Mechanical Maintenance Manager

  • Talascend LLC
  • Calvert, Alabama
  • Full Time
Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Job ID

135031

Job Type

Direct Hire

Industry

Manufacturing

Location

Calvert, Alabama, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.

Overview

The role involves overseeing operations within the mechanical maintenance division of a steelmaking team, supervising mechanics and staff to meet business objectives. The manager focuses on managing various critical systems and ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality in maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for safety, environmental, quality, and production for the mechanical maintenance team

Lead and participate in incident root cause analysis and corrective actions for failures, including safety, environmental, quality, and production issues

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and investigate related incidents

Ensure mechanics are appropriately trained to perform their duties safely

Maintain up-to-date work instructions and HIRAC procedures for refractory

Lead the mechanical team to achieve performance metrics related to production, cost, and quality

Communicate and provide leadership and vision to the mechanical team

Demonstrate and promote company values: safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability

Organize work schedules, vacations, and staffing replacements for the mechanical team

Evaluate team member performance and develop their skills, including disciplinary actions when necessary

Ensure workplace housekeeping is maintained at all times

Identify corrective measures if performance targets are not met

Collaborate with MHS, LMF, RH, CC, and lab teams for overall mill operations

Communicate with operations regarding maintenance needs and equipment performance

Follow up on process parameters, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions

Manage budget and financial performance of mechanical maintenance activities, including stock levels

Manage performance of contractors and vendors

Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities

Provide resources and support for engineers and specialists to meet their objectives

Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and sustainability standards

Foster an environment of trust and respect within the team

Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025 standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Management, or similar field preferred

Minimum of 5 years of mechanical team leadership or management experience in a steelmaking environment

In-depth knowledge of steelmaking mechanical processes and components

Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Intermediate computer skills, including SAP and Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills working with professionals, operations and maintenance personnel, and tradespeople

Technical knowledge of caster, EAF, ladle metallurgy facility, RH degassing, raw material handling system, and fugitive emission system is desired

Preferred Qualifications

No additional preferred qualifications provided

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Job ID: 520847100
Originally Posted on: 5/12/2026

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