Allied Reliability, Inc. has a Vibration Analyst position open in the PdM technology field. This position is located in Eddyville, IA.

Primary duties will be vibration data collection, analysis and technical reporting, and maintaining accurate, up-to-date predictive maintenance database programs.

Candidates should have a minimum of Level I Vibration Certification or equivalent experience, be self motivated, detail oriented, and results driven.

A complete benefits package is offered including medical, dental, and 401K available upon date of hire. Relocation packages and company paid technical training available.

If interested, e-mail your resume to or call (812) 443-5705.

Our website is http://www.alliedreliability.com

As a Terminal Manager with Holcim (US) Inc., in Saint Paul, MN you will be responsible for management of all practices related to accurate and timely barge, rail and truck ordering and unloading at the St. Paul terminal and Inver Grove Heights bag warehouse. With excellent customer service skills and successful track record, you will supervise personnel while maintaining a safe working environment.  The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three to five years experience.

To be considered for this position, qualified candidates can submit their resume on-line at http://www.holcim.us or via e-mail address and reference job number CAAR546256 in the subject line of the e-mail.

Holcim (US) has a production capacity of 15 million tons of cement through 14 cement-production plants and more than 70 distribution terminals and approximately half of our product is used in government-related work.  Please visit our website (http://www.holcim.us) to learn more about Holcim’s commitments, values and vision.

Holcim (US) Inc., with annual sales of over $1.1 billion, is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers and distributors of cement and mineral components.  The company is a subsidiary of Holcim Ltd, of Switzerland, one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement, aggregates (gravel and sand), concrete and construction-related services.

Are you looking for a company that offers growth and opportunity, challenging work, the freedom to choose only the benefits that suit you and your family, flexibility to select the right levels of coverage for your lifestyle and the peace of mind in knowing that you are saving for the future?  In addition to base and incentive compensation that is competitive both inside and outside our industry, Holcim offers an exceptional benefits program including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Pension, Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation, Holidays, Relocation Assistance, Educational Assistance Program and Career Opportunities (both domestically and internationally). 

Holcim (US) has an immediate opening, due to a recent promotion, for a dynamic, results-oriented, experienced Reliability Engineer to be located at its plant in Clarksville, MO.  The plant maintenance engineer will be responsible for the facilitation of continuous improvement processes around equipment availability and reliability. Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Condition Based Maintenance program (CBM) at Clarksville. This program includes, but is not limited, to vibration analysis, lubrication management, non-destructive testing and other predictive technologies. Work with planning, reliability & corrective maintenance area employees to establish a predictive maintenance environment and philosophy.  Analyse and eliminate of repetitive problems through root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, statistical review, FMEA and similar techniques.  Ensure employees and contractors observe safe work practices and perform work assignments within MSHA and Company established safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and previous experience in cement or heavy industrial maintenance (3-5 years or more) required.  This engineer will have a focus on safety, self-starting and able to work with minimum supervision with solid decision-making abilities, possess ability to interact and function as a team with other departments, conducting and participating effectively in meetings, able to gain commitment; be an effective leader, and have excellent problem-solving, planning and organization skills.

To be considered for this position, qualified candidates can submit their resume on-line at http://www.holcim.com/US or via e-mail address mailto:careers-us@holcim.com?subject=Sales%20Tax%20Analyst%20(CAAR84630) and reference CAAR539925 in the subject line of the e-mail.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Holcim is able to offer an environment that is both enriching and rewarding while offering a unique opportunity to acquire and enhance leadership and technical skills. The Holly Hill, South Carolina facility has an immediate opening for a self-starting, results-oriented experienced Electrical Maintenance Planner. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. 2-5 years experience in maintenance and/or planning experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment with Electrical/Instrumentation experience. Technical knowledge of cement manufacturing and electrical components and instrumentation and maintenance practices. Overall knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, internals, maintenance and procurement systems. Computer software knowledge in Excel, Word, Project, SAP, etc. is preferred. The individual should be able to interface with all levels of maintenance personnel and plant management.
As the Electrical Maintenance Planner at Holcim, you will work closely with the Maintenance & Electrical team at the Holly Hill plant. With your proven project management, planning and engineering talent, you will assist in the planning of major and minor equipment outages for electrical department and maintain project schedules for maintenance services and materials. You will be responsible management of SAP notifications, work orders, and creation and management of electrical purchase requisitions service entries for contractor services. Networking and establishing working partnerships with local vendors & O.E.M suppliers for electrical components and parts is critical in this role. You will work closely with the Electrical Manager in preparing the plant maintenance and capital expenditure budget and work with local procurement personnel to help facilitate parts ordering & staging for job execution. As with all employees at the Holly Hill plant, you will be responsible for safety, housekeeping, and key performance indicators as it pertains to duties.

