Infrastructure Manager

BENTELER•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

The Infrastructure Manager oversees plant infrastructure, utilities, mechanical maintenance, and related support equipment at BENTELER Steel/Tube. The role optimizes processes and equipment performance, improves quality and efficiency, and reduces unplanned downtime and operating costs. It ensures use of the SAP computerized maintenance management system, compliance with relevant safety programs and mechanical and electrical codes, and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance. The position supervises shift mechanics and outside contractors, coordinates infrastructure work during outages and normal operations, and supports employee training and performance reviews. It also participates in 5S, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities, manages work within a structured budget, and communicates operational information effectively across organizational levels.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification required.
At least 5 years of professional experience in utility supply and infrastructure maintenance preferred.
Experience managing contractors for plant improvement projects and shutdown activities.
General working knowledge of water treatment systems, including pumps and filters; fire systems and piping; compressed air systems; cooling towers and HVAC; and mobile equipment repair and preventive maintenance.
Ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere.
Strong safety awareness and experience.
Demonstrated capability to achieve results through people, technology, and process.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and management.
Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
Ability to function effectively within a matrix organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equivalent experience in industrial maintenance and facility maintenance is considered.
Steel mill experience.
Knowledge of welding, metal fabrication, and machining.
SAP and general computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Optimize processes and plant support equipment.
Implement quality control measures to ensure high-quality work.
Evaluate mechanical equipment performance and develop countermeasures to minimize unplanned downtime.
Initiate and execute projects that improve efficiency or reduce mechanical maintenance and operating costs.
Ensure compliance with the implemented computerized maintenance management system (SAP).
Support enforcement of facility safety programs, particularly LOTO and Fall Prevention, and participate in safety activities to meet organizational goals and expectations.
Initiate and follow through on preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
Ensure compliance with applicable mechanical and electrical codes.
Supervise shift mechanics and outside contractor trades personnel.
Ensure continuous training of infrastructure utility and mechanical employees.
Support employee performance reviews to determine competency, knowledge, training requirements, and contributions.
Organize site, utilities, and facilities work during outages and coordinate contractors during outages and normal operations.
Coordinate work with off-shift infrastructure maintenance support personnel and supervisors.
Participate in plant 5S, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.
Operate within a structured budget and prepare budget estimates for upcoming activities.
Communicate effectively with personnel at all levels, including organizing and explaining complex data clearly.