Senior Maintenance Site Manager - Steel Plant Launch

Mural-Group; Apple Grove (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mural-Group in the United States is commissioning a new steel facility in the Ashland/Apple Grove area and seeks an experienced Site Manager to run the maintenance workshop from the ground up. You will not inherit a preexisting program; you will build it from scratch, shaping maintenance culture and safety standards.

Candidates should have 8+ years in iron and steel, with a proven managerial track record and hands-on maintenance expertise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in the iron and steel industry.
• Proven managerial or supervisory track record.
• Maintenance management with reliability strategies (planned maintenance, predictive programs, RCFA).
• Hands-on experience in steel/metals operations (melt shop, rolling mill, casting, machine shop).
• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering, or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance workshop team at a new facility, ensuring equipment is maintained.
• Help define production schedules for thin-slab caster operations.
• Identify obstacles and drive resolution.
• Continuously evaluate staff performance and provide feedback.
• Lead root cause analysis when equipment or process issues arise.
• Drive continuous improvement of procedures and machinery across the site.
• Own accurate time and performance reporting for your team.
• Make personnel decisions within HR policy and represent maintenance at site level.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety focus

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical or electronic)

Job description

Mural-Group in the United States is commissioning a new steel facility in the Ashland/Apple Grove area and seeks an experienced Site Manager to run the maintenance workshop from the ground up. You will not inherit a preexisting program; you will build it from scratch, shaping maintenance culture and safety standards.

Candidates should have 8+ years in iron and steel, with a proven managerial track record and hands-on maintenance expertise.