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Maintenance Coordinator – U.S. Plant

Vulcaflex
  1. Role Objective

The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the installation, start-up, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities of the production equipment at the new U.S. manufacturing facility. During the start-up phase, the role supports the commissioning of production lines, ensuring proper equipment performance while helping define maintenance processes, operating procedures, and preventive and predictive maintenance programs. The position works closely with the Plant Manager, equipment suppliers, the industrialization team, and manufacturing functions to ensure high levels of equipment reliability, availability, and safety.

The position includes two specializations:
Maintenance Coordinator – Mechanical Area;
Maintenance Coordinator – Electrical, Automation & Controls Area.
Both positions share common organizational responsibilities while providing specific technical expertise.

  1. Reporting Line

This position reports directly to the U.S. Plant Manager.

  1. Key Responsibilities

Start-up Phase

  • Coordinate installation, testing, and commissioning of machinery, production lines, and utilities.
  • Collaborate with equipment suppliers and manufacturers during commissioning activities.
  • Verify compliance of equipment with technical, production, and safety requirements.
  • Support functional testing and Factory/Site Acceptance Tests (FAT and SAT).
  • effective transfer of technical knowledge to local personnel.
    Ensure

General Responsibilities:

  • Support the Plant Manager in defining and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
  • Coordinate routine and emergency maintenance activities.
  • Manage troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities.
  • Ensure compliance with company maintenance and safety standards.
  • Analyze equipment performance data and maintenance KPIs.
  • Promote initiatives aimed at increasing equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability.
  • Support manufacturing efficiency improvement projects.
  • Participate in downtime reduction and maintenance cost optimization initiatives.
  • Define initial requirements for strategic spare parts.
  • Support the creation of the spare parts warehouse and related management procedures.
  • Ensure availability and updating of technical documentation.
  • Support implementation of the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) – SAP PM.
  • Contribute to equipment risk assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate standards.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Coordinate internal maintenance technicians and external service providers.
  • Support the selection, training, and development of technical personnel.
  • Promote a culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
  1. Technical Competencies
    • Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance techniques.
    • Industrial equipment commissioning and start-up.
    • Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis.
    • TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).
    • CMMS systems (SAP PM).
    • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
    • Industrial safety regulations.
    • Knowledge of maintenance KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, Availability, OEE).
    • Fluent English.

Specialization: Mechanical Area

  • Plastic processing machinery and equipment.
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Mechanical power transmission and material handling systems
  • Industrial robots and automated handling systems.
  • Industrial utilities (compressed air, cooling systems, extraction systems, etc.).
  • Mechanical drawings and engineering documentation.
  • Advanced mechanical maintenance techniques.

Specialization: Electrical, Automation & Controls Area

  • Low-voltage industrial electrical systems
  • PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
  • Drives, inverters, and motion control systems.
  • Industrial robotics and vision systems.
  • Industrial networks and communication protocols.
  • Electrical and electronic diagnostics.
  • Electrical schematics and automation documentation.
  • Machine safety systems and functional safety.
  1. Management Competencies
  • Technical leadership and coordination skills.
  • Structured problem-solving approach.
  • Ability to work effectively in start-up and rapidly changing environments.
  • Planning and priority management.
  • Results-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work within multidisciplinary and international teams.
  • Effective communication with both technical and management stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven approach.
  1. Position Requirements
    • Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electrotechnology, or Automation.
    • 5–7 years of industrial maintenance experience within structured manufacturing environments.
    • Experience coordinating internal technicians and external contractors.
    • Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up activities preferred.
    • Automotive industry experience or experience in highly automated manufacturing environments preferred.
    • Experience implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.