Plant Contractor Maintenance Coordinator

Ingevity
United States, South Carolina, North Charleston
Dec 11, 2025
Job Family Group: Manufacturing Operations Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people's lives? Meet Ingevity. At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world. Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity! Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine.These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results. At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers' industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we're always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things. We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us. Our people are our most valued asset, and the foundation of our success. Interested? We thought you might be, and we're so glad! Position Overview:The Plant Contractor Coordinator oversees and coordinates contractors performing primarily non-capital construction and maintenance projects at the Charleston Plant. This role ensures all work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with Ingevity corporate standards, plant policies, and regulatory requirements. The position works closely with the Charleston Maintenance team and provides limited support to capital projects. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and supervise contractors from project planning through execution and closeout. Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and track project budgets and progress. Collaborate with site customers, maintenance, and project teams to support small projects and outages. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, safe work permits, and plant safety standards. Coordinate materials, equipment, and labor to support efficient job execution. Maintain project documentation, daily logs, progress reports, and incident records. Process and track purchase orders, invoices, and construction-related expenses. Support maintenance activities and SAP-related tasks (PMs, BOMs, functional locations, spares). Communicate with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain schedules. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or chemical plant environment. Experience coordinating and supervising contractors in mechanical, civil, and/or structural work. Knowledge of industrial mechanical systems including pumps, agitators, piping, and fabrication. Experience with project planning, scheduling, and cost tracking. SAP experience preferred. Strong understanding of industrial safety and OSHA regulations (LOTO, confined space, hot work, line breaks, rigging, scaffolding, fall protection, crane operations). Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Key Skills Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to read and interpret construction drawings Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in an operating plant environment This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US. Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs. Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.