Strategic Cement Plant Maintenance Leader

CalPortland; Cantil (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-term Disability

Paid Time Off

401k

EAP

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

CalPortland in Cantil, CA is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead the maintenance of the cement plant and quarry, with about 20% hands-on fieldwork and 80% office work, reporting to the Plant Superintendent.

Responsibilities include directing preventive maintenance, coordinating CAPEX with Engineering, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred and strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train others and work in a team.
• Solid mechanical/control system skills.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment (forklift, manlift, etc.).
• Able to work in confined spaces and lift over 50 lbs, elevations up to 100 ft.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all maintenance activities in the Plant and Quarry, including mobile equipment.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to equipment.
• Supervise planners, maintenance engineers, electrical, mechanical, and automation supervisors.
• Stay within budgets set by the Plant Superintendent.
• Assist Plant Superintendent in kiln reline planning and execution.
• Develop and implement training programs for plant personnel.
• Collaborate with Engineering on CAPEX project specs and development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local labor, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Improve machinery reliability and manage maintenance planning, outages, and predictive maintenance.
• Manage spare parts; plan, coordinate, and schedule work.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Train others

Project management

Microsoft Office

Fieldwork coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

PLC/Control systems

Job description

CalPortland in Cantil, CA is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead the maintenance of the cement plant and quarry, with about 20% hands-on fieldwork and 80% office work, reporting to the Plant Superintendent.

Responsibilities include directing preventive maintenance, coordinating CAPEX with Engineering, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred and strong leadership is essential.