Description
Shell is looking for an experienced Maintenance & Engineering Manager to join their Michigan City team and play a key leadership role in driving operational excellence across the site.
In this role, you'll lead the Maintenance, Engineering, and Technical functions, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while supporting the company's commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and business growth.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor Maintenance, Engineering, and Technical team members, including identifying training and development opportunities
- Support the execution of the plant's capital plan and provide engineering and project leadership throughout project lifecycles
- Ensure the effective operation of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control Laboratory
- Drive process capability improvements to support operational reliability and minimize supply risk
- Manage Maintenance, Engineering, and Technical budgets
- Implement and oversee preventive, predictive, routine, and corrective maintenance programs
- Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with established process standards
- Drive efficient execution of Maintenance and Engineering activities across the site
- Monitor maintenance effectiveness and implement improvement plans as needed
- Lead troubleshooting efforts to identify and eliminate recurring process and equipment issues
- Coach and support front-line leaders in managing the represented workforce
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve product quality, yields, throughput, and costs
- Manage maintenance-related capital projects and infrastructure improvement initiatives
- Monitor and improve plant performance metrics, equipment reliability, and asset utilization
- Participate as a member of the Michigan City Leadership Team and support associated audits and activities
- Maintain and support Quality Management System (QMS) processes, documentation, and compliance requirements
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to address operational and customer needs
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Manager
Requirements:
- Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 5+ years of technical and leadership experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of alumina powder and catalyst manufacturing processes is a plus
- Strong background in maintenance, engineering, reliability, and manufacturing operations
- Proven experience leading teams, developing talent, and driving organizational performance
- Experience managing capital projects, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of maintenance best practices, equipment reliability, and asset management
- Experience supporting manufacturing processes involving powders, catalysts, or similar chemical processes is a plus
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to travel occasionally as required for training and business needs
What we offer:
- Base salary range: $149,000 - $223,000 per year
- Insurance coverage options, including medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs
- Company pension plan and 401(k) plan
- Paid leave, including up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave