PURPOSE OF POSITION: This position’s primary objective is to provide information to the Maintenance Manager, Supervision, and guidance to the maintenance department to ensure quality maintenance and reliable operation of the mechanical equipment. Propose ways to extend the lifetime of the equipment and at the same time, reduce maintenance costs. Provide continuous preventative maintenance to guarantee high percentage run time. The incumbent shall be highly concerned for the safety of him/her self and co-workers and follow all safety rules procedures and processes.

Job Specifications:

Education:

· (Minimum) High School diploma with 5-10+ years of cement industry experience, preferably in maintenance

Experience:

· 5+ years in Maintenance.

Proficiencies and knowledge:

• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Decision Making
• Communication Skills (Oral & Written)
• Job Motivation
• Physical activity - coordinating hand and foot, maintaining a steady hand
• Manipulating objects by hand, fine movement with fingers
• Maintaining physical balance
• Making a fast reaction to sound signal
• Making a fast reaction to visual signal

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Climbing, Crawling, Balancing, Bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), Kneeling, Reaching, Grasping (use of both hands), Squatting, Repetitive Motions, Manipulative finger movements with both hands, Use of Wrists (Flexing or Rotating with both wrists), Use of both feet, Use of Arm Above Shoulder (needs both arms), Use of Arm Below Shoulder (needs both arms). Extended periods of time in same position, Confine space, Perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, Heights, Lift and carry up to 50 lbs., Work in dust, fumes, gases and chemicals.

• The incumbent supervises the work of all the maintenance personnel, lubrication and general inspections.
• The Maintenance Superintendent works in close relationship with the Production Superintendent with respect to the priority and scheduling of inspection and repair work.
• The incumbent also analyzes mechanical failures and problems, recommends change and follow up on the implementation of agreed to changes and improvements.
• The Maintenance Superintendent ensures that the Maintenance Administrator maintains files on equipment wear, oil analysis, etc. This information is used for the purpose of predicting component replacements in order to achieve the maximum service life.
• The incumbent is responsible for being on call on a rotating basis to cover plant problems.
• The Maintenance Superintendent also communicates daily with the Production Department in order to identify problems encountered during the previous shifts.
• The incumbent reviews the previous night’s incidents and will recommend the necessary repairs required at the daily morning meeting.
• The incumbent also assists the Maintenance Supervisors training of the repair staff through on-the-job classroom training.

1. Reliability of all plant equipment through continuing inspections
2. Anticipation of parts required and production downtime for repairs.
3. Adequate lubrication of plant machinery.
4. Train and motivate employees to work safely and productively.
5. Conduct/attend weekly safety meetings and inspect his/her area daily for unsafe working conditions. Promotes and instills a positive attitude of and to the workforce to reduce possibility of accidents and eliminate lost time injuries.
6. Ensure the application of the company’s health, safety and plant rules, apply or recommend disciplinary action for violations of the same.
7. Ensure compliance of all environmental rules, conditions and procedures.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Climbing is ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body ability is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Balancing is maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind or balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping is bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Walking is moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.