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W. R. Grace Utilities Manager in Baltimore, Maryland
Utilities Manager
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Date:Jun 28, 2024
Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Requisition ID: 22975
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.
Job Description
W.R. Grace & Co. a leading manufacturer of Specialty Chemicals has an immediate need for a Manager responsible for the site facilities services. Powerhouse operations (Boilers, Air compressors, Air Dryers, Combined Heat and Power equipment), and maintenance rotating shift (4 persons) and call-in. Position will lead the Powerhouse and be responsible for managing service contractors for facility fire safety system, HVAC, scaffolding and, insulation and underground piping system. Night Maintenance Supervisors, Powerhouse operators, and night maintenance crafts will report into this role.
Responsibilities
Ensure regulatory compliance, including environmental and process safety, and a safe workplace for all employees
Address hazards, deviations, and injuries in a timely manner
Drives EHS initiatives within areas of responsibility
Provide mechanical and operational troubleshooting
Ensure Night Maintenance shops are maintained in a clean and orderly way
Reviews performance of employees and works continuously to improve performance and productivity
Holds employees accountable for working safely, and productively, producing quality work
Works closely with Central Maintenance Planners to plan and schedule maintenance work
Responsible for area reporting requirements including SAP PM Information, labor reporting, and document preparation
Evaluates SAP PM requirements, and helps to develop equipment maintenance plans as required
Strives to improve equipment uptime, quality and rates; Strives to reduce maintenance cost, and ensures the timely reporting of expenditures
Ensure water treatment program for boiler is sustained and compliance with codes and standards for all work within areas of responsibility
Supports maintenance excellence initiatives, capital projects, and training requirements as required
Physical Requirements and Environment
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Required Qualifications
High school degree or GED
7+ years of maintenance/ operations experience in chemical manufacturing environment
Experience managing in a Union environment
Knowledge of Steam plant operations, air compressors, air dryers
SAP experience
Team leadership skills
Very good people skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
High level of communication skills across different functional groups.
Broad chemical plant and maintenance knowledge and experience.
Capable of leading change within organization.
Ability to work rotating shifts if necessary
Preferred Qualifications
BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Maryland Class 1 Stationary Engineers license
Previous supervisory experience in facilities maintenance is strongly preferred
Knowledge of (CHP) combined heat and power units
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/working-at-grace/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)
One Grace Core Competencies
Values Differences
Customer Focus
Action Oriented
Ensures Accountability
Collaborates
Additional Leadership Competencies
Develops Talent
Drives Engagement
Drives Results
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nearest Major Market:Baltimore
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