Assistant Maintenance Manager - Mechanical

• Schedules predictive and preventative maintenance, which includes holding regular meetings with personnel to plan/isolate and repair equipment
• Plans and distributes daily work orders to LDC and third party.
• Gathers parts needed and checks spare parts inventory by utilizing CMMS / SAP system
• Maintains equipment information, repair files, and parts data for up-to-date accuracy
• Plans and supervises maintenance jobs and projects as directed to ensure a safe, timely and cost-effective outcome
• Collects and processes predictive/reliability data from plant equipment to schedule repairs by maintaining good communication with production personnel and Maintenance Superintendent
• Learns plant process and procedures for better understanding of how equipment is utilized
• Maintains good working knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environmental policies, rules, and procedures pertinent to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to
• Ensures employees are provided required training for area, jobs, and tasks prior to assigning work
• Reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees
• Performs job/cost analysis, safety/risk analysis, and preventative maintenance analysis.
• Ensures orderly shift change by communicating issues and/or ongoing tasks with operations staff,

• Conducts annual evaluations and reports
• Active and visible presence in the field. Performs daily inspections of jobs pertaining to safety, quality, and timeliness of executions.
• Assist on Planning, Control and follow up off Annual shut down.
• Assist on evaluate Technician’s performance and detect gaps between training and skill need it for the tasks.
• Help to coordinate shift covert during PTO of personal or holidays.

• Ensures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards
• Conduct’s “toolbox” maintenance and safety meetings as required including 07 Am meeting and 2 PM Meeting

• Accepts/carries out/completes other duties as assigned.
• Assist on the selection of new equipment for projects, and on startup of new equipment.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver’s License

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in related fields, such as, engineering and/or agriculture.

• Three years of experience in Maintenance Management or Maintenance Planning or Supervisor.
• Two years of experience in welding, cutting, gearbox repair, pump alignment, material handling systems, preventative maintenance with exposure and/or instrument and electrical work in an industrial processing facility or in a machine shop with exposure to PM programs

• Knowledge of maintaining bulk conveying equipment and systems
• Knowledge of reliability techniques, preventive and predictive tasks, KPI, leading and lagging indicators.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery
• Knowledge of Hydraulic systems function and Troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems including PLC, VFD, soft start and HMI.
• Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory and safety requirements the facility operates under (e.g., OSHA, EPA, BATF, NDEQ)
• Knowledge of and ability to operate computer control systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to give direction with respect to operation/repairs
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires regular bending and lifting.
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience with PC based maintenance programs and conducts training and follow up with technicians in the use of these systems

• Vibration analysis, thermography and calibration tools
• Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, I Pad.
• Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Industrial machinery and grain elevator operating equipment
• Use of electrical tools and testing equipment
• Forklift pickup truck, UTV.
• Manual tools, chain hoists, special tools.

• Off-shift call-in requirements when needed. Extensions of regular working hours are necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training, or to respond to emergencies. Depending on business conditions and seasonal demands night, weekend, and holiday work is not uncommon. Frequent visits to industrial operation areas are necessary with exposure to a variety of temperatures, prevailing weather conditions, and some exposure to chemicals, gases,

• Assists Maintenance Superintendent in directing electricians and maintenance personnel
• Has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, & discipline of employees as well as supervise, manage, & direct work.

• Plans and assists with the controlling of maintenance functions and staff at an export grain facility. Plans and allocates the work of maintenance personnel to achieve daily production goals. Investigates and resolves any operating equipment issues. Must follow supervisor’s directions to ensure peak production efficiencies and safe conditions as well as employ an understanding of Company standards and government regulations with respect to areas of responsibility to ensure ongoing compliance. This position must participate in plant start-ups and shut-downs as directed.

• Is an active member of the facility SHE Program. Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to. Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner. Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.

Louis Dreyfus Company