Asset Support Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. This position will travel overnight at a minimum 50% of the time. 

• Through proactive ownership, the successful candidate will drive KPI (Key Performance Indicators), the quality and integrity of data capture, making cost and performance-based decisions to manage & minimize the risks of asset failure while optimizing the long-term cost of ownership of the fleet within their direct control

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods to improve overall asset and equipment reliability and performance

• Develop and maintain regular communications with their assigned sites reporting situational asset health, escalating priorities and situations as necessary

• Analyze equipment failure data and performance reports to identify trends and areas for improvement, focusing on root cause analysis and long-term solutions

• Lead reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and failure mode and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) processes to systematically assess critical asset failures, develop preventative standards and define maintenance priorities

• Design and oversee condition-based monitoring (telemetry) programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication analysis, to predict equipment failures and schedule preventive maintenance

• Evaluate lease vs buy business models, vendors, and suppliers in partnership with procurement efforts

• Assist to manage contract labor assignments and resources as needed

• Assist to develop and submit annual CapEx plan with follow-up to also assist in executing and budget conformance

• Coordinate with the engineering and operations teams to maximize the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations, focusing on life cycle cost analysis and asset optimization

• Manage the Reliability/CMMS/Monitoring software and databases, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting for decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives

• Facilitate training and development programs for maintenance and operations staff to enhance their understanding of reliability & operating principles and practices

• Oversee the implementation of energy management programs aimed at reducing carbon footprint & fuel consumption while improving the efficiency of asset operations

• Support & guide the day-to-day maintenance activities for a geographic area of operating sites, providing technical support to the site Maintenance Supervisors, supporting in the delivery of improved standards & quality of work. Will have responsibility for multiple operating locations, overseeing multiples of fixed and mobile wheeled assets, providing asset management services and equipment to Harsco Metals & Minerals operations team

• Perform asset and equipment inspections to produce asset health reports and analysis for improvement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Basic Qualifications

Education
• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mining, Mechanical, Process or Electrical or other relevant vocational accredited qualification or equivalent industry experience

Experience
• 2 plus years’ experience coordinating multi-site, multi-functional Maintenance team and activities preferably in a Steel, Mining, or heavy industrial environment
• 2 plus years’ experience managing financial performance in a Maintenance and/or Operations setting
• 2 plus years’ experience managing spare parts and inventory

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Education or Experience
• Master's Degree in an Engineering discipline or Business
• 7 plus years’ experience coordinating multi-site, multi-functional Maintenance team and activities preferably in a Steel, Mining, or heavy industrial environment
• Experience managing Heavy off-road mobile construction equipment fleets (Maintenance and/or Operations)
• Experience managing aggregate processing equipment and plants (Maintenance and/or Operations)
• Ability to analyze financial/P&L performance (Maintenance and/or Operations)
• Experience in implementing change management programs
• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement culture and practices
• Experience in LEAN Manufacturing practices and Change Management implementation
• Experience/qualifications/training in Six Sigma or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), RBM (Reliability-Based Maintenance), PdM (Predictive Maintenance)
• Experience/training in problem resolution and diagnosis techniques- DMAIC, 8D, 5Y, FMEA, RCA
• Experience with unionized and non-unionized workplace relations

Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with and being a member of multi-functional teams to include Finance, Operations, Engineering, HR, and Procurement
• Able to lead by example from the front, with integrity, and accountability

Technical Skills
• Proficient in MS Office platforms
• Technical experience in the repair and preventative maintenance of heavy industrial equipment
• Ability to extrapolate, assemble, analyze, and interpret data, identify opportunities, and make recommendations based on data analysis
• Ability to develop and assemble presentations and reports for business improvement opportunities
• Ability to identify maintenance opportunities and asset health improvement initiatives to be communicated to multiple sites

Other Skills
• Ability to effectively plan and organize time, multiple projects, and time sensitive due dates
• An understanding for “sense-of-urgency” as it relates to the service industry and avoiding service interruption
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret large amounts of cost and performance related data

Essential Functions
• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual
• The ability to read and understand documents and drawings
• The ability to work cooperatively with others
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
• The ability to perform several tasks at once
• The ability to follow direction or instruction
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
• Work conditions may include the following: working near moving mechanical parts, in outdoor weather conditions, and in extreme non-weather heat
• Moderate to Loud noise
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight a minimum of 50% of the time

We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, handicap, family status, domestic partnership or civil union status or any other characteristic protected by law.  All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.”