To be considered for this position, qualified candidates can submit their resume on-line at http://www.holcim.us/ or via e-mail address and reference CAAR547573 in the subject line of the e-mail.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation (KUCC), a world-class mining and mineral processing company, in Salt Lake City, Utah has three openings for Predictive Maintenance Specialists for its smelter.

Kennecott is owned by Rio Tinto, a world leader in the mining industry, and the largest diversified mining company in North America. Rio Tinto Group companies are present in more than 40 countries worldwide and together employ more than 40,000 people. We offer exciting and unique opportunities for a global career. Learn more at http://www.riotinto.com and http://www.kennecott.com.

The individuals selected for these Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Specialist positions will work closely with Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, and others to minimize equipment downtime and life cycle costs. They will use PdM technologies to identify equipment failures in early stages; thereby allowing maintenance to be performed on a scheduled basis. They will promote precision maintenance practices and use PdM technologies to evaluate the quality of repairs and installations. 

PdM Specialists are responsible and accountable for safely collecting, analyzing, and reporting on the general health of plant assets. Below is a list of duties they complete in order to achieve this goal:
• Perform, interpret data, and report on the following tasks:
 Vibration analysis inspections
 Tribology (oil analysis) inspections
 Infrared (thermal) inspections
 Ultrasonic testing
 Motor Current Evaluation (MCEmax) inspections
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations.
• Assist the Reliability Engineer when implementing RCM study findings.
• Assist craftsman during precision alignments and/or balancing tasks.
• Recommending repairs based on PdM data.
• Create requisitions and notifications in SAP when a need for maintenance has been identified.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:
• High School Diploma or higher required as well as at least one-year experience with two or more PdM technologies and a sound background in maintenance
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision
• An excellent safety work record and demonstrated safety behaviors
• Able and willing to work a schedule that supports the business needs (may include shift work, weekend work, and holiday work)
• Computer competency including basic Excel skills - basic formatting, formulas, charts/graphs and manipulation of data. Experience with SAP, DMSI and other PdM software desired

Kennecott offers competitive compensation as well as excellent benefits, multiple and varied opportunities for growth and advancement, and the opportunity to be involved in exciting, leading-edge projects with one of the most progressive and forward-thinking companies in the industry. A competitive compensation and generous benefits package including retirement and 401(k) plans will be offered to the preferred candidate. Physical, drug screen, reference, education and background checks will be conducted. 

Due to the large volume of responses we receive, you will only be contacted by Rio Tinto if additional information is requested or if you are selected for an interview.

Qualified candidates apply online: http://www.riotinto.com/careers
This position is open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Maintenance Strategies Inc. is a leading professional services and software company focused on establishing Condition Based Maintenance programs and enhancing advanced asset management practices.  The position will include Program Management responsibilities to implement the various processes that are components of an advanced CBM program, including definition of tasks, assignment of responsibilities to key personnel and assessment of program results.  The position will act as the point of contact for the client and the project teams and maintain an overview of project developments and activities.

Requirements include excellent communication skills, experience in managing contracts/budgets, and a customer-oriented and flexible attitude. High level of abstractive capacity and good verbal and written skills are prized. 

Positions are expected to be available within the next 2-6 months in the (a) Bethesda, Maryland and (b) King of Prussia, Pennsylvania areas. 

Please send resume to both and to Maintenance Strategies Inc.,1150 First Ave, Suite 930, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Maintenance Strategies Inc. is a leading professional services and software company focused on establishing Condition Based Maintenance programs and enhancing advanced asset management practices.  The position will be responsible for (a) collecting diagnostic data, or defining diagnostic data to be collected and (b) analyzing, or training customers to analyze, the diagnostic data.  Applicable technology experience could include:  Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis, Ultrasonic Testing/Leak Detection or Electric System/Motor diagnostics. 

Requirements include excellent communication skills, an understanding of maintenance processes, and a customer-oriented and flexible attitude. High level of abstractive capacity and good verbal and written skills are prized. 

Positions are expected to be available within the next 2-6 months in the (a) Bethesda, Maryland and (b) King of Prussia, Pennsylvania areas. 

