Position:

Global Maintenance is a functional organization within Arlanxeo that provides technical and procedural expertise in maintenance management. The Global maintenance group is increasingly involved in the development of the maintenance management process since its concept, policy and strategy up to the performance level cannot be covered by the competencies typically represented only in the production Sites.

To cover the broad demands and requirements necessary to harmonize and standardize the maintenance management process across the company, this position is essential for fully implementing the functional process. For the various maintenance process, the team is composed of individuals covering specific knowledge and experience throughout the maintenance management process, such as, but not least as, planning, scheduling, spare parts & contract management, performance indicators, cost control and personnel development.

Within this team of experts, the roll of Global Maintenance Specialist is to be filled. Primarily focusing on EMEA locations Dormagen/Leverkusen (GER), Geleen (NL), La Wantzenau and Port Jerome (FR).

Responsibilities:

Management and Governance:

From the EMEA Region, supporting the Global Maintenance management process and its implementation by providing Strategy, Guidance, Governance, and Technical Expertise to EMEA ARLANXEO Sites on Maintenance, Reliability, Turnarounds, Inspections and Asset Integrity.

Assist and Manage the Global Maintenance Initiatives in the areas of asset integrity, regulatory and technical inspections, reliability, technical spare parts, and software management. Support process adherence to ARLANXEO and Aramco's specific requirements for asset management.

Process Establishment:

Primarily focusing on EMEA Sites, support the development of the processes and workflows for maintenance management and its areas of asset integrity, regulatory & technical inspections, reliability and spare parts.

Collaborate to establish global maintenance policy, strategies, standards and processes to maintain and improve ARLANXEO Site Manufacturing performance and reliability. Coordinate the asset management requirements and timelines across EMEA Region asset life-cycle phases.

Stakeholder Management:

Participate in the global maintenance process by supporting the engineering fundamentals and reliability aspects associated with the EMEA Sites and the product line-specific business strategy, considering the Sites' relevance, asset utilization, production demand and HSE aspects. Support the process coordination to facilitate seamless collaboration and communication among asset management stakeholders.

Process Review:

Contribute to the development and implementation of global manuals, instructions, handbooks, management, standardization, harmonization processes, technical and management support, and audits. Participate in and coordinate the EMEA Sites assessments and technical reviews to address any identified issues or challenges.

Resource Engagement:

The role focuses primarily on EMEA Sites. It provides inputs to initiatives and programs to train and develop maintenance personnel in relevant areas. It also explores and supports partnerships with strategic maintenance contractors, contract optimization and technical spare part management processes.

Process Guidance:

Primarily focusing on EMEA Sites, assisting and coordinating control/governance measures on required maintenance budgets, and actual spending per the business strategy and market position.

Support and coordinate the global maintenance performance by leading and lagging indicators (KPIs).

These responsibilities collectively ensure adequate support, assistance, and coordination with the leadership and management of global maintenance and turnaround management.

Competencies:

Technical experience:

Good experience and knowledge in maintenance management, reliability, inspections, and asset integrity. Exposure to international business environments, cross-border deals, and diverse cultures to navigate complexities inherent in global partnerships.

Level of Education:

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in engineering or alternatively in a Natural Science, preferably with professionals’ studies in maintenance and or process management.

Experience Level:

A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in a corporate setup, with relevant maintenance management experience, particularly with execution and management experience of asset management in chemical and petrochemical facilities.

Process Management:

Reasonable capability in managing integration process and projects, ensuring deadlines are met, resources are optimized, and objectives are achieved, particularly with asset management and experiences.

Communication Skills:

Relevant skills engaging with internal stakeholders, external partners, and shareholders through collaborative communication and interpersonal skills.

Ways of Working:

Proactively collaborate in the engagement with relevant corporate functions to support maintenance management integration and alignment with overarching organizational goals. Contribute to the coordination and management of the external third parties resources to enhance maintenance management capabilities.

Leadership Skills:

Relevant understanding in team members development to maximize their potential and contribute to the organization's success.

Presentation Skills:

Good level skills in creating compelling presentations that effectively communicate ideas and proposals to senior leadership.

Location: Cologne

Worktime: Fulltime