Plant Maintenance Specialist (Night Shift)

Vulcan Materials Company; Bloxom (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company in Virginia seeks a Plant Maintenance Specialist (Night Shift) to support plant operations. You will perform inspections, routine maintenance, and assist with larger projects, developing technical expertise and operational awareness.

The role requires inspecting equipment, lubricating parts, replacing basic components, welding wear parts, and adhering to MSHA/OSHA safety standards while maintaining logs and records.

Qualifications

• Experience with plant maintenance and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
• Willingness to work the night shift and follow LOTO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and perform preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and replace basic mechanical components and wear parts.
• Perform welding, cutting, and grinding for repairs as needed.
• Adhere to MSHA and OSHA regulations; implement LOTO protocols.
• Monitor operation areas and identify anomalies; maintain logs and records.
• Support larger maintenance projects and develop technical expertise.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Safety compliance

Technical awareness

Job description

***Night Shift: Approximate schedule is 4:30pm-2:30am Mon-Fri***

Job Summary

The Plant Maintenance Specialist (Night Shift) 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.