Maintenance Outage Planner

Maintenance Outage Planner

Louisville, NE, US, 68037

Ash Grove Cement Company

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Coordinates and directs all maintenance overhauls both with internal staff and external contractors at the facility. Utilizes Microsoft Project to organize outage/maintenance jobs by creating a comprehensive network diagram that outlines all activities to establish a critical path for safe and efficient operations. Manages work orders, monitors the status of necessary parts for overhauls, evaluates contractors, prepares job scope documents, and manages the bidding process, including bid package distribution and quote evaluation while considering safety records and performance history. Collaboratively refines the overhaul network diagram in small groups, oversees total progress during outages, and keeps records current. Conducts daily shutdown meetings, gathers data on costs and resource usage post-outage, and discusses successes and failures with the team to prepare for subsequent events by leading post-outage review sessions. Exercises independent judgment within their role under general supervision, adhering to established procedures but having the autonomy to handle unusual issues by consulting their supervisor. Availability for occasional evening or weekend work is required.

Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

Plans, schedules, coordinates overhaul job with purchasing, reliability, electrical, maintenance, quarry and production departments.

Ensures compliance to all safety standards and regulations. Conducts and/or attends department and plant safety meetings.

Plans modifications and improvements of plant equipment and structures to improve efficiency as part of Outages.

Provides support to maintenance crews and contractors as needed.

Provides equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and blueprints when needed.

Recommends outage repair parts that need to be stocked and works with the storeroom personnel to ensure appropriate levels are maintained.

Assists as needed in preparing budget for capital expenditures, outage, maintenance projects and repairs.

Coordinates maintenance projects with other departments and/or contractors as needed during outage.

Determines labor requirements for outage jobs.

Develops and maintains Standard Job Plans. Incorporate information from equipment manuals including written procedures and drawings. Includes planning requirements of spare parts, tools, mobile equipment and labor.

May record time and costs associated with each work order or outage contractors.

Coordinates, writes, reviews outage job scopes.

Manages and leads monthly, weekly and daily outage scheduling meetings.

Manages post overhaul/outage review meetings.

Establishes position as a positive role model for plant safety, health and environmental issues and asserts "safety and environmental leadership" in all aspects of each daily routine.

Performs other job related duties as needed such as performing backup for maintenance supervisors during vacations or other absences.

Prepare various reports as requested.

Participate on RCA meeting to give inputs on planning schedules, materials costs and lead times.

Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

2 year/associate degree in related area is required

Minimum 3 years of experience with maintenance, preferably in a cement environment

Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Excellent organizational skills

Demonstrates advance level of Microsoft Project.

Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft office product line.

Demonstrate project management skills.

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

Technical knowledge of maintenance and repair required by plant equipment and structures.

Working knowledge of conveyors, dust collectors, fans, hydraulic systems, and gear boxes and mechanical transmission systems

Possesses a working knowledge of government regulations such as EPA and MSHA as they relate to maintenance and repair projects

Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.