Plant Maintenance Manager: Lead Safety & Reliability

CRH plc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Medical benefits

Paid time off

11 holidays

401k match & profit sharing

Internal mobility

Professional development

Training provided

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Relocation packages

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to coordinate maintenance across the plant, lead a team, and manage budgets and safety programs. You will oversee preventive/predictive maintenance, capital projects, and contractor work while driving continuous improvement in reliability and cost control.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree, 5+ years in cement manufacturing with leadership, and deep knowledge of MSHA/EPA regulations, blueprints, and CMMS tools.

Qualifications

• 4 year/Bachelors Degree in engineering or related field.
• In lieu of degree/diploma equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cement manufacturing facility with specific exposure to management responsibilities.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to make decisions and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion.
• Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work under general supervision.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to lead/manage others.
• Knowledge of all equipment and machinery used in the plant and how each of them functions.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques and repair procedures for equipment specific to the production of cement such as kilns, ball mills, roller mills, air separators and Fuller-Kinyon pumps.
• Knowledge of MSHA safety regulations.
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of procedures for welding operations.
• Knowledge of design and drafting skills.
• Knowledge of construction techniques for buildings of different types like concrete block, wood and steel construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities, goals, and performance standards for employees within the Maintenance Department.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other department management regarding maintenance projects and priorities.
• Reviews, plans, schedules and supervises all maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance activities for the plant.
• Develops and executes major shutdown schedules, real-time updates, and post-shutdown critiques.
• Oversees all aspects of the maintenance department.
• Evaluates performance and recommends merit increases and promotions.
• Obtains, coordinates, and supervises the work of contractors for specified repairs.
• Meets with vendors regarding new maintenance equipment and other supplies needed for executing maintenance responsibilities.
• Supports and actively participates in plant safety and environmental programs.
• Coordinates with plant management on priorities and schedules for plant projects.
• Works with Planner to review, plan schedule and supervise all maintenance repair and preventive/predictive maintenance activities for the plant.
• Investigates and resolves unusual problems or difficulties in maintenance projects.
• Specifies engineering data and solicits competitive pricing on the purchase of major equipment and parts.
• Coordinates with storeroom personnel concerning the number of supplies and parts needed for maintenance activities.
• Works with Planner to compile records and data regarding maintenance projects and prepares reports for management.
• Ensures that maintenance personnel complies with plant and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) safety rules and regulations.
• Assists in developing the annual budget, implementing the approved budget, preparing maintenance budget and capital project documentation.
• Ensures proper training is conducted for new department employees and existing employees as needed.
• Conducts meetings for supervisors and department heads to set maintenance priorities and environmental issues.
• Collaborates with Plant Manager to discuss goals, strategic planning, etc., and ensures that these directives are achieved.
• Performs daily surveillance of operations by conducting plant inspections and discussing maintenance requirements with supervisors.
• Conducts monthly safety meetings and trains employees on safety regulations and standards. Evaluates safety hazards on a proactive basis and investigates accidents.
• Participates in labor contract negotiations, investigates problems and tries to resolve them before they become grievances and meets with union representatives.
• Reviews the maintenance reports to analyze trends.
• Assists Plant Manager in preparing annual budgets for company executives.
• Recommends improvements and other types of suggestions to improve plant operations.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Engineering management

Cement manufacturing

MSHA safety

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Avantis CMMS

Job description

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to coordinate maintenance across the plant, lead a team, and manage budgets and safety programs. You will oversee preventive/predictive maintenance, capital projects, and contractor work while driving continuous improvement in reliability and cost control.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree, 5+ years in cement manufacturing with leadership, and deep knowledge of MSHA/EPA regulations, blueprints, and CMMS tools.