Area Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Job Responsibility: Responsible for all mechanical maintenance activities for the area, guaranteeing the reliability of assets through a collaborative team effort with other departments. The manager is committed to safety, and embraces change to drive continuous improvement in the organization.

Job Duties:

• Develops, implements and enforces plant safety practices that promote an injury and accident-free workplace.
• Supports Reliability Centered Maintenance by the use of Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and implements Preventive, Predictive, Condition Based Monitoring and Run to Failure maintenance techniques.
• Troubleshoots mechanical equipment and system failures, provides root cause analysis of such failures and formulates applicable solutions.
• Evaluates baseline mechanical maintenance metrics and provides the management team with recommendations that lead to measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost.
• Implements Business Risk Management processes by managing critical spare parts inventories, and loss prevention activities.
• Coordinates with the Engineering department on capital projects issued to them to meet completion schedules and budgets while supporting operational and maintenance needs.
• Controls mechanical maintenance budget, from daily expenses to major maintenance outages.
• Manages and mentors direct reports and implements positive change in the workforce.
• Determines appropriate mechanical maintenance staffing levels to accomplish maintenance task loads and the use of outside contractors as needed for planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
• Coordinates the mechanical maintenance team during operational outages and collaborates with other department disciplines to complete necessary maintenance tasks set forth by department leadership.
• Manages mechanical maintenance personnel for routine installation, maintenance and repair activities.
• Generates/approves mechanical employee schedules.
• Requisition supplies, equipment and spare parts for the department.
• Identifies skills/training needs for maintenance personnel and assists in the development and implementation of training programs.
• Follows all applicable laws and regulations to include but not limited to OSHA, EPA/DEP, etc.
• Attends and fully participates in required meetings.
• Interfaces and communicates with bargaining unit (union) employees in compliance with the current collective bargaining agreement (Union Contract) which may include participation in the grievance process up to step 1.
• Follows all company policies as outlined in the current NLMK Policies & Procedures for Salaried Employees Manual and any applicable amendments.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Two or Four year degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or extensive related experience)
• Must demonstrate proficiency and technical mechanical understanding of Steel Processing equipment.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in maintenance in a Steel environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Has experience in the use of Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)
• Competent in other computer software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD.
• Is trained in the use of condition diagnostic techniques including: vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thermographic testing.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and vision coverage options
• Life, short and long term disability insurances
• Non Union 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Health and wellness programs

Important Notes: NLMK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.