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Head of Technical Site Management

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covestro logoCovestro · Map Ta Phut, Thailand
ContractOn-site2w ago
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Requirements

  • 15+ years of in-depth experience in plant maintenance and/

Benefits

Main ResponsibilitiesAsset & Reliability ManagementEstablish an efficient, transparent cost and asset management framework, overseeing the site maintenance budget to optimize plant availability and FAM cost efficiency.Take full accountability for the reliability and operational integrity of all site assets; own the reliability target-setting process and align with all relevant global and local stakeholders.Develop and implement a comprehensive reliability strategy, including standard procedures, processes, systems, tools, and KPIs to drive continuous improvement in asset utilization across all facilities.Lead the planning and execution of large-scale sustainability investments and turnarounds; develop a global asset strategy to ensure the right project prioritization.Process & Technical ExcellenceDrive continuous improvement of process technologies to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and cost competitiveness.Propose and implement methods, tools, and initiatives for continuous improvement across technical operations.Ensure uniformity in technical standards and operations across the site; contribute to and implement global and site-level reliability best practices.Stay current with external and Covestro technical best practices, engineering standards, and local engineering requirements.Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)Champion a strong HSE culture across all technical functions, ensuring that safety is embedded as a non-negotiable value in all technical activities and decisions.Ensure full compliance with Thai industrial safety regulations and environmental requirements and other relevant regulatory bodies.Integrate HSE performance metrics into technical operations planning and reporting; lead by example in promoting a zero-incident mindset.Digital Transformation & InnovationDrive the adoption of digital tools and Industry 4.0 technologies in technical operations, including predictive maintenance, maintenance and operations processes, and data-driven reliability management.Identify and implement digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency, asset performance, and decision-making capability across the site.Foster a culture of innovation and technology adoption within the technical organization.SustainabilityActively contribute to site-level sustainability targets, including energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and resource optimization, in alignment with Covestro's global sustainability roadmap.Integrate sustainability considerations into asset strategy, investment planning, and technical operations.Identify and implement initiatives that advance the site's progress toward Covestro's circularity and climate neutrality commitments.Technical Governance & ComplianceEnsure technical integrity and full compliance with legal regulations, technical standards, and Covestro internal policies across all site operations.Develop, align, and implement global and site-level policies to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations in the field of asset reliability and technical operations.Represent the company in relevant national industry associations and regulatory engagements as required, including engagement with Thai government and industrial bodies.Organization, People & CultureBuild and lead an efficient, empowered, and high-performing technical organization; identify resource needs and skillsets required to achieve reliability and business targets.Drive people development within the site's technical community, including talent identification, capability building, and cross-site talent exchange.Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, empowerment, and individual engagement as the organizational norm.Proactively participate in experience exchange and knowledge transfer with global Technical Site Managers.Stakeholder & Business PartnershipDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with unit management (production and technical), site leadership, and corporate functions to support business development and operational excellence.Bundle and communicate reliability and technology know-how across global and site organizations to identify and realize improvement opportunities.Engage effectively with external vendors, service providers, and Covestro global organizations to deliver solutions that meet business and customer expectations.What You OfferQualifications & ExperienceEducationUniversity degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree or equivalent qualifications with relevant senior leadership experience is an advantage.Health insurance

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