Jonathan Dans
Buna,TX
Summary
Maintenance and Contractor Management leader with deep experience in petrochemical and industrial manufacturing environments. Career progression from hands-on mechanic to Maintenance Superintendent reflects strong leadership across maintenance execution, contractor oversight, turnaround support, reliability work, and unplanned outage response, with a clear focus on safety, cost control, and plant reliability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Superintendent of Contractors
Methanex (Formerly OCI Beaumont)
Nederland, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Lead all contract maintenance activities across the facility, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution of work.
- Responsible for contractor workforce management, planning, scheduling, and performance oversight.
- Coordinate contractor resources during routine maintenance, plant outages, shutdowns, and turnaround events.
- Accountable for maintenance execution and contractor support during unplanned downtime events and equipment failures.
- Manage OPEX maintenance projects from development through execution while maintaining schedule, budget, and safety objectives.
- Lead routine pipeline maintenance programs and pipeline-related repair and improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Operations, Reliability, Engineering, and Procurement departments to achieve plant performance goals.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, and cost reduction.
Maintenance Superintendent
Methanex (Formerly OCI Beaumont)
Nederland, TX
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Directed daily maintenance operations to support safe and reliable plant performance.
- Led maintenance personnel, contractors, and planners in execution of maintenance activities.
- Managed maintenance priorities, scheduling efforts, and equipment reliability initiatives.
- Coordinated turnaround planning and execution activities.
- Partnered closely with Operations, Engineering, and Reliability teams to improve plant performance.
- Developed and mentored supervisors and technicians to enhance workforce effectiveness.
Mechanical Supervisor
Methanex (Formerly OCI Beaumont)
Nederland, TX
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Supervised daily maintenance activities and contractor work across the facility.
- Served as Lead Coordinator for major turnaround projects and outages.
- Utilized CMMS systems for scheduling, planning, and work order management.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with planning and reliability departments.
- Ensured maintenance work was completed safely, efficiently, and within budget.
Maintenance Mechanic
Methanex (Formerly OCI Beaumont)
Nederland, TX
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Rebuilt and repaired pumps, compressors, electric motors, and fin-fan equipment.
- Performed precision equipment alignment and rotating equipment maintenance.
- Conducted boilermaker activities and mechanical repairs.
- Operated forklifts and man-lifts safely and effectively.
- Coordinated contractor activities during turnaround events.
- Served as acting supervisor when required.
Maintenance Mechanic
Arkema Inc.
Beaumont, TX
05.2012 - 03.2017
- Rebuilt and maintained pumps, compressors, motors, and rotating equipment.
- Performed precision equipment alignment and preventive maintenance activities.
- Coordinated contractor work during major turnaround events.
- Utilized SAP for work order documentation and labor tracking.
- Supported reliability and maintenance improvement initiatives.
Site Manager
Austin Industries
Beaumont, TX
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Managed contract personnel and coordinated daily work assignments.
- Oversaw maintenance and construction activities to ensure safe and productive work execution.
- Ensured projects were completed according to schedule and quality standards.
- Acted as liaison between plant personnel and contract workforce.
NCWER Boilermaker
Austin Industries
Beaumont, TX
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Performed pipe work, flange maintenance, rigging, and mechanical support activities.
- Worked closely with job foremen and plant personnel during maintenance and turnaround projects.
- Supported successful completion of planned outages and maintenance activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buna High School
Buna, Texas05-2005
Skills
- Maintenance Leadership
- Contractor Management
- Turnaround Planning & Execution
- Reliability Improvement
- OPEX Project Management
- Pipeline Maintenance & Projects
- Unplanned Downtime Response
- Rotating Equipment Maintenance
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- CMMS Systems
- SAP Work Management
- Budget & Cost Control
- Team Development & Mentoring
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Scheduling & Planning
- Equipment Reliability
- NCWER Boilermaker
- CMMS Experience
- SAP Experience
- Forklift Operation
- Man-Lift Operation
- Pump Rebuilds
- Compressor Rebuilds
- Electric Motor Maintenance
- Precision Equipment Alignment
- Contractor Coordination
- Turnaround Leadership
- Pipeline Maintenance Management
- Reliability & Maintenance Planning
- Strong Safety Leadership
- Team Building & Mentoring
- Highly Organized
- Detail-Oriented
- Results Driven
- Effective Communicator
- Fast Learner
- Proven Leader
- Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Maintenance Superintendent of Contractors
Methanex (Formerly OCI Beaumont)
07.2024 - Current
Maintenance Superintendent
Methanex (Formerly OCI Beaumont)
10.2022 - 07.2024
Mechanical Supervisor
Methanex (Formerly OCI Beaumont)
01.2019 - 10.2022
Maintenance Mechanic
Methanex (Formerly OCI Beaumont)
03.2017 - 01.2019
Maintenance Mechanic
Arkema Inc.
05.2012 - 03.2017
Site Manager
Austin Industries
09.2009 - 05.2012
NCWER Boilermaker
Austin Industries
09.2009 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Buna High School