Plant Infrastructure Manager - Maintenance & Projects

Benteler Automotive Corporation; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BENTELER Automotive Corporation in Shreveport, LA is seeking a professional maintenance/engineering leader to optimize plant processes and supervise a team of shift mechanics and contractors. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, safety, and cost efficiency while coordinating outages and safety programs.

The candidate should have a engineering degree, 5+ years in industrial maintenance, and experience with managing contractor activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years in utility supply and infrastructure maintenance; steel mill a plus.
• Experience managing contractors for plant improvements and shutdowns.
• Knowledge of water treatment, HVAC, piping, pumps, and welding desirable.
• Strong teamwork and safety mindset; SAP knowledge preferred but not required.
• Excellent safety awareness and ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Optimize processes and plant support equipment.
• Implement quality control to ensure high workmanship.
• Evaluate equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Initiate projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with SAP CMMS and safety programs (LOTO, Fall Prevention).
• Initiate and follow through on maintenance work orders.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical and electrical codes.
• Supervise shift mechanics and contracted trades personnel.
• Organize outages and coordinate contractors during such outages.
• Coordinate off-shift maintenance support personnel/supervisors.
• Participate in 5S, Lean programs and continuous improvement.
• Operate within budget and prepare estimates for upcoming activities.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Effective communication

SAP CMMS familiarity

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

General computer knowledge

Job description

BENTELER Automotive Corporation in Shreveport, LA is seeking a professional maintenance/engineering leader to optimize plant processes and supervise a team of shift mechanics and contractors. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, safety, and cost efficiency while coordinating outages and safety programs.

The candidate should have a engineering degree, 5+ years in industrial maintenance, and experience with managing contractor activities.