Assistant Plant Manager

CMC Partners; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Competitive pay with overtime and a 1

Strong benefits: medical, dental, and

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

CMC Partners is seeking an hands-on Assistant Mine Manager / Maintenance Foreman for an Alabama sand and gravel mine. The role focuses on keeping the plant running through routine maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, with potential for short-term progression at the site.

The ideal candidate has proven maintenance and operations experience in mining or industrial settings, strong electrical/plumbing/welding skills, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Mining/industrial/manufacturing experience required.
• Electrical, plumbing and welding skills are essential.
• Strong safety knowledge and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plant equipment and systems for wear, malfunctions or risks to production.
• Deliver a scheduled preventative maintenance programme to reduce breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing issues quickly with minimal downtime.
• Weld to fabricate, repair or reinforce plant structures and equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with site management by urgency and impact.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance work, parts used and time spent.
• Stay current on maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with external contractors for complex repairs or installations.
• Support site safety team by identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Mining operations

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Welding

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Assistant Mine Manager / Maintenance Foreman - Alabama

About the company

Our client is a fast-growing, family-founded construction materials business and one of the largest producers in the US. Their work spans ready-mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt and cement. They have grown quickly through steady expansion across the country, but they still run on their founding values: hard work, quality product, great customer service and a culture where people come first. They are now building out their aggregates business and are looking for a hands on leader to join one of their Alabama sites.

The role

This is a hands on Assistant Mine Manager / Maintenance Foreman role at a sand and gravel surface mine. You’ll bring a strong background in mine operations and maintenance, with practical skills in electrical systems, plumbing, welding and heavy equipment. Your job is to keep the plant running through regular maintenance, repairs and upgrades. There is real potential for career progression at the site in the short term.

The site

• Sand and gravel surface operation selling 500k tons a year
• Bank material is dug, truck loaded and fed into the plant
• Sand classifiers on site

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections of plant equipment and systems to spot wear, malfunctions or risks to production
• Deliver a scheduled preventative maintenance programme to reduce breakdowns and downtime
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing issues quickly, with minimal impact on production
• Use welding skills to fabricate, repair or reinforce plant structures and equipment
• Work with site management to prioritise maintenance by urgency and operational impact
• Keep detailed records of maintenance work, repairs, parts used and time spent
• Stay current on maintenance techniques and safety protocols
• Coordinate with external contractors and specialists on complex repairs or installations
• Support the site safety team by identifying hazards and putting corrective actions in place

What you’ll bring

• Proven maintenance and operations experience in a mining, industrial or manufacturing environment (quarry experience is highly desirable)
• Technical skills in electrical systems, plumbing and welding (relevant certifications preferred)
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex repairs under pressure
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• A firm commitment to safety and a solid understanding of the health and safety rules that apply to a plant environment
• A high school diploma or equivalent (technical or vocational training is a plus)

What’s on offer

• Career growth: a rapidly expanding business that promotes from within
• Competitive pay: industry leading pay with overtime, annual raises and bonus eligibility
• Strong benefits: low cost medical, dental and vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, paid holidays, PTO, a 401k with a company match, and family days
• Culture: a team that values hard work, respect and doing the right thing