Nexus Circular is the commercial leader in advanced recycling technology that converts landfill-bound plastics into circular feedstocks for the production of sustainable virgin plastics for packaging and other applications. Nexus Circular’s end-to-end solution is economically validated as demonstrated by consistent bulk sales of high quality, ISCC Plus circular feedstocks for virgin plastic production. Aligned with global partners who seek proven scalable solutions to meet ambitious plastic circularity goals, Nexus Circular is rapidly expanding its innovation footprint worldwide, moving decisively to address the complex challenges of plastics accumulation in the environment.

Nexus has built an outstanding culture. We are looking for people to contribute to a fast-paced, environmentally committed business that is focused on growth and sustainability. We are very collaborative, transparent, data driven, value diverse perspectives and are looking for constructive initiatives and new ideas. We are looking for self-starters and independent thinkers who work collaboratively in teams. Given the growth stage of Nexus, we are also looking for people who are comfortable moving between strategic thinking and executing those ideas to take Nexus to the next level.

The Asset Reliability Manager will have responsibility for maintenance execution, planning, stores, contract administration, reliability, mechanical integrity and quality assurance in a high hazard operation. This role involves analyzing reliability performance data based on plant performance data, maintenance trends, implementing maintenance strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and minimize downtime. The successful candidate must possess a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and demonstrate strong change leadership and team building skills. 
 
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Develop a asset reliability and management strategy, plan and actions to support improved production capabilities and ensure prioritized, efficient and cost-effective maintenance activities over multiple sites. The strategy should include preventive/predictive maintenance programs, and long-term maintenance outages in support of business objectives.
• Create and maintain a maintenance metric dashboard to drive improvement and prioritize actions. 
• Develop a strong cost management structure for Maintenance that identifies opportunities to improve our business and provides for short and long-term actions that reduce cost. 
• Develop direct reports, and other leaders and subordinates through training, extensive use of task teams and collaborative problem solving.   
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager to interface with all contracted work within the area, which includes both cost and capital work.  
• Develop an appropriate spare equipment and spare parts strategy and plan to optimize production capability and working capital. 
• Ensure maintenance and reliability work management processes are effectively implemented, utilized and improved, driving strong stewardship of activities / cost and strengthening links to business cost/earnings performance. 
• ​​​Ensure the CMMS (computer maintenance management system) is effectively integrated into Management of Change Processes, utilized, and improved as a fully integrated part of the reliability and maintenance work management processes. 
• Ensure long-term maintenance outages/turnarounds are effectively planned and executed, partnering closely with Operations to deliver on budget, scope and schedule. 

Required experience for this role;

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering preferred with a focus on industrial plant operations or petrochemical discipline
• At least 10 years’ experience in the chemical manufacturing industry, leading maintenance and reliability programs, and managing direct reports
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), specifically the safe management of design changes at a plant, PHAs and Mechanical Integrity programs.
• Strong technical, analytical, team building and organizational change leadership skills.
• Ability to define current states, opportunities, strategies, and a plan to achieve future improved states.
• Experience in project leadership/management and continuous improvement (Six Sigma or Lean).
• Strong Interpersonal and Influence Management skills.

Preferred experience;

• Professional Reliability Certification, ex. CRE, CRP, CRL, CMRP, RE Certificate
• Previous experience within contract management
• High Hazard Process manufacturing experience
• Familiar with national standards such as ANSI, API, ASME, NFPA, and OSHA Standard
• Experience with heat trace, conveying, shredding, extruder, vibration analysis, oil analysis, lubrication routes, thermal imaging, ultrasonic testing, motion amplification, equipment monitoring, inspection testing and pro-active repairs.

Benefits:

• Eligible to contribute to Company’s Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) upon hire with Company Contribution
• Medical (multiple comprehensive coverage levels), Dental and Vision coverage
• Group Health & Wellness Program, plus special savings on retail items, travel, entertainment, and more through Insperity Works
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital confinement insurance.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position.

Nexus Circular Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nexus Circular provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant with a disability unless such accommodation causes undue hardship.

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