Maintenance Superintendent

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

The Maintenance Superintendent coordinates and supervises all mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance activities for equipment and machinery (Kilns, Mills, Crushers, Conveying systems, Heavy Mobile Equipment).

This position supervises the execution of Mechanical Projects (Opex or Capex) in coordination with the Project Team; The position exercises supervision over a large number of employees within the maintenance department (18 mechanics).

What you’ll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities, goals, and performance standards for employees within the Maintenance Department.
• Evaluates performance and recommend merit increases and promotions.
• Improves job performance through motivation, establishing goals, and providing feedback.
• Collaborates, coordinates, and reports progress with other personnel regarding maintenance projects and priorities. Reports progress of maintenance projects.
• Review maintenance plans. Schedule all the mechanical activities. Supervise mechanical repairs and some preventive maintenance activities for the plant (Daily and Outage).
• Investigates and resolves unusual problems or difficulties in maintenance projects (troubleshooting).
• Recommends equipment modifications to plant management.
• Obtains, coordinates, and supervises the work of contractors.
• Meets with vendors regarding new maintenance equipment and other supplies needed for executing maintenance responsibilities and projects.
• Specifies engineering data and solicits competitive pricing on the purchase of major equipment and parts in coordination with the Project Team.
• Coordinates with storeroom personnel concerning the number of supplies and parts needed for maintenance activities.
• Compiles records and data regarding maintenance projects and prepares reports for management.
• Ensures maintenance personnel comply with plant and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) safety rules and regulations.
• Participates in, conducts, and ensures regular safety meetings & training sessions.
• Assists in developing the annual budget and implementing the approved budget.
• Ensures proper training is conducted for new department employees and existing employees.
• Participates in the On Call Supervisor rotation to make sure the plant has 24/7 Maintenance support.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical, or a closely related field of engineering. In lieu of a degree/ diploma equivalent, a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in related maintenance functions with supervisory responsibilities in a cement or related industry preferred.
• Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with close attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform, organize, and prioritize work independently
• Ability to lead, direct, and manage organizations, programs, and people
• Knowledge of all equipment and machinery used in the plant and how each of them functions.
• Knowledge of MSHA safety regulations.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques and repair procedures on general types of industrial equipment
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques and repair procedures for equipment specific to the production of cement
• Knowledge of procedures for welding operations, tool and die manufacture, machine shop operations, millwright work, steel fabrication, and pipe fitting.
• Design and drafting skills for structural steel, piping, general fabrication, and layout of equipment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of construction techniques for buildings of different types like concrete block, wood, and steel construction.
• Ability to work from general policies and objectives established by plant management.
• Ability to refer to the maintenance manager for clarification or interpretation of organization policy.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.