Mechanical Engineer II

JOB DESCRIPTION: Holcim (US) Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer II in Midlothian, Texas
to perform a maintenance superintendent role. S/he will provide leadership and direction for all
mechanical engineering maintenance throughout the plant. Specifically, the applicant’s
engineering-based duties will include the following:
 Lead and facilitate the Mechanical Maintenance area, including management of core
maintenance systems, development of detailed Preventative Maintenance Routines (PMRs)
for all plant equipment, and research/recommend new Preventative Maintenance (PM)
procedures based on new technology.
 Work with Preventative Supervisor and Planners to review existing PM routines and adjust
according to equipment history and mechanical availability.
 Provide leadership, guidance, and direction for the mechanical maintenance organization in a
manner consistent with company values and ensure alignment with plant and company goals.
 Support Engineering with major maintenance projects, develop capital investment
recommendations within the area, and preparing cost estimates and justifications for the
capital plan, conducting economic and operational feasibility studies on proposed
modifications and additions,
 Develop area budget, and accountable for results based on defined KPIs.
 Use Holcim systems, such as MAC, SAP, PMA, etc., to optimize overall equipment
effectiveness at the lowest sustainable cost of maintenance.
 Support, demonstrate and facilitate the concepts of continuous learning and continuous
improvement in a value based high performance organization.
 Responsible for training, development, and involvement of employees within the mechanical
maintenance area
 Determine appropriate staffing and skill levels for the mechanical maintenance area.
This position includes domestic/national travel of up to 5% of the time.
REQUIREMENTS: The position of Mechanical Engineer II requires a bachelor’s degree, or
its foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering and Management,
Maintenance Engineering, or a related engineering field, plus 5 years of progressively-
responsible, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered, as a Mechanical Engineer,
Maintenance Engineer, or in a related engineering position. The position also requires 5 years of
professional experience with each of the following:
1) Conducting cement manufacturing process and using maintenance systems
2) Conducting cement manufacturing planning, organizational, and project management
3) Serving in a supervisorial role within the cement/heavy-industrial sector
4) Using SAP for maintenance administration and creating maintenance routines for mechanical
equipment in the cement industry.
5) Managing and developing the budget of maintenance according to KPI's and developing
maintenance training for technicians.
6) Supporting Engineering with major maintenance projects, developing capital investment
recommendations, and preparing cost estimates and justifications for the capital plan.
Candidates who are interested in this position should select “Apply now”.