Turnaround/Outage Maintenance Manager

LOCATION - Bishop, TX - Relocation assistance is offered

The Site Turnaround/Outage Manager is responsible for leading flawless execution and continuous improvement of Bishop maintenance outages across the site’s operating units. These include annual chemical unit outages, as well as bi-monthly polymer unit outages and utility unit outages. These outages are typically 5-7 days in duration, and include a combination of planned preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as integration of capital projects into the outage schedules. This role is responsible for the overall planning, scheduling and execution of outage maintenance work. Overall KPIs include outage stewardship performance, schedule compliance, and actual cost versus forecast.

• Champions outage management process and culture to achieve flawless outage execution, aligned with overall manufacturing objectives across stewardship, quality, reliability and engagement
• Maintains site-outage schedule to ensure coordination and alignment of unit operating plans and resources
• Drives best-in-class, cost-effective outage execution of planned and corrective maintenance work by championing adherence to outage and maintenance work process
• Proactively identifies maintenance outage process gaps and opportunities through data analysis of KPIs and metrics to enable continuous improvement in collaboration with site stakeholders
• Coaches and develops team members to improve team performance
• Collaborates with Reliability Program Owner, maintenance team and units on development of outage scope (inspections, testing, PMs, corrective work)
• Manages adherence to outage management process, including scope freeze and appeal process, to ensure schedule and forecasted spend targets are met
• Drives continuous improvement of outage execution, including networking within and outside the enterprise to share and adopt best practices, including digitalization opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical or Electrical) preferred
• 7 years experience in petrochemical, refining, or polymer plant maintenance, or project management, including prior experience coordinating contract resources, including specialty contractors.

Key Abilities

• Recognizes risks and develops proactive solutions to mitigate
• Analyzes complex situations and thinks strategically and drives action and the team forward
• Communicates efficiently and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Knowledgeable regarding planning and scheduling processes using CMMS and P6 or equivalent
• Strong leadership skills; able to inspire and motivate teams, make tough decisions, and drive change within the organization.
• Able to analyze data, assess risks, and make informed decisions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.
• Outage Management: must be adept at managing complex outages within tight timeframes. Has solid understanding of outage management methodologies, including planning, resource allocation, and risk management.

Key Attributes

• Decision quality (data based)
• Work process centric mind-set
• Values Collaboration and drives alignment
• Manages ambiguity
• Builds networks
• Industry Knowledge - understands industry trends, regulations, and best practices to develop targeted strategies and solutions.
• Results-oriented - must have a track record of delivering results and be able to set measurable goals, monitor progress, and drive performance improvements to achieve desired outcomes.

Celanese is a Fortune 500 global chemical and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures products essential to everyday living. With global headquarters in Dallas, Texas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 dedicated people working at more than 50 owned and operated manufacturing facilities across 27 countries. We are committed to employee growth and creating shareholder value and strive to make a difference in the communities where we operate. Our company focuses on the safety of its employees, provides competitive compensation (including benefits starting Day 1), and emphasizes giving back to the community. For more information about Celanese and our products please visit www.celanese.com

Benefits summary:

• Health insurance (medical, dental & vision) starts on day 1 of employment (thru United Healthcare).
• HSA contribution $1000 for employee only, $2000 for all other tiers – this is an annual contribution and unused amounts roll over until the next year.
• 401k is a 6% dollar-for-dollar match with an additional 5% of your total pay. Celanese contribution (administered thru Fidelity, roll overs from other qualified plans are permitted)
• Maternity leave is 12 weeks 100% paid. We also offer parental leave at 6 weeks paid. Can be taken in 2-week increments (Eligible day 1)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – ESPP, can purchase stock at a discounted rate (15%)
• We offer a ‘Global Career Framework’ a structure and framework for career growth, planning, and career advancement opportunities