Maintenance Superintendent

4 days ago
Company CalPortland
Location Mojave, California
Employment Type Full-time
Posted on August 23, 2026
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Job Description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the maintenance of the cement plant and Quarry in accordance with established procedures and schedules. This position requires approximately 20% hands-on fieldwork and 80% office work and works at the close direction of the Plant Superintendent.

Benefits

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision 
    • low-cost premiums even for family coverage
  • Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • Paid sick/vacation/holiday
  • 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Additional voluntary benefits 
Compensation

$130k-$160k DOE

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the direction and management of all maintenance activities in the Plant and Quarry including mobile equipment
  • Organizes and oversees all preventative maintenance work as well as emergency repairs to equipment
  • Supervises the planner, maintenance engineer, electrical, mechanical, and automation supervisors. 
  • Responsible for staying within budgets set by the Plant Superintendent
  • Assists Plant superintendent in Kiln reline organization, planning, and execution
  • Develop and implement successful training programs for plant personnel
  • Works with the Engineering department on specifications and development of CAPEX projects
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local labor, safety, and environmental regulations
  • Responsible for machinery reliability improvement
  • Responsible for maintenance planning, daily and yearly outages, and predictive maintenance
  • Manages spare parts
  • Plans, coordinates, and schedules work required
Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred

Requirements/Qualifications
  • Physical requirements: working in confined spaces, welding, cutting, ability to lift over 50 lbs., climb up to elevations of 100 ft.
  • Ability to operate mobile equipment (forklift, manlift, front-end loader, boom truck, crane)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
  • Solid mechanical/control system skills and the ability to train others
  • Able to work effectively both individually and as part of a team
  • Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.