Responsibilities
Responsible for maintenance programs, manage modifications and improvement projects (Capital Programs) that continually improve plant operations.

Maximize the operational life of plant assets through timely and cost-effective preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programs, and appropriate repair methods.  Develop programs for conditions based on maintenance.

• Responsible for programs and systems to provide for a safe working environment and for safety accountability for all members of the Maintenance Department.
• Responsible for high tech maintenance activities like oil analysis, thermography, vibration analysis and similar.  Critical Path planning of major shutdowns and projects.  Manage all maintenance through the Oracle system.
• Develop and recommend the annual budget for maintenance of the plant and any connected facilities and assets; administer and control the budget within company guidelines.  Work with purchasing on work scopes, bid packages and inventory controls.
• Formulate a long-term vision for the Maintenance Department consistent with the direction and goals of the local facility and the organization; work closely with plant management to integrate this vision for continuous improvement into the maintenance plan.
• Provides interface to Project Department regarding Capital Projects and major maintenance activities; responsible for all activities of the winter main shutdown (planning, budget, cost control and execution).  Critical Path planning of major shutdowns and projects, develop and maintain the 5-year maintenance plan.
• Provides programs and plans, with the cooperation of continuously developing, improving, and mentoring department personnel, and to raise awareness in all personnel at the local facility.
• Responsible for managing Maintenance Computerized Systems for work order controls, purchasing, costs and all related maintenance activities.
• Provide support for Production Department (Production, Quarry, and Shipping).  Manage the Automation Engineer, Electrical Department, Labor Department, Mobile Garage and Mechanical Maintenance.
• Responsible for managing maintenance KPI's like MTBF, reliability, stops/100 hours, paretos and similar; responsible for cost control and budget management; Union Contract implementation of schedule, overtime, and potential grievances.
• Direct, through subordinate supervision, the mechanical maintenance of equipment, plant structures and grounds, installation of new equipment and the alteration of plant structures.

Qualifications
BS Degree in Engineering or related field, preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

5-10 years of experience in and industrial environment and leading teams

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Skilled in implementing effective maintenance and repair programs, particularly preventative maintenance programs.
• Ability to balance technical, human relations and conceptual skills to achieve desired results
• Thorough technical knowledge of manufacturing plant environment, preferably cement plant operations, especially relating to the maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Must be able to plan, organize, implement, and coordinate programs requiring financial and physical resources
• Proficiency with various software applications including Microsoft Excel and Word, and have the ability to learn additional software programs as necessary
• Experience in ERP (SAP, Oracle or similar)
• Experience in maintenance software (Maximo, SAP, CMS or similar)

Cement Recruiter operated by Harpe & Associates, Inc., is a high performing Recruiter with over thirty years recruiting experience for the heavy industrial manufacturing sectors of cement, lime, aggregates, minerals, metals and commercial construction.  How can I help you today?

Connect on LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/1t50dmM              Want to Register for other positions:https://harpe.catsone.com/careers/