Country: Ireland 
City: Drogheda 
Req ID: 523105
Job Type: Full Time   
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level 

About Irish Cement

Irish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 85 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high-quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.

Purpose:

Manage all aspects of maintenance operations to maximise plant availability whilst ensuring that all works are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

Key tasks & Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership in improving safety awareness and employing best practice throughout a heavy industry site in line with CRH 16 Rules.
• Manage the maintenance team consisting of mechanical, electrical maintenance supervisors, planners and tradespeople.
• Identify and develop talent within the maintenance team and enhance their leadership and technical skills via training, coaching and experiential learning.
• Maintain a highly motivated team in achieving a preventative/predictive orientated maintenance system.
• Manage various maintenance related projects and plan major shutdowns.
• Manage maintenance contractors, plant hire resources and associated costs.
• Be fully informed of all relevant agreements with Trade Unions. Act in accordance with them and participate as appropriate in the resolution of any disputes using orderly procedures.
• Attend departmental meetings – Kilns, raw mills, cement mill, etc.
• Maintain close and effective liaison with other departments particularly about planning and co-ordination of operation activities.
• Plan and manage kiln overhauls.
• Manage maintenance related projects from design through to installation
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager in their absence.
• Undertake such other duties within the competence and capacity of the jobholder as the Engineering Manager may require from time to time.

Key Performance Measures:
• Health, Safety and Environmental Performance.
• Kiln Run time
• Maintenance Costs
• Plant availability/efficiency
• Clinker Tonnes
• Cement Tonnes

Key Stakeholders:

Key Internal Relationships
• Engineering Manager, Plant Manager, Production department, Operational Excellence Teams, Plant
Management Team, Safety and Health Leadership, Human Resources Manager, Finance Team, IT.

Key External Relationships
• Equipment Suppliers, Maintenance Contractors, Trade Unions, Health and Safety Authority,
Environmental Protection Agency

Key functional Competencies/ Qualifications/ Experience:

Qualifications
• A level 8 or 9 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Must understand engineering and business principles.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office.

Experience
• At least 5 years’ experience ideally in a similar role/working environment

Skills/Knowledge
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proven technical skills
• Manage departmental costs
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office)
• Strong attention to detail
• Capable of working on their own initiative and within a team
• A work history of contributing and adding value to the overall performance of a previous
employer(s)

This vacancy provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the CRH group. CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies.

A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE. See www.crh.com for more information.

Visit www.irishcement.ie/careers for more information