Lead CMMS deployment and adoption at pilot facilities, including building out asset hierarchies, equipment master data, and standardized data entry practices so the system actively informs maintenance work, and use lessons learned to develop a phased rollout plan for the remaining facilities
Identify and prioritize the highest-risk equipment and facilities — particularly hot oil/thermal systems, transfer pumps, and blending/emulsification equipment — to focus initial improvement efforts where risk is greatest
Establish spare parts inventory strategy, stocking levels, and upkeep across the facility network
Develop a phased, multi-year roadmap for building the company's maintenance management program across the facility network, and secure leadership buy-in and resourcing for the plan
Define baseline maintenance and reliability key performance indicators (KPIs) — e.g., PM compliance, backlog aging, planned-vs-reactive work ratio, downtime, and establish a regular reporting cadence to leadership
Ongoing responsibilities
Partner with the Operations team to define and achieve maintenance, plant performance, and reliability objectives
Lead the phased CMMS rollout across all 23 facilities, driving user adoption and sustaining data quality network-wide
Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs for hot oil/thermal fluid heating systems, transfer pumps, piping, and blending/emulsification equipment
Lead root cause analysis and failure investigations for recurring or critical equipment issues
Manage maintenance backlog and scheduling practices companywide
Support site outage and turnaround planning
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for maintenance activities, including startup and shutdown procedures for storage, heating, pumping, and blending systems, and facilitate knowledge-sharing and adoption of these best practices across facilities
Create and maintain equipment files, technical documentation, and a documentation storage methodology at each facility
Develop processes and train personnel on fiscal planning, budgeting, performance tracking, and forecasting for equipment maintenance, including quantifying deferred maintenance and capital needs and building business cases for investment
Assess current maintenance workforce skill levels across facilities and ensure proper onboarding, coaching, training, and development — including building structured skills-development pathways — for personnel performing maintenance tasks
Partner with the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team to identify and close existing maintenance-related compliance gaps
Ensure ongoing maintenance processes meet OSHA, environmental, and DOT bulk-loading requirements
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills
Education Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline required
Equivalent combination of education and directly relevant maintenance leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience Qualification
5+ years of experience in a maintenance or operational leadership role (Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Manager, or similar) within bulk liquid, chemical, or heavy industrial process operations required
Experience building or maturing a maintenance and reliability program from a low-maturity baseline, including CMMS implementation, data build-out, and multi-site rollout preferred
7+ years of maintenance and reliability experience preferred
Background in liquid asphalt, asphalt emulsion, or other bulk liquid/thermal storage and terminal operations preferred
Experience supporting maintenance programs across multiple sites or facilities within a single organization preferred
Skills and Abilities
Thorough technical knowledge of processing facilities and equipment and their maintenance requirements
Proficiency using CMMS and maintenance data to analyze performance, identify trends, and build business cases
Lean Six Sigma experience preferred
Ability to lead and communicate effectively with employees, leaders, and external contacts at all organizational levels, both in-person and remotely
Ability to lead change and influence plant leaders and operators without direct authority
Ability to work and manage multiple-sites and projects at one time
Proficient at financial reporting and forecasting
Ability to perform effectively in urgent situations, exercising sound judgment and decisiveness to achieve operational objectives
Demonstrated integrity, honesty, and commitment to excellence in all work activities and interactions
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred
Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
OSHA 10- or 30-Hour certification preferred
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Frequent travel across the facility network, including occasional overnight and multiple-night stays (approximately 20–30%)
Work may involve exposure to outdoor conditions, heat, noise, and bulk liquid storage/handling environments typical of asphalt terminal operations
Occasional requirement to wear PPE and work near heated equipment, storage tanks, and loading/unloading areas
About Asphalt Materials, Inc.
Asphalt Materials, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Since 1956, Asphalt Materials has prioritized safety and created a people-focused culture around asphalt expertise and innovation. Through its commitment to building long-term relationships with employees, customers and vendors based on trust and confidence, Asphalt Materials creates solutions to issues affecting customers and our communities. Asphalt Materials is a part of The Heritage Group’s family of businesses. Learn more at www.asphalt-materials.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
#AsphaltMaterialsInc
