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We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA). As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture. With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future. Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it. Summary/Job Scope:

The Mechanical Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and managing all mechanical maintenance activities across the cement manufacturing operation to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance of plant assets. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for mechanical maintenance, reliability improvement, preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and major shutdown activities while supporting the achievement of production, quality, environmental, and financial objectives. Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environment

Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S;) and environmental policies for mechanical maintenance personnel.



Promote and reinforce a solid safety culture by implementing targeted actions to prevent health and safety incidents during maintenance activities. Contribute to plant housekeeping and overall site cleanliness. Maintain effective internal controls to ensure efficient operations, prevent fraud, and safeguard company assets and resources. Maintenance Planning & Equipment Reliability

Collaborate with the Planning and Reliability department to determine, plan, and schedule corrective and preventive mechanical maintenance actions required to ensure the reliable operation of plant equipment and installations. Maintain the mechanical maintenance team’s readiness to respond efficiently to emergencies or urgent equipment breakdowns. Contribute to the development and planning of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to ensure the long-term reliability and performance of equipment and installations, in collaboration with relevant departments. Prepare weekly and daily maintenance plans and work orders based on preventive maintenance schedules and planned corrective maintenance activities. Coordinate the supervision and execution of work orders, including failure data collection (causes, symptoms), labor time verification (internal and external), material withdrawals, bill of materials (BOM) validation, and ensuring the quality of work performed. Manage and supervise maintenance activities carried out by third-party contractors. Collaborate with Production,



Process, CAPEX, and Electrical and Preventive Maintenance teams in executing complex maintenance activities. Inventory & Asset Management

Support Net Working Capital (NWC) optimization by identifying critical equipment components through risk assessments, proposing optimal spare parts inventory levels using tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and assessing the remaining life of critical equipment. Define strategies to extend equipment lifespan and establish replacement planning aligned with cost targets and the Plant Master Plan (PMP). Supplier and Contractor Management

Provide technical specifications and support the qualification, evaluation, and selection of suppliers and contractors delivering mechanical maintenance services. Budgeting & Cost Control

Support the Maintenance Manager in preparing and monitoring the maintenance budget, ensuring effective cost planning, tracking, and control. Implement systematic and effective solutions to meet or exceed budgetary targets. Compliance, Systems and Process Improvement

Communicate and enforce company regulations, objectives, permits, policies, and procedures while optimizing internal processes and organizational structures within the maintenance team. Supervise personnel to ensure consistent application of standards and compliance with ISO requirements. Adhere to the Votorantim Cimentos Production System (VCPS) and Votorantim Cimentos Maintenance Excellence (VCME) standards and monitor weekly and monthly VCME performance indicators (KPIs and DWMR). Team Leadership and Development:

Monitor the performance of internal and external mechanical maintenance personn

📌 Mechanical Maintenance Manager (Bowmanville)
🏢 Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA)
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