Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development!
Summary:
The Maintenance Superintendent coordinates and supervises maintenance repair and preventive maintenance activities for equipment and machinery. This position coordinates and supervises engineering services for maintenance improvements and capital projects; The position exercises supervision over a large number of employees within the maintenance department.
What you'll be contributing:
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities, goals, and performance standards for employees within the Maintenance Department.
Evaluates performance and recommend merit increases and promotions.
Improves job performance through motivation, establishing goals, and providing feedback.
Collaborates, coordinates, and reports progress with other personnel regarding maintenance projects and priorities. Reports progress of maintenance projects.
Reviews, plans, schedules and supervises maintenance repair and preventive maintenance activities for the plant.
Investigates and resolve unusual problems or difficulties in maintenance projects.
Recommends equipment modifications to plant management.
Obtains, coordinates, and supervises the work of contractors.
Meets with vendors regarding new maintenance equipment and other supplies needed for executing maintenance responsibilities and 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.
Compiles records and data regarding maintenance projects and prepares reports for management.
Ensures maintenance personnel complies with plant and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) safety rules and regulations.
Participates in, conducts, and ensures regular safety meetings & training sessions.
Assists in developing the annual budget and implementing the approved budget.
Ensures proper training is conducted for new department employees and existing employees.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
To succeed in this position, you will need:
Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
4 year/Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical. or closely related field of engineering preferred
Experience with Bentley and CMMS programs preferred
In lieu of a degree/diploma, equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience in related maintenance functions with supervisory responsibilities in a cement or related industry preferred
Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion
Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently
Ability to lead, direct and manage organizations, programs, and people
Knowledge of all equipment and machinery used in the plant and how each of them functions.
Knowledge of MSHA safety regulations.
Knowledge of maintenance techniques and repair procedures on general types of industrial equipment
Knowledge of maintenance techniques and repair procedures for equipment specific to the production of cement
Knowledge of procedures for welding operations, tool and die manufacture, machine shop operations, millwright work, steel fabrication, and pipe fitting.
Design and drafting skills for structural steel, piping, general fabrication, and layout of equipment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Knowledge of construction techniques for buildings of different types like concrete block, wood, and steel construction.
Ability to work from general policies and objectives established by plant management.
Ability to refer to the maintenance manager for clarification or interpretation of organization policy.
What's next for you?
We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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