Assistant Maintenance Manager

Primary Function

Coordinates the Maintenance/Engineering activities related to the implementation of new equipment and the revision of existing equipment. Directs the assignment and supervision of contractors during major shutdowns. Provides technical assistance as needed throughout the cement plant.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordination of Maintenance/Engineering activities:

• Determines the annual Maintenance/Engineering Budget.
• Directs the day-to-day operation of equipment that requires outside contractors during the major shutdowns.
• Analyzes equipment failures and determines the necessary modifications, in coordination with the other departments and equipment suppliers.
• Provides the Purchasing Department with the necessary technical information needed to order new parts and/or order outside services.
• Controls and optimizes expenses in order to stay within the budget. Follows-up on budgetary issues or discrepancies.
• Maintains records for each piece of equipment each time a major repair/modification is performed.

Implementation of the department quality program:

• Determines the parameters for procedures to ensure the availability and reliability of equipment. Provides technical instructions for these procedures.
• Provides Accounting Department proper information about the nature of expenses and charge out locations when parts or services are used.
• Ensures Maintenance/Engineering records are maintained properly for each piece of equipment