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Job Description
Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947 D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. D&B operates four asphalt plants and two active sand and gravel plants and is a natural extension to our recently established Southeast platform, further strengthening our vertically integrated footprint. General Summary The Plant Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for leading all fixed plant maintenance activities for aggregate, asphalt, wash plant, crushing, and supporting facilities. This position develops and executes maintenance strategies that maximize equipment reliability, operational availability, safety performance, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency. The Maintenance Superintendent plans, coordinates, and supervises all preventive, predictive, corrective, and capital maintenance activities while leading maintenance personnel and contractors. The role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Safety, and Finance to ensure plant assets consistently support production requirements. Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) KRA 1:
Safety Leadership Key Responsibilities:
Lead all maintenance activities in compliance with safety standards, MSHA, OSHA, environmental requirements and company policies. Conduct JHAs, pre-task planning, LOTO verification and risk assessments. Ensure contractor safety compliance. Investigate incidents and near misses. KRA 2:
Develop annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly maintenance plans. Manage PM schedules Ensure work orders are prioritized and completed. Maintain equipment history and records. KRA 4:
Develop shutdown and outage schedules. Coordinate manpower and contractor resources. Lead major rebuilds and commissioning activities. Manage maintenance backlog. KRA 5:
Maintenance Cost Management Key Responsibilities:
Develop maintenance budgets and forecasts. Track labor, parts and contractor expenditures. Evaluate repair-versus-replace decisions. Support annual budget preparation. KRA 6:
Parts & Inventory Management Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Workforce Development Key Responsibilities:
Lead mechanics, electricians and contractors. Conduct performance reviews. Develop training and succession plans. Promote accountability and continuous improvement. KRA 8:
Analyze maintenance KPIs. Standardize maintenance practices. Utilize reporting tools. Identify capital improvement opportunities. Education High School Diploma or equivalency. Work Experience 5+ years in construction management and/or craft supervision experience (i.e. Foreman) in a similar field of construction. Knowledge, skills, and abilities Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); company policies, procedures and standards. Communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required. Excellent management skills Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee must lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience. Additional Requirements/Skills Team player Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America's largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you'll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.
