Maintenance Superintendent

Career Opportunities:
Maintenance Superintendent (523795)

Requisition
523795
-Posted
- Americas Cement

- Ash Grove Cement Company

- Full Time

- Maintenance/Mechanics

- United States

- Texas

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world‑class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward‑thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers.

At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

The Maintenance Superintendent coordinates and supervises all mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance activities for equipment and machinery (Kilns, Mills, Crushers, Conveying systems, Heavy Mobile Equipment). This position supervises the execution of Mechanical Projects (Opex or Capex) in coordination with the Project Team; the position exercises supervision over a large number of employees within the maintenance department (18 mechanics).

Whatyou’llbecontributing:

• 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.
• Review maintenance plans. Schedule all the mechanical activities. Supervise mechanical repairs and some preventive maintenance activities for the plant (Daily and Outage).
• Investigates and resolves unusual problems or difficulties in maintenance projects (troubleshooting).
• 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 in coordination with the Project Team.
• 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 comply 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.
• Participates in the On Call Supervisor rotation to make sure the plant has 24/7 Maintenance support.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Tosucceedinthisposition,youwillneed:

• Ability to read, write,and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical, or a closely related field of engineering. In lieu of a degree/ diploma equivalent, a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 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 close 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…