Maintenance Manager

About the role

Lhoist North America seeks a Direct Maintenance Hourly Employee to oversee subcontractors and meet short and long-range objectives with optimum efficiency. The position involves planning maintenance/capital budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a proactive approach to asset management and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Directs and prioritizes needed repairs
• Advises production/plant management on equipment status and repair needs
• Identifies and resolves equipment failures
• Allocates resources appropriately in response to competing demands
• Manages contractor selection and utilization
• Communicates effectively with maintenance staff
• Establishes and communicates department vision
• Develops and implements maintenance processes
• Champions maintenance department communications
• Supports Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) initiatives
• Ensures regulatory compliance
• Implements spares management best practices
• Drives culture change from reactive to proactive
• Provides feedback to direct reports

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related technical field (desired)
• Master’s degree (plus)
• Preferred: Strong Electrical, PLC control, Mechanical Maintenance background
• 5-7 years previous maintenance leadership experience in a fast-paced heavy manufacturing, construction, or mining environment (LIME, MINERALS, CEMENT)
• Previous dryer, heavy equipment, conveyor, crushing machinery experience (desired)
• Experience developing and implementing reliability systems and programs (desired)

Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical power infrastructure and process control systems
• Demonstrated management and financial leadership experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet all required deadlines
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs
• Good understanding of safety, environmental, and the desire to follow all established procedures
• Forward-looking action-oriented team player that works well with cross-functional groups
• Sound judgment when deciding among multiple alternatives
• Able to multi-task, with excellent organizational and communication skills, and can think “outside the box”

Benefits

Lhoist North America offers a competitive compensation package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match, and a Supplemental Contribution based on Years of Service. Educational assistance is also provided to encourage continued learning and professional development.