Maintenance & Mechanical Expert

Company: Holcim
Location: Temperance
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America's oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America's leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE
The primary focus of this position is to execute tasks and assignments in the area of electrical, power and distribution maintenance and equipment delivering solutions and adding value. This position will support the company strategy to reach team goals and priorities.

Position requires 60% national travel and may be located in Dundee, MI, Hagerstown, MD, Ste Genevieve, MO, Florence, CO, Addison/Midlothian, TX.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Review major mechanical safety incidents using root cause analysis and serious event reviews; provide a high level of support for safety specifically with safety observations, assessments, and audits.
• Provide technical expertise in the fields of mechanical equipment such as grinding equipment, kilns, gears, reducers, fans, blowers, compressors, coolers, hydraulics, conveying systems, de dusting and filter equipment, preventive maintenance, NDT and welding techniques.
• Clarify plant needs regarding the technical expertise required for complex mechanical needs, issues lined to design, operations, troubleshooting and maintenance, and request additional support from Corporate Cement Excellence - Manufacturing Team when needed.
• Agree on mechanical assessments/audits to be performed in the region with corporate and lead or support as needed to identify weak areas and potential; identify improvement opportunities to maximize equipment life cycle and efficiency.
• Support the planning, execution and supervision of complex jobs during major overhauls and provide appropriate information on equipment malfunctions or failures.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Engineering in new projects and carry out design reviews on new and critical mechanical equipment to ensure maintainability.
• Advise operations in developing an optimal replacement strategy for the main mechanical equipment and identify and recommend critical spare parts and follow up implementation; collaborate with the regional purchasing team in optimizing sourcing of electrical, power and distribution equipment and parts, materials and services.
• Roll out new preventive maintenance routine and techniques, train others, and monitor progress
• Provide regional or country experience back to Corporate to enrich know how and share best practices in electrical, power, distribution equipment expertise
• Demonstrate teamwork, ensuring openness and respect for others, and welcome feedback; other duties as assigned. RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS
  • Work with others in the US Manufacturing Support Team and Corporate Cement Excellence -Manufacturing team
  • Interact regularly with Plant Managers, Maintenance Managers, Mechanical Head and their personnel
  • Collaborate with members from other functions to include Procurement, Project Management & Engineering, Learning & Development, Information technology Services, and Health & Safety WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
    Education: Bachelor's degree
    Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
    Field of Study Preferred: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
    Required Work Experience: 5 to 7 years plant maintenance position in a heavy industry, preferably in Cement operations
    Licenses Preferred: OH&S
    Required Computer and Software Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, SAP PM
    Travel Requirements: 60%
    
    Additional Requirements:
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Preventive maintenance techniques
    • Planning and scheduling experience
    • Budgeting and cost management
    • Demonstrated Project Management skills
    • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
    • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests. WHAT WE OFFER
      • Competitive salary
      • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
      • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
      • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
      • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
      • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
      • Paid time off & paid holidays
      • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
      • Educational Assistance Program
      • Dress for your day YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
        At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
        
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        In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.
        
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        Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
        
        We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
        
        While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
        

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