Plant Maintenance Technician; HDR

Job Description - Plant Maintenance Technician (HDR) (260000IW)

Plant Maintenance Technician (HDR) - 260000IW

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

The Plant Maintenance Technician HDR is responsible for maintaining site reliability by performing high-quality inspections, troubleshooting basic preventative maintenance (PM) tasks, and executing routine maintenance with no supervision. This role includes replacing basic components and assisting in minimizing unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance efforts.

Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols, including wearing appropriate PPE, and following MSHA/OSHA regulations.

Maintain a high level of situational awareness to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of yourself and others.

Report any safety concerns, incidents, or equipment malfunctions promptly.

Follow a preventative maintenance schedule for equipment to avoid unexpected breakdowns, which might involve component changes, tear-downs, and rebuilds.

Inspect and replace key components that are crucial for maintaining efficient plant operations. Technicians must understand how replacing or servicing parts affects the overall performance and longevity of the equipment.

Troubleshoot the root cause of simple issues quickly and efficiently. Maintenance Technicians should be able to fix minor equipment issues immediately to avoid larger breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime.

Monitor equipment performance, such as crushers, screens, and conveyors, as well as heavy duty mobile equipment to ensure equipment is operating at full capacity.

Review and update equipment logs to identify patterns in maintenance needs and determine if any equipment is being overused or consistently breaking down, adjusting the operational schedule, or suggesting repairs before larger issues arise.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in operations, preferably within the aggregate industry.

Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong understanding of safety protocols and MSHA/OSHA regulations.

Strong understanding of plant operations and maintenance requirements.

Proficiency in conducting thorough inspections of all site areas.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic PM and maintenance issues.

Knowledge of component replacement and its impact on plant performance.

Knowledge of welding process.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment:

Ability to independently perform routine maintenance and component changes.

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings and Troubleshoot:

Detail-oriented approach to inspections and identifying potential failures.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems:

Strong troubleshooting skills for basic mechanical and operational issues.

Communication and

Collaboration:

Effective collaboration with team members to support plant operations.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:

Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively within a team.

Proactiveness:

Proactive mindset in minimizing unplanned downtime and improving reliability.

Salary. The salary is prescribed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates will be placed according to union contract salary scale at $53.26 per hour
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• Full benefits package including health insurance, a…