Plant Maintenance Technician at Vulcan… · Irwindale

The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining site reliability by performing high-quality inspections, troubleshooting basic preventative maintenance (PM) tasks, and executing routine maintenance with no supervision. This role includes replacing basic components and assisting in minimizing unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance efforts.

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Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

About The Job:

The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining site reliability by performing high-quality inspections, troubleshooting basic preventative maintenance (PM) tasks, and executing routine maintenance with no supervision. This role includes replacing basic components and assisting in minimizing unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance efforts.

What You'll Do:

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols, including wearing appropriate PPE, and following MSHA/OSHA regulations.
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Report any safety concerns, incidents, or equipment malfunctions promptly.

Equipment Inspection and Maintenance

• Follow a preventative maintenance schedule for equipment to avoid unexpected breakdowns, which might involve component changes, tear-downs, and rebuilds.
• Inspecting and replacing key components that are crucial for maintaining efficient plant operations. Technicians must understand how replacing or servicing parts affects the overall performance and longevity of the equipment.
• Troubleshooting the root cause of simple issues quickly and efficiently. Maintenance Technicians should be able to fix minor equipment issues immediately to avoid larger breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime.

Plant Operations and Maintenance Requirements

• Monitor equipment performance, such as crushers, screens, and conveyors, to ensure equipment is operating at full capacity.
• Reviewing and updating equipment logs to identify patterns in maintenance needs and determine if any equipment is being overused or consistently breaking down, adjusting the operational schedule, or suggesting repairs before larger issues arise.
• Knowledge and experience welding SMAW/Stick and skilled in the use of oxy-fuel or plasma torches. Structural welding.

Responsibilities

Skills You'll Need:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in operations, preferably within the aggregate industry.

Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of safety protocols and MSHA/OSHA regulations.
• Strong understanding of plant operations and maintenance requirements
• Proficiency in conducting thorough inspections of all site areas
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic PM and maintenance issues
• Knowledge of component replacement and its impact on plant performance

Critical Competencies:

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment: Ability to independently perform routine maintenance and component changes

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings and Troubleshoot: Detail-oriented approach to inspections and identifying potential failures

Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Strong troubleshooting skills for basic mechanical and operational issues

Communication and Collaboration: Effective collaboration with team members to support plant operations

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively within a team

Proactiveness: Proactive mindset in minimizing unplanned downtime and improving reliability

What You'll Like About Us:

Hourly Range. The base hourly range for this role is between $35.00 - $45.00 per hour. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Company may at any time, in its sole discretion, modify or vary from anything stated in this job description, with or without notice.