SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall management of the maintenance function at the plant and mine. This role is a critical member of the site leadership team and is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the plant and mobile equipment as well as the technical direction of the maintenance personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer the preventive and predictive maintenance programs for stationary plant and mobile equipment
• Assigns duties, directs, supervises, and evaluates the performance of maintenance and electrical personnel
• Responsible for the maintenance of the processing stream
• Responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective plant and mobile equipment maintenance
• Assist with capital project construction or production additions
• Responsible for employee compliance with all plant and department operating policies, procedures and safety rules
• Responsible for coordinating communication and directives with labor force, Company personnel, and management
• Supervise, coach, train, and administer discipline to assigned personnel
• Direct the operation of the plant facility as established in guidelines set by the company in the areas of safety, quality assurance, reliability and cost
• Assure the safety of plant personnel through compliance with MSHA regulations
• Review, approve and prioritize work requests for mechanical repairs and all safety and work permits
• Assume responsibility for all plant automation/instrumentation functions

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of maintenance experience in the minerals processing industry, agriculture, manufacturing, or similar industry preferred.
• 3 years of managerial experience is preferred.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification preferred
• Certified Reliability Professional (CRP) preferred
• Vibration analysis certifications are preferred
• Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) is preferred
• A strong background in best practice proactive maintenance methods and organizational development for technical personnel
• Leadership and employee relations ability
• Able to organize and coordinate maintenance projects
• Ability to analytically and rationally make decisions
• Experience maintaining plant and heavy mobile equipment
• Good understanding of financial management principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong CMMS and computer skills