About this role
Key Responsibilities
Plant Reliability & Operational Performance
• Analyze crushing plant and mobile equipment performance trends to optimize throughput and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Ensure emergency repairs to crushers, screens, conveyors, loaders, haul trucks, and wash plants are completed safely and in a timely manner.
• Review root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures (bearings, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, structural components) and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support production targets by aligning maintenance priorities with daily and seasonal demand.
• Assist in developing the maintenance budget and ultimately manage to said budget.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for:
• Jaw, cone, and impact crushers
• Vibrating screens and feeders
• Conveyor systems and stackers
• Wash plants and pumps
• Mobile heavy equipment (loaders, excavators, haul trucks)
• Maintain and optimize CMMS/asset management systems (SAP, Oracle, Limble, or equivalent).
• Track equipment lifecycle data to support rebuild and replacement strategies.
Spare Parts & Inventory Management
• Identify and sustain critical spare parts inventory for high-wear and long-lead items.
• Manage cycle counts and internal audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with suppliers to minimize downtime caused by parts shortages.
• Monitor wear parts consumption (liners, belts, idlers, screens, bearings, hydraulic components) and adjust stocking levels accordingly.
Budget & Capital Planning
• Develop and manage the annual maintenance operating budget.
• Monitor maintenance spend including labor, parts, contractor services, and rebuilds.
• Assist in capital planning for plant expansions, crusher upgrades, major rebuilds, and fleet replacements.
• Provide cost analysis and ROI justification for capital improvement projects.
Vendor & Contractor Management
• Source and manage outside contractors for major rebuilds, electrical work, structural repairs, and specialized services.
• Negotiate service agreements and parts contracts to ensure cost efficiency and quality workmanship.
• Coordinate OEM support for major equipment (crushers, screens, heavy mobile equipment).
Leadership & Safety
• Lead, train, and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, welders, and electricians.
• Plan daily and weekly maintenance activities aligned with production schedules.
• Promote a strong safety culture in compliance with MSHA regulations.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field (preferred).
• 5–10 years of maintenance leadership experience in aggregate mining, quarry, or heavy industrial operations.
• Strong working knowledge of crushing and screening systems.
• Experience with CMMS platforms (SAP, Oracle, Limble, etc.).
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining safety standards.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting expertise.
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person