Maintenance Manager

Centexmaterials; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Centexmaterials in Buda, Texas is seeking a Plant Reliability & Operational Performance expert to optimize equipment performance and ensure safety compliance. This role involves analyzing trends, managing budgets, and leading a team of maintenance professionals.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s in Engineering and significant experience in heavy industrial operations, particularly in aggregate mining. Perks include 401(k), health and life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of maintenance leadership experience in aggregate mining, quarry, or heavy industrial operations.
• Strong working knowledge of crushing and screening systems.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Analyze crushing plant and mobile equipment performance trends.
• Ensure emergency repairs to crushers and other equipment are completed safely.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage the annual maintenance operating budget and monitor related spend.
• Lead and develop maintenance personnel while promoting a strong safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Knowledge of MSHA regulations

CMMS platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Limble

Job description

Plant Reliability & Operational Performance

• Analyze crushing plant and mobile equipment performance trends to optimize throughput and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Ensure emergency repairs to crushers, screens, conveyors, loaders, haul trucks, and wash plants are completed safely and in a timely manner.
• Review root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures (bearings, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, structural components) and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support production targets by aligning maintenance priorities with daily and seasonal demand.
• Assist in developing the maintenance budget and ultimately manage to said budget.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for:
• Jaw, cone, and impact crushers
• Vibrating screens and feeders
• Conveyor systems and stackers
• Wash plants and pumps
• Mobile heavy equipment (loaders, excavators, haul trucks)
• Maintain and optimize CMMS/asset management systems (SAP, Oracle, Limble, or equivalent).
• Track equipment lifecycle data to support rebuild and replacement strategies.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Identify and sustain critical spare parts inventory for high-wear and long-lead items.
• Manage cycle counts and internal audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with suppliers to minimize downtime caused by parts shortages.
• Monitor wear parts consumption (liners, belts, idlers, screens, bearings, hydraulic components) and adjust stocking levels accordingly.

Budget & Capital Planning

• Develop and manage the annual maintenance operating budget.
• Monitor maintenance spend including labor, parts, contractor services, and rebuilds.
• Assist in capital planning for plant expansions, crusher upgrades, major rebuilds, and fleet replacements.
• Provide cost analysis and ROI justification for capital improvement projects.
• Source and manage outside contractors for major rebuilds, electrical work, structural repairs, and specialized services.
• Negotiate service agreements and parts contracts to ensure cost efficiency and quality workmanship.
• Coordinate OEM support for major equipment (crushers, screens, heavy mobile equipment).

Leadership & Safety

• Lead, train, and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, welders, and electricians.
• Plan daily and weekly maintenance activities aligned with production schedules.
• Promote a strong safety culture in compliance with MSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field (preferred).
• 5–10 years of maintenance leadership experience in aggregate mining, quarry, or heavy industrial operations.
• Strong working knowledge of crushing and screening systems.
• Experience with CMMS platforms (SAP, Oracle, Limble, etc.).
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining safety standards.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting expertise.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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