Director of Maintenance – Mechanical Assets

The Director of Maintenance – Mechanical Assets is responsible for developing and leading the mechanical maintenance strategy across all plant and field operations. This role ensures the reliability, performance, and integrity of mechanical assets—such as turbines, compressors, rotating equipment, piping systems, pressure vessels, and HVAC units—while driving long-term asset lifecycle value and plant uptime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement long-term strategies for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.

• Oversee all mechanical maintenance operations, including planning, execution, resource allocation, budgeting, and compliance.

• Ensure availability, reliability, and performance of critical mechanical assets through effective maintenance planning and reliability-centered practices.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance effectiveness, cost optimization, and safety performance.

• Establish and monitor KPIs for maintenance performance (MTBF, MTTR, OEE, backlog, wrench time).

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Projects, and Procurement for seamless execution of turnarounds, shutdowns, and new installations.

• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA, ASME) and environmental standards.

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of maintenance engineers, planners, supervisors, and technicians.

• Manage vendor and contractor performance related to mechanical maintenance services and spare parts supply.

• Implement CMMS/EAM systems for accurate tracking, analytics, and reporting of maintenance activities.

Key Focus Areas:

⚙️ Asset Reliability & Availability

• Enhance uptime and extend lifecycle of mechanical assets through data-driven maintenance planning and failure analysis.

📊 Maintenance Strategy & Execution

• Lead the transition to predictive and condition-based maintenance using vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and RCM.

💰 Cost & Resource Optimization

• Optimize maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor management to reduce cost per unit of production.

📈 Performance Monitoring & Analytics

• Use CMMS/EAM systems to track work orders, failure trends, and KPIs. Translate data into actionable improvements.

🧠 Team Leadership & Development

• Build a high-performance maintenance culture. Develop internal talent through upskilling, certifications, and succession planning.

🛡️ Safety, Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Foster a safety-first mindset. Ensure compliance with mechanical integrity programs and regulatory inspections.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• Experience: 15+ years in mechanical maintenance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity

• Certifications: CMRP, CRE, Six Sigma (preferred); Safety or Reliability certifications (optional)

• Preferred Industries: Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Mining

Skills & Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of mechanical equipment, maintenance planning, and failure modes (FMEA, RCA, RCM)

• Proficiency in CMMS systems (SAP PM, Maximo, Oracle EAM, etc.)

• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Strong financial acumen in maintenance budgeting and capital planning

• Strategic thinking and hands-on decision-making ability

• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance for mechanical systems (e.g., OSHA, API, ASME)

Working Conditions:

• Based at HQ with regular visits to plants or project sites

• May involve extended hours during outages or crisis response

• Exposure to industrial environments including rotating equipment, high-temperature zones, and field inspections

• PPE compliance required on all site visits