WELCOME TO VCNA!
We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).
As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.
With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.
Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.
Summary/Job Scope
The
Mechanical Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and managing all mechanical maintenance activities across the cement manufacturing operation to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance of plant assets. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for mechanical maintenance, reliability improvement, preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and major shutdown activities while supporting the achievement of production, quality, environmental, and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment
- Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and environmental policies for mechanical maintenance personnel.
- Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture by implementing targeted actions to prevent health and safety incidents during maintenance activities.
- Contribute to plant housekeeping and overall site cleanliness.
- Maintain effective internal controls to ensure efficient operations, prevent fraud, and safeguard company assets and resources.
Maintenance Planning & Equipment Reliability
- Collaborate with the Planning and Reliability department to determine, plan, and schedule corrective and preventive mechanical maintenance actions required to ensure the reliable operation of plant equipment and installations.
- Maintain the mechanical maintenance team’s readiness to respond efficiently to emergencies or urgent equipment breakdowns.
- Contribute to the development and planning of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to ensure the long-term reliability and performance of equipment and installations, in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Prepare weekly and daily maintenance plans and work orders based on preventive maintenance schedules and planned corrective maintenance activities.
- Coordinate the supervision and execution of work orders, including failure data collection (causes, symptoms), labor time verification (internal and external), material withdrawals, bill of materials (BOM) validation, and ensuring the quality of work performed.
- Manage and supervise maintenance activities carried out by third-party contractors.
- Collaborate with Production, Process, CAPEX, and Electrical and Preventive Maintenance teams in executing complex maintenance activities.
Inventory & Asset Management
- Support Net Working Capital (NWC) optimization by identifying critical equipment components through risk assessments, proposing optimal spare parts inventory levels using tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and assessing the remaining life of critical equipment. Define strategies to extend equipment lifespan and establish replacement planning aligned with cost targets and the Plant Master Plan (PMP).
Supplier and Contractor Management
- Provide technical specifications and support the qualification, evaluation, and selection of suppliers and contractors delivering mechanical maintenance services.
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Support the Maintenance Manager in preparing and monitoring the maintenance budget, ensuring effective cost planning, tracking, and control. Implement systematic and effective solutions to meet or exceed budgetary targets.
Compliance, Systems and Process Improvement
- Communicate and enforce company regulations, objectives, permits, policies, and procedures while optimizing internal processes and organizational structures within the maintenance team.
- Supervise personnel to ensure consistent application of standards and compliance with ISO requirements. Adhere to the Votorantim Cimentos Production System (VCPS) and Votorantim Cimentos Maintenance Excellence (VCME) standards and monitor weekly and monthly VCME performance indicators (KPIs and DWMR).
Team Leadership And Development
- Monitor the performance of internal and external mechanical maintenance personnel. Lead, motivate, and develop the team while ensuring continuous improvement of competencies and skills in line with technological advancements, plant requirements, and individual development needs. Train and coach maintenance personnel on industry best practices and operational excellence.
Reliability And Continuous Improvement
- Support reliability analysis activities, including the execution and follow-up of Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Coordinate the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for repetitive maintenance activities. Evaluate and adopt new techniques and technologies to optimize maintenance costs and improve equipment performance and reliability.
Note: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the above can be found in Appendix A. Duties and responsibilities listed above may evolve to meet business, operational, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Education and/or Designations:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education/experience.
- Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP), Peng.
- VCMEDP Level 3 Certification preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience dealing with production or maintenance.
- Experience in heavy industry is preferred.
- Experience applying FMEA techniques and knowledge of basic problem-solving tools.
Skills
- Knowledge of cement production process
- Knowledge of VCPS (Votorantim Cimentos Production System), VCME (VC Maintenance Excellence), Project Management Approach (PMA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA Concept and Cost Basics preferred
- Strong knowledge of basic mechanical maintenance tasks (welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearing installations, shaft alignment...) preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Projects), Google Docs (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive), SAP (PM, PS), RT Duet, Prometheus and SIGGA.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
- Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
- Training, professional development
- Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support
- Tuition reimbursement/assistance
- Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
- Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
- Fertility drug coverage
- Paid Maternity Leave Top Up
- Hybrid work model for certain positions
Salary Range: $113,303.86 – $169,955.79
(Offers will be based on qualifications, experience and education, which will determine where a candidate will fall in line with the above wage range)
OUR PEOPLE
We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!
Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!
