Maintenance Manager

Heidelberg Materials

$86K — $115K *
Chico, TX 76431In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of maintenance experience in heavy industrial environments such as quarry, mining, or manufacturing.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams or contractors.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process equipment maintenance practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize maintenance operations effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and optimize fixed plant maintenance programs to enhance reliability and performance.
  • Plan and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Develop and coach maintenance team members while fostering a culture of improvement.
  • Manage budgets, inventory, contractors, and capital projects effectively.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to identify performance improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic contributions and matching.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including prescription coverage.
  • Flexible spending options including HSA and HRA.
  • Generous paid time off, including 15 days of paid vacation and 10 holidays.
  • Short- and long-term disability, along with life insurance coverage.
Full Job Description
Line of Business: Aggregates

Pay Range: $86,850.00 - $115,796.66

What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead and optimize fixed plant maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and operational performance.
  • Plan, prioritize, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for plant processing equipment.
  • Develop and coach maintenance team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, contractors, and capital projects to support efficient operations.
  • Partner with operations teams to identify improvement opportunities, reduce downtime, and improve plant performance.


What Are We Looking For
  • Demonstrated ability to lead maintenance operations in an industrial, manufacturing, mining, quarry, aggregates, cement, or similar environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process equipment maintenance practices.
  • Proven capability to plan, organize, and prioritize resources to achieve operational and maintenance objectives.
  • Effective communication, problem-solving, and team development skills with a focus on collaboration and safety.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.


Critical Experiences & Skills
  • Experience leading maintenance teams responsible for fixed plant assets, including crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps, motors, and material processing equipment.
  • Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
  • Ability to analyze equipment performance data, identify root causes, and implement sustainable reliability improvements.
  • Experience managing maintenance budgets, inventory, contractors, shutdowns, and capital improvement projects.
  • Strong understanding of safety regulations, environmental requirements, and maintenance best practices in a heavy industrial environment.


Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant experience will be considered.
  • 7+ years of maintenance experience supporting fixed plant operations in quarry, mining, aggregates, cement, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience supervising maintenance personnel, contractors, or cross-functional teams.
  • Experience supporting and maintaining crushing, screening, conveying, and material processing systems preferred.


Physical Demands
  • Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to walk extensively throughout a quarry and plant environment, including uneven terrain and outdoor work areas.
  • Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms to inspect and evaluate equipment and maintenance activities.
  • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces while adhering to all safety requirements and procedures.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, and perform physical inspections for extended periods.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and other site-specific safety equipment.
  • Ability to work in varying weather conditions and around dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to respond to equipment issues and emergency situations that may require extended hours, off-shift work, or on-call availability.


Work Environment
  • Primarily based in a quarry and plant environment with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, moving machinery, and production activities.
  • Requires regular field presence to inspect equipment, support maintenance activities, and engage with employees.
  • May require occasional travel and flexibility to support operational needs, including emergency maintenance situations.
  • Ability to work in an environment requiring walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating elevated work platforms.


What We Offer
  • $100,000-$110,000 base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
  • Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
    • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
    • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

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