Plant Maintenance Manager

Mackinnon Bruce International; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global executive search firm is seeking a Plant Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance activities at a high-production aggregates quarry in Colorado. The role focuses on safety, reliable operations, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities including leading maintenance activities, executing preventive maintenance programs, and managing a team of skilled professionals. This position requires significant experience in maintenance within heavy industrial environments and strong leadership skills to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of maintenance experience in aggregates, mining, cement, or heavy industrial environments.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading maintenance teams.
• Strong working knowledge of crushing and screening plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead all fixed-plant and mobile equipment maintenance activities.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and welding issues.

Skills

Maintenance experience in aggregates, mining, cement, or heavy industrial environments

Supervisory or management experience leading maintenance teams

Knowledge of crushing and screening plants

Experience with MSHA regulations

Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics

Leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Job description

⛏ Executive Search | Mining | Building High-Performing Teams Globally ⛏

The Plant Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance activities at a high-production aggregates quarry in Colorado, producing approximately 1 million tons per year. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of crushing, screening, conveying, and mobile equipment by implementing proactive maintenance strategies, managing personnel, and driving continuous improvement. The position plays a critical role in safety performance, plant uptime, and overall operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all fixed-plant and mobile equipment maintenance activities, including crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, wash plants, loaders, haul trucks, and support equipment
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend asset life
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and welding issues in a quarry environment
• Plan and manage major repairs, shutdowns, and capital maintenance projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment histories using a CMMS
• Directly supervise maintenance supervisors, mechanics, electricians, and contractors
• Schedule labor effectively to support production demands, seasonal variability, and emergency repairs
• Train, coach, and mentor maintenance personnel with an emphasis on safety, skill development, and accountability
• Foster a strong safety culture and lead by example
• Ensure full compliance with MSHA, OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards
• Conduct safety meetings, job safety analyses (JSAs), inspections, and incident investigations
• Partner with operations leadership to reduce risk and improve safe work practices
• Collaborate with plant leadership to improve plant availability, throughput, and cost per ton
• Support capital planning and equipment upgrades

Required

• 7+ years of maintenance experience in aggregates, mining, cement, or heavy industrial environments
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading maintenance teams
• Strong working knowledge of crushing and screening plants
• Experience with MSHA regulations and safety management systems
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills