Maintenance Engineer/Supervisor

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

In this role, you will work with Blunging, Beneficiation, Milling, Drying, Calcining and material handling equipment as well as SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

You will also be involved with:

Activities of the maintenance workforce including Imerys employees and vendor service/contractors.
Projects being executed in the operation which involve the maintenance program and utilizes continuous improvement methodologies in the reliability process.
Act as a champion for safety for the site. Lead safety sessions with the workforce. Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
Respond to safety and environmental hazards to eliminate them and maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Ensure equipment/facility maintenance is planned, scheduled, and performed in a cost effective manner and in compliance with maintenance standards.
Manage maintenance and contractor spending in accordance with the plant budget.
Ensure parts and appropriate tools are available to perform maintenance work.
Gather, analyze and interpret data from reliability centered maintenance tools (oil analysis, vibration monitoring, alignment, thermography, etc.)
Manage Asset Lists, PM compliance and regulatory schedule via SAP Maintenance CMMS
Assist production personnel with identifying system/equipment issues and solutions (trouble-shooting).
Supervise implementation of process equipment improvements, work practices and equipment changes which improve productivity and/or enhance equipment availability.
Recommend and implement changes to component specifications (materials, tolerances, speed, etc.)
Maintain and advise on use and disposition of stock items, rental equipment, etc.
Schedule weekly/daily maintenance activities for contractors and maintenance employees
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Specifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, mechanical or electrical preferred with at least 5 years experience OR
At least 10 years of experience leading the maintenance function in a heavy industrial environment
Leadership experience required
MSHA awareness a plus

KSAs

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills
Knowledge of plant production processes.
Knowledge of mechanical maintenance processes including preventive/predictive maintenance procedures with understanding of process control concepts and a broad range of equipment types (kilns, mills, dryers, blowers, conveyors, dust collectors, packaging equipment, etc.)
Develop and Manage Sustenance Capex Projects
Understanding of mass balances and flow sheets
Internal customer focused and proven team member.
Ability to work independently and with various levels of personnel.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement preferred

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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