Maintenance Manager

RHI Magnesita • Richmond, VA

39d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Maintenance Manager, you will serve as a hands-on individual contributor responsible for the maintenance strategy and execution for critical Terminator equipment within the Melt Shop at Gerdau. This role is essential to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations by minimizing downtime and driving equipment performance. You’ll partner closely with operations and engineering in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment where safety and continuous improvement are top priorities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a steel mill or heavy industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex equipment and implement root cause solutions
• Strong understanding of industrial safety standards and compliance requirements
• Experience using maintenance metrics and data to improve performance
• Effective leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Own and execute maintenance activities for Terminator systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions
• Ensure timely execution of corrective maintenance to support continuous mill operations
• Enforce safety protocols, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures
• Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and lead incident investigations
• Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce unplanned downtime
• Analyze maintenance KPIs and data to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with engineering and operations on upgrades, modifications, and capital projects
• Align maintenance planning with production schedules and priorities
• Support production teams during critical equipment issues to ensure safe and efficient recovery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED