Outage Planner - Hroc

THE ROLE AND THE COMPANY
Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes way beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada. 
Heidelberg Materials seeks to future proof its cement operations with increased digitization and operational capability. The overarching goal is to centralize operations, and to achieve operational excellence. For this purpose, it is establishing the Heidelberg Materials Remote Optimization Center (HROC) in its headquarters in Irving, Texas.
As an HROC Outage Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing major maintenance outages across multiple cement plants within a designated region. Based in a central location, you will collaborate closely with plant teams to plan and execute outage activities, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient utilization of resources. Travel to the plant sites supported will be required during outage preparation and execution.
 
What You'll Get to Do

• Outage Planning: Collaborate with plant teams to develop comprehensive outage plans, including scope definition, work scope preparation, resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting. Analyze historical data, equipment performance, and maintenance requirements to optimize outage duration and minimize production losses.  Coordinate with region management and other planners to optimize outage timing across all operations.
• Resource Coordination: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the availability of necessary resources, including manpower, equipment, materials, and contractors, for successful outage execution. Monitor resource utilization and identify potential conflicts or constraints to ensure smooth operations.
• Project Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for all aspects of major maintenance outages, managing project timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Conduct regular progress meetings, monitor project status, and communicate updates to stakeholders. Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and issues.
• Contractor Management: Collaborate with procurement teams to select and manage contractors and vendors for specific outage projects. Develop and enforce contractor safety protocols and quality standards. Monitor contractor performance, adherence to schedules, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Budget Control: Develop and manage outage budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring adherence to approved financial limits. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to optimize spending while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Communication and Coordination: Facilitate effective communication and coordination among plant teams, maintenance personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders involved in the outage projects. Provide regular updates on project status, milestones achieved, and any deviations from the plan.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices for outage planning and execution. Analyze outage performance metrics, collect feedback from stakeholders, and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and overall effectiveness of major maintenance outages.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of outage plans, work orders, safety procedures, and other relevant records. Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing outage activities, including cost analysis, downtime, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support facilities in the implementation of Heidelberg Materials maintenance and planning programs.

Essential Experience and Skills
 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Previous experience in project management and/or maintenance planning in the cement or heavy industrial sector is required.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning principles, project management methodologies, and outage coordination.
• Familiarity with cement manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively plan and coordinate complex outage projects across multiple plants.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools for scheduling, resource allocation, and budget tracking.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably SAP.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to the plant sites supported for outage planning, execution, and coordination activities.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including MS Project.

What We Have to Offer:

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Competitive benefits program
• 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions 

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