Plant Maintenance Foreman Job Brookhaven area,Mississippi USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Lead and participate in the safe inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of fixed plant equipment supporting asphalt hot plants and aggregate mine pits
Coordinate daily maintenance activities and assign and monitor work under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Superintendent
Work alongside mechanics, welders, electricians, contractors, and operations personnel to maintain plant reliability and production readiness
Conduct or participate in pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, lockout/tagout verification, workplace examinations, and maintenance safety inspections
Perform mechanical troubleshooting, repair, welding, fabrication, installation, adjustment, and preventive maintenance
Inspect asphalt plants, aggregate plants, crushing and screening systems, conveyors, wash plants, bins, silos, hoppers, feeders, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, pulleys, idlers, belts, chutes, tanks, dryers, drums, burners, dust collection equipment, and related systems
Perform or assist with conveyor belt changes and repairs, bearing and pulley replacement, screen changes, pump and gearbox repairs, equipment alignment, steel replacement, structural repair, and worn-component replacement
Safely utilize hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, rigging, lifting equipment, and diagnostic tools
Troubleshoot equipment failures, make safe repairs, and communicate reliability concerns to the Plant Maintenance Superintendent
Support weekly maintenance planning, planned shutdowns, emergency repairs, major rebuilds, equipment installation, and contractor activities
Prioritize work based on safety, production impact, equipment condition, labor availability, and parts availability
Monitor work quality and progress, verify completed work, and communicate plant readiness and outstanding maintenance needs
Complete and review work orders, inspection forms, parts usage records, and equipment maintenance documentation
Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance, lubrication programs, equipment history, and maintenance backlog identification
Identify required tools, materials, and critical spare parts; assist with parts inventory organization and report shortages or long-lead needs
Provide hands-on coaching and training to mechanics and maintenance employees
Promote accountability, teamwork, quality workmanship, equipment care, and continuous improvement
Coordinate with Plant Operations, Quality Control, Safety, vendors, and contractors to minimize downtime and support production
Provide status updates and elevate serious safety concerns, extended downtime, major component failures, or repair-versus-replace decisions
Respond to breakdowns and maintenance needs at multiple asphalt plant and aggregate mine locations, including outside normal working hours when required
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required
Five or more years of industrial, asphalt plant, aggregate plant, mining, heavy equipment, or related maintenance experience preferred
Previous experience as a lead mechanic, crew lead, working foreman, or similar first-line leadership role preferred
Experience working in an MSHA-regulated environment preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair fixed plant equipment
Working knowledge of asphalt plant and aggregate processing equipment, including crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps, bins, silos, dryers, drums, burners, and material handling systems
Working knowledge of bearings, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, lubrication practices, welding, fabrication, and rigging
Ability to read and apply equipment manuals, parts diagrams, blueprints, and basic mechanical or electrical schematics
Ability to plan and prioritize daily work, organize people and materials, and adjust to changing production and equipment needs
Ability to direct and coach employees while remaining actively engaged in hands-on repair work
Ability to communicate clearly with maintenance employees, plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and leadership
Ability to document maintenance activity using work orders, inspection forms, and basic computer or mobile applications
Ability to make sound field decisions within assigned authority and recognize when issues require escalation
Ability to obtain and maintain required MSHA Part 46 training and other site-specific qualifications
Valid driver's license with an acceptable…