Dewey Plant - Facilities & Maintenance Contractor Coordinator
Apply now »Date: Jan 1, 2026
Location: Inman, SC, US, 29349
Company: Milliken and Company
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POSITION TITLE
Dewey Plant - Facilities & Maintenance Contractor Coordinator
POSITION OVERVIEW
Milliken’s Dewey Plant in Inman, SC is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Contractor Coordinator to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role coordinates facilities, utilities, and contractor work while leading outage planning, supporting safety initiatives, and maintaining accurate CMMS data.
The position partners closely with operations, maintenance, and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to Milliken standards. This role reports to the ESD Leader and works 1st shift, Monday–Friday.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety & Compliance
- Support OSHA VPP Star Certification and corporate S.A.F.E. audit requirements
- Enforce Milliken safety policies and participate on plant safety teams
- Conduct contractor safety orientations, audits, and tool inspections
- Perform routine facility and grounds safety inspections
Planning & Coordination
- Review CMMS backlog and prioritize work for assigned areas
- Lead outage planning including scope, timelines, and resource coordination
- Coordinate permits and approvals with operations before work execution
- Audit completed work for quality, safety, and housekeeping standards
Facilities & Utilities Oversight
- Coordinate inspections and repairs for buildings, grounds, and site infrastructure
- Oversee utilities including boilers, compressed air systems, HVAC, and fire protection systems
- Ensure required inspections, testing, and regulatory documentation
Contractor Management
- Develop scopes of work, obtain quotes, and schedule contractor activities
- Verify contractor qualifications, insurance, and safety compliance
- Oversee contractor work to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence
- Maintain contractor documentation in the Milliken Document System (MDS)
Systems & Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance
- Update the Maintelligence CMMS with timely and accurate information
- Track spare parts inventory and support reordering as needed
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
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High school diploma or equivalent (technical certification or associate degree preferred)
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3–5 years of experience in facilities, maintenance, utilities, or industrial/manufacturing environments
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Working knowledge of boilers, compressed air, HVAC, and fire protection systems
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Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals
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Knowledge of OSHA 30–level safety and construction safety practices
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Strong organizational and communication skills
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
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Associate degree or technical certification in maintenance, construction, or safety
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Knowledge of welding, fabrication, and building/electrical codes
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Experience supporting chemical or process equipment
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Experience with or certification in Process Safety Management (PSM)
ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION
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Sitting |
Ability to sit down at least |
25% of day |
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Standing |
Ability to stand while working at least |
95% of day |
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Moving |
Ability to move throughout the plant at least |
25% of day |
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Lifting |
Ability to lift to at least 65 lbs. without assistance |
10% of day |
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Ascending/Descending |
Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency |
10% of day |
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Bending |
Ability to bend or stoop |
10% of day |
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Visual Acuity |
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least |
As Required |
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Cognitive |
Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information |
As Required |
Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.