Cement Plant & Quarry Maintenance Leader

CalPortland; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

401k/Company Funded Pension

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead maintenance across the cement plant and quarry, with about 20% fieldwork and 80% office work under the Plant Superintendent. You will direct safety-minded maintenance, organize preventative work, and supervise multiple supervisors to ensure reliability and compliance.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, team coordination, and planning skills, plus proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements including confined spaces and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other mobile equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid mechanical and control system skills with ability to train others.
• Able to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage maintenance activities in the Plant and Quarry, including mobile equipment.
• Organize and oversee preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Supervise planners, maintenance engineers, electrical, mechanical, and automation teams.
• Maintain budgets set by the Plant Superintendent.
• Assist in kiln relining planning and execution.
• Develop and implement training programs for plant personnel.
• Collaborate with Engineering on CAPEX projects and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations.
• Improve machinery reliability and manage outages and scheduling.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule required work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical skills

Control systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CalPortland is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead maintenance across the cement plant and quarry, with about 20% fieldwork and 80% office work under the Plant Superintendent. You will direct safety-minded maintenance, organize preventative work, and supervise multiple supervisors to ensure reliability and compliance.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, team coordination, and planning skills, plus proficiency with MS Office.