Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: We areSt Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA). As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long‑lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow, and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture. With solutions that include cement, ready‑mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries, and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future. Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new, and you're invited to be part of it. WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY Summary and Job Scope Leads and directs the maintenance activities with respect to reliability within the Maintenance Department. Administers all aspects of the planned maintenance activities and root cause analysis to determine action plans to improve reliability. Controls and continuously improves all condition‑based, predictive and maintenance inspections, their techniques, plans and execution. Directly supervises/manages the Predictive Maintenance Supervisor and Selective Inspection Technician. WHAT WILL YOU DO Essential Duties and Responsibilities Drives reliability improvements in the plant to achieve world‑class MTBF results. Directs, supervises, and assigns duties to predictive maintenance supervisor and selective inspection technician. Participates in the rotating on‑call list shared by other salary maintenance positions. Updates existing plant maintenance and preventative maintenance systems; troubleshoots any equipment and/or machinery malfunctions to determine root cause(s) and develops corrective action plans to rectify the problems and improve reliability. Creates weekly and monthly plant equipment condition status reports. Evaluates cost reduction opportunities. Conducts technical reviews of vendors and contractors to ensure that they can provide the equipment, machinery, and/or required services. Supervises and manages the predictive maintenance supervisor and selective inspection technician. Ensures the safety of subordinates through enforcing safe work practices and providing motivation and effective communication. Leads the continuous improvement of all operating equipment conditions. Manages the continuous treatment in short, medium, and long term of equipment recognized as being in critical condition. Participates in and promotes maintenance cost saving initiatives to constantly improve maintenance spend and budget development. Supervises and directs maintenance contractors working on the plant site as required. Ensures contractor’s time is being managed. Ensures quality work by field verification. Participates and contributes to scheduled maintenance meetings and initiatives. Works towards the continuous improvement of maintenance KPIs. Provides detailed feedback regarding equipment condition and reliability improvements. Ensures that all technical training and development requirements are met for subordinates. Provides recognition and follow‑up on suggestions and ideas. Provides constructive feedback to maintain a high level of professionalism. Provides solutions to problems with employee performance such as absenteeism, discipline, etc. Administers the Collective Bargaining Agreement (if applicable) as it pertains to subordinates. Administers disciplinary action as required. Reviews individual performance with each subordinate. Conducts toolbox/tailgate safety talks. Manages vacation schedule prior to plant management approval. Ensures that technical specifications and special instructions are available to craftsmen for assigned jobs. Ensures that technical specifications are understood and adhered to by the craftsmen. Participates in Daily and Weekly Planning Meetings. Provides input to Maintenance Planner to set job priorities. Provides technical assistance to operation groups. Maintains accountability of company owned tools. AUTHORITY/DECISION MAKING The role operates with a reasonable degree of autonomy while requiring regular engagement with plant operations due to the nature of the work. This involvement is essential to achieving desired plant outcomes. The role is highly supportive of other positions within the plant organization. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED COMPETENCIES Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates change effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results. Communication: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods; Checks for understanding. Job Knowledge: A minimum of 5 years’ cement or heavy industrial experience. Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Integrates changes smoothly; Sets goals and objectives; Works in an organized manner. Process Management: Creates processes necessary to get things done; Organizes people and activities effectively; Measures what should be measured and knows how to measure it; Seeks opportunities for synergy and integration; Simplifies complex processes; Uses resources efficiently. Problem‑Solving: Addresses variable situations that require analytical, interpretative, evaluative, and constructive thinking. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Education/Experience Requirements University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other similar field of Maintenance would be beneficial A minimum of 5 years’ cement experience in a large manufacturing facility Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management. Mathematical skills Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Reasoning skills Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. To perform this job successfully, a candidate should be familiar with SAP, GPD, PI, AutoCAD Manufacturing software; Sigga, Coupa, Excel Spreadsheet software; Word Processing software; MS Project; MS PowerPoint; Access, and command data. OTHER REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL DEMANDS Moderate‑intermediate positions of moderate physical activity, e.g., sitting in one place, standing, walking, sustained keyboarding, working in awkward or constrained physical positions or confined/restricted space for up to 50% of the workday. WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS Frequent exposure to unpleasant/disagreeable conditions e.g. minor conditions of dust, dirt, noise, odors, inclement weather etc. Work activities involve the need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for intermediate durations of time requiring close attention several times daily. Frequent exposure to mental pressure conditions where the mental stress would be noticeable e.g., deadlines that are competing, dealing with clients who are angry, demanding, uncooperative etc. NOTE: This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens, Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre. Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas. Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time Salary Range $101,000 - $120,000 Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.) Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN) Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees Fertility drug coverage Paid Maternity Leave Top Up This posting is for a replacement position. OUR PEOPLE We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment, and our customers a high‑quality and safe product. Safety first -and always! Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform. INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT We have a results‑oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self! St Marys Cement is committed to developing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process for all employees. People requiring accommodation through the recruitment and selection process are required to advise Human Resources of their accommodation requirements at time of initial contact. Information received relating to accommodation requirements will be addressed confidentially. #J-18808-Ljbffr