We Have
•A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automobile industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
•A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
•An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
•A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer
•Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
•Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
•100% Matching 401K up to 6%
•Life/Accidental Life Insurance
•Health Advocate Services
•Employee Assistance Program
•Tuition Reimbursement Program
•Career Path System and Training
•An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create
Your Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred and 5 years related work experience OR HS Diploma/GED and 7+ years of job-related work experience in lieu of degree.
•Working knowledge of Utilities, Overhead Cranes, Mobile Equipment, Switch Yards, Truck Scale Systems, Baghouses and HVAC.
•Knowledge and experience with predictive, preventative, and proactive maintenance methods.
•Experience teaching and enhancing direct reports skillsets and troubleshooting abilities.
•Good knowledge of AC/DC controls, motors, and transformers.
•Ability to troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical problems.
•Good communication and leadership skills with ability to develop strong working relationships in all areas of contact.
•Able to work a day shift, but must also be available on an on-call basis for nights and weekends.
Your Purpose
The areas of responsibility include Utilities, Cranes, Mobile Equipment and Buildings and Grounds. This position works closely with production personnel and management to ensure continuous operation and improvement. You will report directly to the Maintenance Superintendent. You will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance and establishing a productive, high performing, and safety conscious working environment. The major role of this job is to focus on all aspects related to safety, environmental, production, cost, quality, and people management through the continuous application of Gerdau principles for all areas of responsibility.
Your Work
•Duties will include controlling the work flow within the area of responsibility, assist in minimizing downtime/breakdowns and maximizing productivity, monitor performance, managing routine processes, and training employees in routine management standards.
•Facilitate training sessions for operators under a maintained training matrix on the compliance standards, routine methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes.
•Coach and develop the team at failure analysis and support the QIS methodology.
•Develop performance expectations, audit performance, document findings, and establish corrective action plans.
•Collaborate with and encourage operators on subjects pertaining to the GBS processes, audits, 5S initiatives, needs assessments, preventive maintenance and safety management processes and procedures, QIS, Kaizen Events, and other process routine management activities to identify opportunities for improvement and solve problems.
•Conduct trend analysis, compile, and analyze symptoms and failures.
•Administer all safety activities. Coordinates all emergency preparedness practices, policies, and procedures.
•Track performances on control items. Ensure compliance. Design and implement new as well as update existing standards.
•Audit performance, document findings, and develop corrective action plans.
•Oversee, contribute to, and support daily routine management activities including the GBS Processes/Tools in the day-by-day work.
•Establish and negotiate cell goals and manage Action Plans for area/cell of responsibility cell goal achievement.
•Improve equipment reliability using Predictive Technologies (PdM).
•Participate in continuous improvement projects using QIS, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizens, and other continuous improvement tools.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Petersburg, VA
Full-time
