Tehachapi Cement, LLC is seeking a qualified Maintenance Manager for a role based in Tehachapi, CA.
This position will report to the Assistant Plant Manager.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the implementation of mechanical and electrical maintenance systems and managing modification and improvement projects.
Manage the allocation of mechanical and electrical maintenance resources and develop and control the plant’s maintenance budget to provide an efficient and cost-effective operation.
Provide oversight and leadership to the mechanical and electrical maintenance function and control system’s personnel through the following:
Develop a long-term vision for the Maintenance Department that is consistent with the direction and goals of the plant that works towards continuous improvement.
Development of the overall maintenance plan to maximize productivity and minimize downtime by using sound and proven preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance techniques, technologies, and programs.
Review and approve bid documents and technical specifications to ensure that all components for the scope of work are met according to plant guidelines.
Coordinate plant projects and shutdowns with overall large capital projects to ensure the timely and quality completion of the project and minimize downtime.
Provide continuous development and improvement of plant personnel through training, mentoring and guiding problem-solving to ensure highly motivated and skilled personnel.
Assess and obtain technical expertise to assist the production, process, and maintenance departments in the optimization of equipment and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Responsible for reliability efforts for the plant and coordinate those activities required to meet the plant and company’s reliability objectives.
Administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Company policies and procedures.
Provide ongoing maintenance support to the plant for all shifts by managing the plant’s maintenance on- call program.
This includes evaluating and determining the course of action for maintenance incidents after hours and on weekends and may require on-site supervision of the resolution to maintain operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of Group guidelines, performing training, monitoring compliance etc.
Proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company’s health & safety performance.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, electrical or mechanical engineering with strong electrical experience strongly preferred.
Prior experience managing staff in an electrical or mechanical maintenance function.
Minimum of 5 years of plant electrical and mechanical maintenance experience, cement plant experience preferred.
Solid understanding of preventive/predictive/corrective maintenance principles, techniques and technologies.
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and motivate others.
Demonstrated experience in project management, problem solving and creativity, strategic thinking, and decision making.
Ability to integrate the needs of multiple parties into an overall goal.
Strong communication skills to ensure coordination of work and completion of tasks.
Experience working with large rotating heavy industry machinery and equipment.
Knowledge/Understanding of Microsoft Office products including MS Excel, Word, Access, and Project.
SAP and CAD software.
Experience in conducting studies including IRR and NPV.
Understanding of contractual matters (negotiation and legal aspects).
Good investment market pricing knowledge and cost awareness.
Benefits:
Tehachapi Cement LLC offers competitive wages, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401K, PTO and Paid Holidays, along with a positive work environment.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.