Baltimore Terminal Operations - Assistant Maintenance Manager

Core Natural Resources•Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Manager supervises and coordinates crews responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment, as well as fabricating metal parts and tools. The role supports low maintenance costs, high equipment availability, and safety and environmental compliance. Working alongside the Manager, the Assistant Maintenance Manager directs employees and contractors performing maintenance related to terminal traffic and operations, helps diagnose equipment problems, and assists operations in optimizing plant availability. The position provides 24/7 support for terminal needs, including structural, electrical, fire suppression, railroad, and perimeter fencing systems. It coordinates with vendors and contractors, responds to urgent maintenance situations, communicates issue status, and supports planned maintenance projects and annual shutdown planning. The role also helps improve production methods and equipment performance, monitor costs, prepare the annual budget, and ensure maintenance records, training forms, safety requirements, labor agreements, and company policies are followed. The position promotes a team-based culture, provides feedback and coaching, and must be able to perform the work of supervised employees.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience in mechanical or industrial maintenance.
Knowledge of safety, fabrication and welding, production, maintenance software, economics, equipment usage, and staff utilization.
Working knowledge of repairs and preventative/predictive maintenance for electrical and mechanical equipment, performed in accordance with established standards.
Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
Computer skills and knowledge of PMC, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
Obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of bulk material handling systems.
Analytical skills and moderate knowledge of the functional field and the company’s policies, practices, and precedents.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

Accept, embrace, and promote Core Natural Resources’ Core Values: Safety, Sustainability, and Continuous Improvement.
Along with the Manager, direct employees and contractors performing maintenance tasks related to terminal traffic and operations.
Assist in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
Respond to emergent situations and other unique maintenance needs, and communicate issue status accurately and promptly.
Provide 24/7 support and coverage for terminal needs, including structural, electrical, fire suppression, railroad, and perimeter fencing needs.
Coordinate with vendors and multiple contractors regarding terminal needs and repair improvements or enhancements.
Assist operations in optimizing plant availability.
Recommend measures to improve production methods and equipment performance while monitoring and controlling costs; assist with the annual budget.
Study production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for job assignments.
Assist with maintenance planning for the annual operations shutdown.
Interpret company policies and enforce safety regulations; maintain meeting attendance, training forms, and maintenance records (PMC).
Promote a team-based culture, provide ongoing feedback, and train and coach team members through issues or escalations.
Ensure compliance with labor contracts and agreements.
Perform activities of the workers supervised.
Respond to off-hours maintenance emergencies, equipment breakdowns or malfunctions, and planned maintenance projects.