Maintenance Manager

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.