Assistant Maintenance Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

This position leads maintenance supervisors, and plans and assists in the management of mechanics, and millwrights conducting maintenance and repairs of operating equipment for an export grain and/or oilseed facility.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Schedules predictive and preventative maintenance, which includes holding regular meetings with personnel to plan/isolate and repair equipment
• Plans and distributes daily work orders to LDC and third party.
• Gathers parts needed and checks spare parts inventory by utilizing CMMS / SAP system
• Maintains equipment information, repair files, and parts data for up-to-date accuracy
• Plans and supervises maintenance jobs and projects as directed to ensure a safe, timely and cost-effective outcome
• Collects and processes predictive/reliability data from plant equipment to schedule repairs by maintaining good communication with production personnel and Maintenance Superintendent
• Learns plant process and procedures for better understanding of how equipment is utilized
• Maintains good working knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environmental policies, rules, and procedures pertinent to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to 
• Ensures employees are provided required training for area, jobs, and tasks prior to assigning work
• Reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees
• Performs job/cost analysis, safety/risk analysis, and preventative maintenance analysis. 
• Ensures orderly shift change by communicating issues and/or ongoing tasks with operations staff,
  Maintenance Superintendent, and maintenance staff
• Collects, records, and analyzes production (including downtime) data to optimize efficiencies and product quality and assist and perform RCA and action to improve the reliability and Maintainability of the Assets.
• Conducts annual evaluations and reports
• Active and visible presence in the field.  Performs daily inspections of jobs pertaining to safety, quality, and timeliness of executions.
• Assist on Planning, Control and follow up off Annual shut down.
• Assist on evaluate Technician’s performance and detect gaps between training and skill need it for the tasks.
• Help to coordinate shift covert during PTO of personal or holidays.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards
• Conduct’s “toolbox” maintenance and safety meetings as required including 07 Am meeting and 2 PM Meeting

• Accepts/carries out/completes other duties as assigned.
• Assist on the selection of new equipment for projects, and on startup of new equipment.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred qualifications:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in related fields, such as, engineering and/or agriculture.

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience in Maintenance Management or Maintenance Planning or Supervisor.
• Two (2) years of experience in welding, cutting, gearbox repair, pump alignment, material handling systems, preventative maintenance with exposure and/or instrument and electrical work in an industrial processing facility or in a machine shop with exposure to PM programs

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Knowledge of maintaining bulk conveying equipment and systems
• Knowledge of reliability techniques, preventive and predictive tasks, KPI, leading and lagging indicators.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery
• Knowledge of Hydraulic systems function and Troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems including PLC, VFD, soft start and HMI.
• Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory and safety requirements the facility operates under (e.g., OSHA, EPA, BATF, NDEQ)
• Knowledge of and ability to operate computer control systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to give direction with respect to operation/repairs
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires            regular bending and lifting. 
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience with PC based maintenance programs and conducts training and follow up with technicians in the use of these systems

Equipment Used

• Vibration analysis, thermography and calibration tools
• Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, I Pad.
• Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Industrial machinery and grain elevator operating equipment
• Use of electrical tools and testing equipment
• Forklift pickup truck, UTV.
• Manual tools, chain hoists, special tools.

Working Conditions

• Off-shift call-in requirements when needed.  Extensions of regular working hours are necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training, or to respond to emergencies. Depending on business conditions and seasonal demands night, weekend, and holiday work is not uncommon. Frequent visits to industrial operation areas are necessary with exposure to a variety of temperatures, prevailing weather conditions, and some exposure to chemicals, gases,

vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids. There will be occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise. Position will require some stair climbing. Work is sometimes above ground level and sometimes Off shore.
 

Employee Supervision

• Assists Maintenance Superintendent in directing electricians and maintenance personnel
• Has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, & discipline of employees as well as supervise, manage, & direct work.

Decision Making/Accountability

• Plans and assists with the controlling of maintenance functions and staff at an export grain facility. Plans and allocates the work of maintenance personnel to achieve daily production goals. Investigates and resolves any operating equipment issues.  Must follow supervisor’s directions to ensure peak production efficiencies and safe conditions as well as employ an understanding of Company standards and government regulations with respect to areas of responsibility to ensure ongoing compliance.  This position must participate in plant start-ups and shut-downs as directed.

Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities

• Is an active member of the facility SHE Program.  Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.  Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work.  Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner.  Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.  

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us