Industrial Maintenance Manager

Steel Technologies • Huger, SC

3d

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Manager supervises and assists the maintenance crew, including training and mentoring employees, monitoring attendance and vacation, and taking disciplinary action when needed. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, productive, and cost-effective facility; improving equipment reliability; planning and completing maintenance; managing maintenance and capital budgets; and overseeing spare-parts inventory and purchasing.

The position documents maintenance activity in the CMMS and in hard copy, organizes quotes, work orders, operating checks, drawings, and procedures, and develops documented procedures for equipment maintenance and breakdown repairs. It also maintains and operates plant security systems, fire protection systems, and the emergency generator. This is a safety-sensitive position in a very loud environment, with noise described as similar to being near a jackhammer or sitting in the front row of a concert.

Requirements

• Above-average mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic blueprints and schematics.
• Above-average understanding of process chemical flows involving acid, rinse water, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic breakdowns.
• Ability to troubleshoot and start up drive systems.
• Ability to interpret MSDS forms and organize and coordinate right-to-know responsibilities.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot pickle-line hydraulic and compressed-air systems, including piping, pumps, cylinders, and control valve sets.
• Ability to sketch and design simple piping and electrical changes.
• Knowledge of each operation and process in the facility.
• Knowledge of EPA regulations.
• Knowledge of concentration test procedures for raw acid, process acid, drawing lubricant, and coating oil testing.
• Knowledge of the Emergency Evacuation and Hazardous Material Spill Emergency Contingency Plan.
• Knowledge of drive-system interlocks and start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Knowledge of start-up and shut-down procedures for the boiler, wet section, wastewater treatment system, process water well system, and emergency generator system.
• Knowledge of emergency and service representative contacts for gas, water, and electric utilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Associate’s degree in a related field, or four to five years of maintenance experience with some type of leadership training may be substituted for the degree. Formal education may be substituted with experience and training when competency in the position is demonstrated.
• Ability to routinely twist, bend, stoop, and squat; walk and stand for prolonged periods; repetitively reach and grasp; and frequently lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist the maintenance crew, including training and mentoring; monitor attendance and vacation; and take disciplinary action when needed.
• Inspect equipment to ensure it is safe, productive, cost-effective, and operating within its parameters.
• Ensure employees work safely and use required safety equipment.
• Track equipment downtime, quality-control issues, and production/productivity issues.
• Conduct failure mode analysis and determine preventive maintenance procedures.
• Manage monthly repair and maintenance budgets and capital budgets.
• Plan daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance activities, including scheduled repair outages.
• Perform emergency repairs.
• Complete daily reports in the CMMS and in hard copy.
• File and organize quotes, work orders, operating checks, drawings, and procedures.
• Investigate, research, develop, and document procedures for equipment maintenance and breakdown repair.
• Maintain and operate plant security systems, fire protection systems, and the emergency generator.
• Compare part pricing, research vendors, and order parts.
• Establish delivery dates and schedules, manage inventory, and maintain adequate supplies of spare parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive wellness program providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental insurance through Allstate for additional accident and cancer coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment, with a competitive match after one year.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Discount programs in automotive, technology, and other areas.
• Education assistance for job-related courses, including up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree