Aggregate Plant Maintenance Manager

Heidelberg Materials North America; Chico (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a senior maintenance leader to drive reliability and integrity of fixed-plant assets at our quarry and plant sites in the Texas region. You will plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, mentor teams, and manage budgets and contractors to support continuous improvement in a heavy industrial environment.

The role requires 7+ years in heavy industry maintenance and 5+ years of leadership experience, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of maintenance experience in heavy industrial environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience supervising maintenance personnel.
• Experience with fixed plant assets: crushers, conveyors, pumps, motors.
• Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize fixed plant maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and operational performance.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for plant processing equipment.
• Develop and coach maintenance team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, contractors, and capital projects to support efficient operations.
• Partner with operations teams to identify improvement opportunities, reduce downtime, and improve plant performance.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Equipment reliability

Plant maintenance planning

Safety awareness

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and optimize fixed plant maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and operational performance.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for plant processing equipment.
• Develop and coach maintenance team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, contractors, and capital projects to support efficient operations.
• Partner with operations teams to identify improvement opportunities, reduce downtime, and improve plant performance.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to lead maintenance operations in an industrial, manufacturing, mining, quarry, aggregates, cement, or similar environment. Background in aggregates preferred!
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process equipment maintenance practices.
• Proven capability to plan, organize, and prioritize resources to achieve operational and maintenance objectives.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and team development skills with a focus on collaboration and safety.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Critical Experiences & Skills

• Experience leading maintenance teams responsible for fixed plant assets, including crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps, motors, and material processing equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance data, identify root causes, and implement sustainable reliability improvements.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, inventory, contractors, shutdowns, and capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, environmental requirements, and maintenance best practices in a heavy industrial environment.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of maintenance experience supporting fixed plant operations in quarry, mining, aggregates, cement, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience supervising maintenance personnel, contractors, or cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting and maintaining crushing, screening, conveying, and material processing systems preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and travel throughout quarry and plant operations.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, and navigate uneven terrain while conducting inspections and overseeing maintenance activities.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE and safely work around moving equipment, dust, noise, and other operational hazards, including responding to after-hours emergencies when needed.

Work Environment

• Primarily based in a quarry and plant environment with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, moving machinery, and production activities.
• Requires regular field presence to inspect equipment, support maintenance activities, and engage with employees.
• May require occasional travel and flexibility to support operational needs, including emergency maintenance situations.
• Ability to work in an environment requiring walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating elevated work platforms.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, $97,710 to $130,277 annually and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Req ID JR10019835

Minimum Pay Rate: 97,710.00

Maximum Pay Rate: 130,276.67

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.