The Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) Lead is responsible for driving the strategic vision and execution of maintenance excellence at our Ballytivnan site in Sligo. The successful candidate will lead a team dedicated to improving reliability and asset management ensuring operational efficiency. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and support the site Maintenance Excellence Program by delivering all criteria set in the MEP Minimum Requirements Standard.
• Conduct and compile RCM (Reliability Centred Maintenance), RCA (Root Cause Analysis), FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Periodically review and optimise Preventive Maintenance programs for effectiveness.
• Monitor plant equipment operations and lead efforts to prevent/reduce equipment failures.
• Analyze completed maintenance work orders and failure history, developing long-term solutions.
• Manage Predictive Maintenance and Mechanical Integrity Programs.
• Review installation and maintenance plans for new equipment, provide reliability specifications, and develop support plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to mitigate equipment and utility risks.
• Engage with Global Engineering teams and participate in Reliability Engineering and Maintenance forums.
• Track, analyse, and improve key maintenance KPIs (asset utilization, cost, schedule adherence, compliance).
• Train employees on reliability processes and promote preventive maintenance and continuous learning.
• Perform internal audits and support external audits.
• Utilize the Computerised Maintenance Management System (Maximo) and manage Engineering Change Control.
• Lead and mentor a team of direct reports; oversee contractors; interact cross-functionally.
• Comply with EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) policy and procedures.