Plant operations director
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the plant operations director oversees the maintenance and engineering functions of an industrial plant. They ensure the availability, reliability, and efficiency of plant assets through planning, coordination, and direction.
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main responsibilities
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1. direct the operation of the engineering and maintenance area to achieve optimal performance.
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2. lead the recruitment, development, and evaluation of technical staff, fostering a culture of performance and accountability.
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3. implement preventive, predictive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance systems aligned with tpm and rcm principles.
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4. develop and lead the implementation of tpm pillars, including autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, focused improvement, and skill development in the operations team.
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5. prepare and monitor operational and capital budgets for the area, ensuring cost-effectiveness and return on investment in projects.
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6. evaluate and execute engineering projects to improve infrastructure, energy efficiency, industrial safety, automation, and process digitalization.
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7. manage the planning, execution, and closure of capital expenditure (capex) projects using project management methodologies.
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8. ensure compliance with all applicable safety, health, environmental, and quality standards and procedures in the area.
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9. establish and monitor key performance indicators (kpis) such as mtbf, mttr, oee, asset availability, cost per unit, and technical backlog.
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10. coordinate root cause analysis (rca) of critical failures and lead the implementation of robust action plans.
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11. oversee the efficient use of computerized maintenance management systems (cmms), ensuring data integrity and traceability of actions.
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12. monitor the condition of critical equipment through inspections, vibration analysis, thermography, and other predictive maintenance techniques.
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13. ensure the proper execution of scheduled maintenance during shutdown windows without impacting operations.
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14. lead the technical review and approval process for contracts with specialized maintenance and technical service providers.
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15. participate in the plant's operational excellence system, promoting continuous improvement, loss reduction, and process standardization initiatives.
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16. manage the execution of global engineering, energy, reliability, and sustainability initiatives driven by the corporation.
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17. ensure the availability of critical parts and spare components, strategically managing technical inventory and turnover.
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18. ensure the implementation and compliance of the business continuity plan (bcp) in the area, including crisis response protocols.
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19. represent the area in internal and external audits, leading the resolution of findings and improvement opportunities.
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20. establish technical standards and maintenance procedures aligned with industry best practices and the company's global policies.
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21. manage technical training processes, competency certification, and knowledge transfer within the team.
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