Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. 

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

• Ensure the Company's plant rules of conduct, health, and safety are applied and enforced. Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards during maintenance planning and execution.
• Work directly with the Maintenance Manager, Planner, Superintendents, and Reliability team to schedule all required Major Maintenance tasks. Analyze equipment performance data and failure trends to adjust maintenance strategies and improve asset reliability.
• Work directly with the Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, and Finance team to develop an annual maintenance budget.
• Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure timely ordering and availability of spare parts, services, and materials. Review and update Bill of Materials (BOMs) to ensure parts availability and reduce delays in Major Maintenance execution.
• Forecast costs for labor, materials, spare parts, and contracted services based on planned Major Maintenance activities.
• Support shutdown and turnaround planning by developing detailed task lists, resource requirements, and execution timelines.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule compliance, backlog management, and equipment uptime. Participate in root cause analysis (RCFA) and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Communicate and participate effectively with the plant operation team to resolve scheduling conflicts and prioritize urgent repairs. Continuously improve scheduling processes and tools to enhance maintenance efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime..
• The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler may occasionally assume supervisory responsibilities during critical situations and is expected to be on-call to oversee mechanical repairs as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenace or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in maintenance planing or scheduling in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficient in CMMS software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or simialr). 
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems.

• Ability to read technical drawings, equipment manuals, and BOMs.

• Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and lean maintenance practices is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with scheduling tools like MS Project is a plus.

• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

•  Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to safety and compliance.

• Demonstrated leadership and project coordination capabilities

• Strong interpersonal skills for working with technicians, engineers, vendors, and operations teams.

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work at heights, climb stairs and ladders, and bend or stoop for long periods in varying weather conditions and high noise levels.

• Will be on call 24 hours and may work overtime/weekends/holidays.

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.