Kiln Coach
Holly Hill, SC, US, 29059
ABOUT THE ROLE
As part of the production and process department, train and develop the necessary abilities and capabilities of newly appointed Control Room Operators to safely, effectively, and consistently operate the equipment at facility. To establish standard operating practices among all operators both existing and developing to ensure consisten operation of the assets of the facility. To manage the training plan and development process for all operators.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
- Develops standard practices and documents practices to improve equipment operation.
- Trains and develops new control room operators in all aspects of the operation.
- Manages the training plans for all operators.
- Assists in covering absences in control room.
- Analyze equipment failures to determine causes; develop and recommend solutions.
- Assist plants with executing major shutdown standard preventive maintenance routines (PMR´s).
- Provide input to changes in the existing preventive maintenance program based on field inputs, performance reviews and failure investigations.
- Coordinate contractors or contract personnel working on assigned special projects related to reliability improvements.
- Manage minor maintenance projects / tasks as assigned
- Assists in commissioning of new equipment or processes to ensure standard operation across shifts
- Implement use of new technologies, cost saving techniques/materials and improved safety procedures.
- Assist plants in the preparation and implementation of critical equipment repairs that impact defined key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Work with plants to establish and maintain kiln shell profile standards for high operating reliability of existing/new equipment.
- Be a resource to plants for training on kilns, technical assistance, follow-up and troubleshooting.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Required Education: High School Diploma of equivalent experience
Field of Study Preferred: Bachelors degree preferred
Required Work Experience: 7-10 years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Supervisory experience is desired.
Required Computer and Software Skills: Knowledge of SAP is preferred
Travel Requirements: less than 10%
Additional Requirements:
- Availability to provide engineering support on a 24 hour operation.
- Achieving a level considered expert.
- Comprehensive personal computer software knowledge required.
- Obtain certification and conformance to maintenance & reliability regulations for up to date concepts/technology and systems.
- Principles of equipment reliability analysis methods such as Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects
- Analysis and Reliability Centered Maintenance.
- Good leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills in a "team" setting.
- Desire/drive for continuous improvement.
- Team player who enjoys working with diverse groups of people, i.e. at all levels.
- Self starter with initiative/energy to work with people, develop ideas, and drive maintenance improvement.
- Strong and demonstrated planning, follow-up, organizational, and project management skills.
- Able to facilitate the collaboration of employees in process teams.
- Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills; detail oriented.
- Make sound decisions based on a thorough analysis of available data/information, and follows up on critical issues.
- Able to clearly convey information and ideas to individuals or groups.
- Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or work environment.
- Initiate action to achieve goals beyond what is required, is innovative and cost and safety conscious in approach to process improvement.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency for area of responsibility and the ability to translate technical information to non-technical staff.
- 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 coverage
- 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
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Nearest Major Market: Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina