Maintenance Manager

Heidelberg Materials; Texas; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a senior maintenance leader to oversee fixed plant maintenance in a quarry/plant setting. You will lead maintenance programs, coach teams, and partner with operations to improve reliability and safety.

The role requires 7+ years in maintenance, 5+ years leadership, and a Bachelor's degree; you will manage budgets, inventory, and capital projects, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of maintenance experience in fixed plant operations (quarry/mining/industrial).
• 5+ years of leadership supervising maintenance personnel.
• Experience with crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps, motors, and material processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize fixed plant maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and safety.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Develop and coach maintenance team members and foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, inventory, contractors, and capital projects to support operations.
• Partner with operations to identify improvements and reduce downtime.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Budget management

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

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 maintain a valid driver's license.

Ability to walk extensively throughout a quarry and plant environment, including uneven terrain and outdoor work areas.

Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms to inspect and evaluate equipment and maintenance activities.

Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces while adhering to all safety requirements and procedures.

Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, and perform physical inspections for extended periods.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and other site-specific safety equipment.

Ability to work in varying weather conditions and around dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.

Ability to respond to equipment issues and emergency situations that may require extended hours, off-shift work, or on-call availability.

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

$100,000-$110,000 base salary 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.

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.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.