Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Logistics Project Manager is to provide technical support for all eight of the Kosmos Cement Terminals (Lexington, KY; Indianapolis, IN; Mt. Vernon, IN; Nashville, TN; Ceredo, WV; Charleston, WV; Pittsburgh, PA). Technical support includes various project management, capital expenditure budgeting, maintenance support, maintenance budgeting, technical upgrades, and equipment efficiency studies.

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Location: The “home base” for this position planned is for the Kosmos Cement Plant in Louisville, KY. Travel to each of the eight terminals is required, as needed

Principle and Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering and project management oversight for plant terminal modifications and projects from conception through implementation
• Includes both capital and non-capital projects, and includes the development of expenditure requests, project justification, construction oversight and documentation
• Manage in-house labor or outside contract labor to complete tasks as required
• Assist Terminal Managers in the development of maintenance practices and procedures to ensure terminal objectives are achieved
• Provide engineering and troubleshooting support, as needed
• Assist in technical training and development
• Conduct equipment evaluations and develop appropriate maintenance and reliability programs
• Assist in various planning activities; including development of job plans, PM’s, outage plans and schedules, and annual budgets

Additional Responsibilities:

• Daily communication with the Kosmos Cement Company Logistics Manager to understand priorities and responsibilities
• Work with the Kosmos Safety Manager to provide support and an understanding of terminal safety issues
• Work with the Kosmos Environmental Manager to maintain compliance with all environmental regulations and permits
• Work with the Kosmos Cement plant technical staff to gain experience in order to build a technical foundation that can be used to support the terminals
• May be assigned some plant projects to complete between technical tasks required at the eight terminals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technology degree preferred
• Applicants with strong on the job experience will be considered; even if they are not a degreed engineer

• Experience in cement or closely-related heavy industry preferred, but engineering or related technical degree graduates will be considered
• Experience in project engineering and design, contract administration, construction and maintenance methods, project scope development, budget preparation, purchasing process, and scheduling desired
• Experience in preparation of bid packages and technical reporting preferred
• Computer software proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Project scheduling software. Skills with AutoCAD and drafting as required to provide drawings and sketches for implementation of special project modifications or improvements desired
• Experience with equipment vibration monitoring and oil sampling programs and ability to utilize data for evaluating condition of equipment and corrective action required to provide reliability helpful
• Experience with root-cause failure analysis methods and good troubleshooting skills beneficial.
• Effective communication skills written and spoken in English
• Experience with supervision of maintenance/technical personnel and strong people skills are desired for this position
• Must be a self-starter and have good organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to learn technical skills if lacking the desired experience stated above

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Company Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) – HSA and FSA options available
• No waiting period (eligible on 1^st day)
• 401k retirement plan
• Company match
• Profit sharing
• No waiting period
• Yearly performance-based bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Vacation