core process equipment.
• 3+ years guiding hourly maintenance teams.
• Implementing and sustaining industrial safety programs.
• CMMS proficiency; MS Word and Excel; SAP familiarity (PM and purchasing) is advantageous.

Health & readiness

Chemtrade is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the public. All employees are required to complete and pass their annually held medical assessments, including but not limited to the Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and the ability to wear a respirator as a condition of employment

Grow with Chemtrade

Explore our Chemtrade Benefits Highlight Booklet – Come Work With Us. We foster inclusion through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), provide family-friendly benefits, and support career progression at every stage.

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