Contract Site Manager
Sannazzaro de' Burgondi, Italy
Full-time
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.
Job Description
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.)
Qualifications

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

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