Maintenance Inspector

Summit Materials, LLC.•Buffalo, IA

About The Position

Our Maintenance Inspector plays a vital role within the company and will contribute to the overall success and improved operations within Continental Cement and Green America Recycling. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and technical aptitude, analyzing trends and monitor equipment conditions in order to ascertain the appropriate maintenance interventions, both preventative and reactive. Supporting the reliability of mechanical, electrical, and mobile equipment, this role will increase reliability, performance, and life expectancy, at the lowest overall cost, while working to support and maintain production functions.

Requirements

4 or more years' experience in heavy industrial maintenance or education equivalency
Mechanical aptitude
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing – English required
Must be able and willing to perform as a team member and within a team environment
Possess solid leadership skills
Be a motivated, self-starter, proactive and action oriented by character
Ability to meet on-call responsibilities associated with a 24/7 plant operation
Ability to pass pre-employment screenings to include physical, background check, and drug screen

Nice To Haves

Post secondary level education from a two-year college, technical school, or equivalent program
Proven background in a similar role within a cement / production-oriented environment

Responsibilities

Monitor equipment conditions through preventative maintenance and non-systematic inspections required by equipment stoppages, daily incidents and pending turnarounds.
Record and analyze data, initiating appropriate work orders when warranted.
Initiate the work directly performed by the execution group.
Formally schedule and communicate preventative maintenance activities based on priority.
Perform regular equipment inspections using Advanced Detection Techniques (Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis, NDT, Ultra Sonic, and Thermal Imaging).
Perform follow-up inspections post repair and/or new installations of equipment.
Along with the Planner, the requirement for inspection of off-site rebuilds may be required.
Provide technical expertise in specific areas of the cement plant, communicating effectively to various levels.
Interact directly and regularly with production personnel regarding operating procedures that have impact on equipment.
Participate in the budgeting process, providing advice in planning and scheduling of major of more costly maintenance activities.
Remain current in concerns to advances in reliability technology and equipment through participation in the Continental network and maintaining relationships with other practitioners and suppliers.
Utilize ‘Maximo’ to manage activities and the generate maintenance KPI’s which measure the effectiveness of the maintenance roles.
Remain active and knowledgeable in current safety regulations and guidelines, promoting overall plant safety.