Maintenance Manager: Reliability Leader for Heavy Industry

RHI Magnesita; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RHI Magnesita is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance strategy and execution for critical equipment in a heavy industrial environment. This role partners with operations and engineering to maximize uptime while ensuring safety and reliability.

You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a steel mill or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex equipment and implement root cause solutions.
• Understanding of industrial safety standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute maintenance activities for Terminator systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
• Ensure timely execution of corrective maintenance to support continuous mill operations.
• Enforce safety protocols, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures.
• Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and lead incident investigations.
• Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Analyze maintenance KPIs and data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with engineering and operations on upgrades, modifications, and capital projects.
• Align maintenance planning with production schedules and priorities.
• Support production teams during critical equipment issues to ensure safe and efficient recovery.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Electrical

Safety compliance

Cross-functional

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

RHI Magnesita is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance strategy and execution for critical equipment in a heavy industrial environment. This role partners with operations and engineering to maximize uptime while ensuring safety and reliability.

You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance teams.