Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Talascend is currently seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.

Overview

The role involves overseeing operations within the mechanical maintenance division of a steelmaking team, supervising mechanics and staff to meet business objectives. The manager focuses on managing various critical systems and ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality in maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety, environmental, quality, and production for the mechanical maintenance team
• Lead and participate in incident root cause analysis and corrective actions for failures, including safety, environmental, quality, and production issues
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and investigate related incidents
• Ensure mechanics are appropriately trained to perform their duties safely
• Maintain up-to-date work instructions and HIRAC procedures for refractory
• Lead the mechanical team to achieve performance metrics related to production, cost, and quality
• Communicate and provide leadership and vision to the mechanical team
• Demonstrate and promote company values: safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability
• Organize work schedules, vacations, and staffing replacements for the mechanical team
• Evaluate team member performance and develop their skills, including disciplinary actions when necessary
• Ensure workplace housekeeping is maintained at all times
• Identify corrective measures if performance targets are not met
• Collaborate with MHS, LMF, RH, CC, and lab teams for overall mill operations
• Communicate with operations regarding maintenance needs and equipment performance
• Follow up on process parameters, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Manage budget and financial performance of mechanical maintenance activities, including stock levels
• Manage performance of contractors and vendors
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities
• Provide resources and support for engineers and specialists to meet their objectives
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and sustainability standards
• Foster an environment of trust and respect within the team
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025 standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Management, or similar field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical team leadership or management experience in a steelmaking environment
• In-depth knowledge of steelmaking mechanical processes and components
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate computer skills, including SAP and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills working with professionals, operations and maintenance personnel, and tradespeople
• Technical knowledge of caster, EAF, ladle metallurgy facility, RH degassing, raw material handling system, and fugitive emission system is desired

Preferred Qualifications

• No additional preferred qualifications provided