Contract Site Manager

Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

John Crane is part of  Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.

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The individual will autonomously coordinate and supervise all activities outlined in the framework contract for predictive maintenance, lubrication, and performance analysis of rotating machinery in a refinery environment. The Site Manager will be the technical and operational point of reference for the client, ensuring service quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction. The work location will be at the Client's facilities.

Main Contract Responsibilities

• Operational management of the on-site technical team (lubricators, vibration analysts, maintenance technicians)
• Continuous monitoring of safety, quality, and environmental impact
• Planning and supervision of activities including:
  • Predictive maintenance (vibration, thermography)
  • Lubrication and oil analysis
  • Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), identifying failure causes and proposing solutions in collaboration with engineering
  • Field rotor alignment and balancing
  • Minor mechanical maintenance
  • Validation and optimization of control and lubrication plans
  • Management of technical reporting and monthly KPIs
• Point of contact between client and company, managing billing activities for both the base scope and additional tasks
• Training of operational staff and support for technical team development
• Maintenance of vibration database and condition monitoring software

The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing and autonomously managing the predictive and preventive maintenance service based on client needs, training the team on operational activities, especially those related to vibration analysis (correct sensor placement, fault diagnosis, misalignment, etc.)

• Degree in Engineering (preferably mechanical or similar)
• ≥ 10 years of experience in condition monitoring, reliability, and industrial maintenance
• Previous experience managing maintenance teams
• ISO 18436 CAT2 certification (vibration analysis)
• Training for working in confined spaces will be considered a plus
• Knowledge of maintenance policies for operating machinery, preferably in petrochemical/energy sectors. Knowledge of rotating machinery, mechanical seals, and lubrication systems is a plus
• Good command of English (written and spoken)
• Leadership, communication, and team management skills

Technical Skills Required

• Vibration analysis
• IR thermography on compressors and critical components
• Knowledge of RCFA methodologies and failure cause analysis
• Laser alignment and field balancing
• Condition monitoring software and database management
• Technical report writing and KPI analysis
• Operational safety

Soft Skills

• Proactivity and autonomy
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels
• Ability to motivate and train the team
• Client and quality orientation
• Problem-solving and priority management

What We Offer

• Placement in a highly qualified technical team
• Continuous training and certification opportunities
• Dynamic and technologically advanced environment
• Career growth opportunities in an international setting