Plant Maintenance Specialist

Vulcan Materials Company; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company seeks a Plant Maintenance Specialist to ensure safe and reliable plant operations through inspections, routine maintenance, and proactive collaboration with the maintenance team.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, adherence to safety regulations, and accurate logging to support site goals and uptime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with hand and power tools, cutting torches and welding equipment is required.
• MSHA knowledge and requirements for plant maintenance.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment during pre- and post-shift, lubricate parts, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and replace basic mechanical components such as belts, idlers, pulleys, and water pumps.
• Perform structural repairs and replace heavy wear-parts using welding, cutting, and grinding equipment.
• Follow MSHA and OSHA regulations, execute Lockout/Tagout protocols, and keep a hazard-free work area.
• Observe crushing, washing, and screening areas to identify issues and make minor adjustments.
• Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and maintenance records.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Technical expertise

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torches

Power tools

Conveyor systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Plant Maintenance Specialist is responsible for understanding plant operations and contributing to site goals. This role involves performing inspections of critical areas, executing routine maintenance tasks with minimal supervision, and assisting with larger maintenance jobs. The position serves as a key step in developing technical expertise and operational awareness.

Job Summary

The Plant Maintenance Specialist is responsible for understanding plant operations and contributing to site goals. This role involves performing inspections of critical areas, executing routine maintenance tasks with minimal supervision, and assisting with larger maintenance jobs. The position serves as a key step in developing technical expertise and operational awareness.

Essential Functions

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, lubricate moving parts, and complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks to prevent component failures.
• Troubleshoot and replace basic mechanical components, including conveyor belts, idlers, pulleys, and water pumps.
• Perform structural repairs, hard facing, and replace heavy wear-parts (such as crusher liners and shaker screens) using welding, cutting, and grinding equipment.
• Strictly adhere to MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) and OSHA regulations, execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and maintain a hazard-free work area.
• Observe aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas during operation to identify anomalies by sight or sound and perform minor adjustments.
• Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and maintenance records for plant equipment.

Critical Competencies

• Communication - Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and messages to others in both written and verbal formats; can express one's thoughts clearly but also demonstrate active listening, understands the needs of the audience, and adapts the message to ensure it is understood.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Work Ethic - Demonstrates commitment and dedication toward completing tasks with high standards of quality, responsibility, and diligence; demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and a strong sense of personal responsibility in fulfilling job duties.
• Attention to Detail- Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks, ensuring that no aspects or elements are overlooked; meticulous and precise when handling information, performing tasks, or delivering work, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results.
• Collaboration - Ability to work effectively with others to achieve common goals by fostering teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. It involves actively listening, sharing ideas, problem-solving collectively, and leveraging diverse skills and perspectives. Strong collaboration requires adaptability, conflict resolution, and a willingness to support team members, ensuring productivity and a positive work environment.
• Technical Expertise -Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction, understand and report them to the maintenance team.

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience

• Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Understanding of plant operations, processes, and performance goals
• Knowledge of inspection procedures for critical areas of the site
• Knowledge of routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting techniques
• Understanding of larger maintenance tasks and repair processes

Other Requirements

• Experience with a variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Knowledge of small electrical equipment repair/replacement.
• MSHA knowledge and requirements for plant maintenance.
• A valid driver's license.

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.