Electrical Maintenance Manager at Titan America

Electrical Maintenance Manager

Troutville, VA

Titan America LLC, a leading company in the heavy building materials industry in the eastern United States and the North American operating subsidiary of the TITAN Group, is on a growth journey towards becoming the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer, driving innovation and operating excellence.

In the last ten years Titan America has grown from $600MM to 1.6BN in revenue and we expect to continue this trajectory through organic growth and acquisition. TITAN was founded in Greece in 1902, are now publicly listed and operate across 15 countries in five strategic regions—Greece & Western Europe, U.S.A., Southeastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Brazil.

At the heart of Titan America's operations is the production of low-carbon cement, construction aggregates, a broad range of high-performance ready-mix concrete products, and concrete block. We also play a pivotal role in beneficiating, processing, and distributing fly ash for industrial applications, underlining our commitment to sustainable practices. Our strong values-based culture helps our employees shape their interactions with customers, suppliers, and the communities we proudly operate in. We are committed to the environment and the mitigation of climate change through our extensive decarbonization efforts and the development of green products.

We are the number one player in the key markets in Florida, North and South Carolina, Virginia, and have leading positions in Metropolitan New York and New Jersey. Our team, now numbering just over 2,500, is the driving force behind our success. Our assets span the United States, with two cement production facilities, three cement import terminals, a network of rail distribution terminals, six aggregate quarries/mines, over eighty company-owned ready-mix concrete plants, and ten fly ash processing/distribution sites.

Embracing a high-performance culture, Titan America champions respect for people, society, and the environment. Our vision is clear—to become the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer in our served markets.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Maintenance Manager to join our team in Troutville, VA. This salary-exempt position will report directly to the Technical Services Manager. This position will lead initiatives to increase the effectiveness of the electrical maintenance staff and processes. The manager will lead the department in their objective to maximize cement and aggregates production by implementing new control methodologies to improve power and control systems reliability. The role will require considerable time in staff development to support our preventative maintenance strategies while identifying and executing capital improvement projects for all electrical and automation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with plant policies & procedures, safety, environmental, state, and federal process regulations. Proactively support and play a leadership role in the plant’s safety program to continuously improve safety and health performance.
• Manage electrical and instrumentation departments to improve efficiency and ultimately reduce costs.
• Develop and implement capital investment opportunities promptly with provided resources to improve reliability of the power distribution and control systems.
• Design and develop new control methodologies to increase efficiency or production.
• Assist in troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation and control issues to minimize downtime due to equipment failure.
• Develop and manage department budget. Provide input into plant capital plan and operation plan and effectively manage budget costs.
• Develop future managers for the business through training and mentoring.
• Identify the training needs of plant staff and ensure that appropriate training is implemented.
• Ensure implementation of company policies and procedures. Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of Group guidelines, performing trainings, monitoring compliance etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5-10 years minimum Electrical Engineering experience required. Power (high voltage) engineering in cement or heavy industries considered a plus.
• Strong managerial / supervisory background, minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Minimum 7 years of cement plant management experience with a strong technical and operations background.
• Labor relations experience desirable. The manufacturing site is inclusive of represented team members.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of safety, environmental and quality regulations (quality control and quality assurance procedures).
• Formal training or certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing is desirable.

Skills/Abilities

• Self-starter with continuous improvement approach.
• Strong leadership skills with technical knowledge to plan, lead and execute strategies. Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of a team and as a team leader.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with professional decorum.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize responsibilities in fast-paced culture.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and follow-up on critical issues.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business information, professional journals, and technical procedures.
• Able to read and understand financial statements and cost reports, prepare budgets and forecasts, and to focus on and manage costs.
• Able to effectively use MS Office, SAP, and other applicable software applications.

Critical Success Factors:

• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead by Example: Positively influence others to achieve results in the organization's best interest.
• Show Bias in Action: Display and reward urgency, accountability, action orientation and quick handling of challenges that rapidly drive things forward.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks involved. Make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals and track details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward. Set goals, create, and implement action plans and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes. Gather and process relevant information to generate practical solutions, make recommendations and/or resolve the problem. Have a firm understanding of root cause analysis.
• Ensure Outside-In Focus: Exhibit a deep understanding of the industry (and its trends), as well as the customer and their needs in ways that make it easy to do business with the company.

What We Offer:

• Company Values: Be a part of a company that values integrity, sustainability, and ethical business practices. We are committed to making a positive impact on our industry and the world.
• Competitive Compensation: We believe in recognizing and rewarding your contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We care about your health and well-being. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Supportive Culture: Our inclusive and collaborative culture fosters teamwork and creativity. We value diversity and provide a platform for all voices to be heard.
• Community Engagement: We believe in giving back. You'll have opportunities to participate in volunteer programs and community outreach initiatives.

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our businesses. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years. Join our team and help us lead the way in environmentally responsible cement manufacturing!

Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.