Maintenance Inspector

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States, with over 1,500 employees. We manufacture and distribute cement products across the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries with nearly 10,000 employees. We are committed to sustainably producing cement to support critical infrastructure projects while preserving environmental quality for future generations. Quality is central to our operations, with targets at all production sites meeting regulatory standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the maintenance engineer in developing preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance plans for equipment throughout its lifecycle, including specifying and updating maintenance task frequencies.
• Inspect equipment thoroughly, write work requests for defects, and recommend repairs to the maintenance team.
• Ensure timely completion of inspection, lubrication, cleaning, and part replacement activities to detect or prevent equipment deterioration or shutdowns (guided by manufacturer recommendations, supplier input, and experienced personnel).
• Provide technical support and follow-up for major and specialized maintenance jobs.
• Ensure all planned maintenance and operational tasks in the plant are executed as specified and monitor job quality.
• Promote continuous improvement in equipment maintenance and administrative procedures.
• Collaborate with supervisors to evaluate and improve sampling points for availability and reliability.
• Assist in training and developing maintenance department personnel.
• Collect and analyze maintenance data to investigate repetitive damage and assess the effectiveness of preventive and predictive procedures.
• Work with the maintenance engineer to enhance procedures and perform root-cause analysis.
• Assist in specifying new equipment to ensure operational reliability and lifecycle efficiency.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to modify existing equipment for improved performance, reliability, and cost-benefit optimization.
• Support the Maintenance Coordinator in planning major shutdowns, including training, estimates, materials, tools, job duration, and manpower requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment; maintenance training is a plus.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment such as belt conveyors, ball mills, and kilns is helpful.
• Heavy mechanical background with a strong understanding of machinery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills.
• Ability to spend 75% of the workday in the field around industrial equipment.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, stand, walk, climb ladders/stairs, and work in extreme temperatures and noisy environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental life insurance and voluntary benefits (e.g., accident and critical illness coverage).
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.