Contract Site Manager

Contract Site ManagerSannazzaro de' Burgondi, ItalyFull-timeFounded in ****, 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.Connect with us on LinkedIn: John Crane: LinkedInJob DescriptionThe 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 ResponsibilitiesOperational management of the on-site technical team (lubricators, vibration analysts, maintenance technicians)Continuous monitoring of safety, quality, and environmental impactPlanning and supervision of activities including:Predictive maintenance (vibration, thermography)Lubrication and oil analysisRoot Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), identifying failure causes and proposing solutions in collaboration with engineeringField rotor alignment and balancingMinor mechanical maintenanceValidation and optimization of control and lubrication plansManagement of technical reporting and monthly KPIsPoint of contact between client and company, managing billing activities for both the base scope and additional tasksTraining of operational staff and support for technical team developmentMaintenance of vibration database and condition monitoring softwareThe 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.)QualificationsDegree in Engineering (preferably mechanical or similar)= 10 years of experience in condition monitoring, reliability, and industrial maintenancePrevious experience managing maintenance teamsISO ***** CAT2 certification (vibration analysis)Training for working in confined spaces will be considered a plusKnowledge of maintenance policies for operating machinery, preferably in petrochemical/energy sectors. Knowledge of rotating machinery, mechanical seals, and lubrication systems is a plusGood command of English (written and spoken)Leadership, communication, and team management skillsTechnical Skills RequiredVibration analysisIR thermography on compressors and critical componentsKnowledge of RCFA methodologies and failure cause analysisLaser alignment and field balancingCondition monitoring software and database managementTechnical report writing and KPI analysisOperational safetySoft SkillsProactivity and autonomyAbility to communicate with people at all levelsAbility to motivate and train the teamClient and quality orientationProblem-solving and priority managementWhat We OfferPlacement in a highly qualified technical teamContinuous training and certification opportunitiesDynamic and technologically advanced environmentCareer growth opportunities in an international setting