Please send resume to both and to Maintenance Strategies Inc.,1150 First Ave, Suite 930, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Maintenance Strategies Inc. is a leading professional services and software company focused on establishing Condition Based Maintenance programs and enhancing advanced asset management practices.  Maintenance Strategies Inc. seeks highly motivated individuals skilled in the Mechanical and/or Electrical trades with predictive maintenance ambitions.  Maintenance Strategies Inc. will provide training which could include collecting and analyzing PDM diagnostic data.  Technology training and job tasks could include Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis, Ultrasonic Testing/Leak Detection and Electric System/Motor diagnostics. 

Requirements include excellent communication skills, an understanding of maintenance processes, and a customer-oriented and flexible attitude. High level of abstractive capacity and good verbal and written skills are prized. 

Positions are expected to be available within the next 2-6 months in the (a) Bethesda, Maryland and (b) King of Prussia, Pennsylvania areas. 

Please send resume to both and to Maintenance Strategies Inc.,1150 First Ave, Suite 930, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Mainsaver currently has an opening for a Professional Services Consultant. We are looking for a candidate experienced in implementation of CMMS software. Essential skills include the ability to work directly with clients at all levels within the organization, lead business process discoveries, generate Project Requirements Analysis documents, and apply Mainsaver software functions to business workflows. Activities will include hardware and third-party software installation and configuration, installation and configuration of the Mainsaver Software, specification and development of interfaces to existing systems, data mapping and cleaning, and end user training. The candidate should have experience with Mainsaver or other CMMS packages, Infomaker, or Crystal Reports, as well as a good understanding of maintenance practices including; Preventive Maintenance programs, maintenance planning and scheduling, and storeroom management and procurement.

Duties & Responsibilities 1. Work with client as project lead throughout the development cycle from initial requirements analysis to production implementation. 2. Maintain high awareness of MRO Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) 3. Communicate and manage customer expectations relating to project deliverables and timelines. 4. Provide comprehensive CMMS training. 5. Identify further software and Professional Service revenue opportunities within the client site. 6. Design and tailor systems to client requirements. 7. Design technical and functional specifications. 8. Extensive travel required .

Essential Knowledge & Skills 1. 5 - 10 years experience in a maintenance management, planning, scheduling, engineering or operations role 2. Experience in a project management or consulting role is desirable as is experience with CMMS tools 3. Must be able to perform analysis, requirements definition, solution specification, project planning and technical support. 4. Must be familiar with CMMS software core products and services and implementation methodologies. 5. Must have excellent presentation, organization and planning skills. 6. Proven analytical and problem solving skills. 7. Effective communication skills both written and verbal. 8. Excellent time management skills, ability to meet deadlines. 9. General Knowledge of:

Infomaker, Crystal Reports, Oracle, MS SQL Server, or Sybase SQL Anywhere Databases, PowerBuilder Development Tools, Microsoft Office Product Suite, Microsoft 200x, XP Operating Systems, Microsoft IIS Citrix Tools, VPN WebX

We offer competitive salaries and full roster of benefits that include complimentary life insurance plan; health/dental/vision coverage at no cost; paid vacation and holidays; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and 401(k) benefits.

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We presently have a vacancy in our Transmission Field Operations group for an Apprentice Transmission Lineman - North Transmission Crew, Acheson. This is an entry-level position for a prospective Transmission Lineman. Under the supervision of the Transmission Crew Manager and the direction of the Foreman and Lineman, the Apprentice Lineman is required to assist in the building, modifying or maintaining of all Transmission Line Facilities.  The North Transmission crew is responsible for maintaining lines in the northern part of AltaLink’s service area and there is a requirement to work away from crew’s regular from 1 to 3 nights per week.  On occasion longer durations away from home headquarters may be required.

Responsibilities
To function as a lineman–in–training, performing ground duties, assisting the lineman and /or foreman, receive instruction in the performance of Lineman duties (including learning to climb poles and towers), operate vehicles and equipment, perform any other related duties that may be required.
Assist in the performance of line maintenance in a safe and efficient manner where de-energized. Live Line Hot Stick or Live Line Bare hand techniques are utilized on voltages up to and including 500kV.
Assist in the stringing, sagging, tie in, dead-end and splicing of conductors tensioned or un-tensioned for all conductors including self-dampening (SD) conductors.
Respond to unscheduled outages as the result of weather, component failures, vehicular accidents, etc.
Physically capable of performing work from man-basket, buckets, helicopters, poles and towers.
Assist/learn the safe operation of heavy and tracked equipment including radial arm diggers, line truck, crane and Foremost as required.
Learn the safe operation and maintenance of hand tools as may be required for the job including blocks, grips, jacks, hot line tools and cover up, etc.
Maintain good public relations with individuals inside and outside the company.
Be a positive team member through open communication and active participation in crew tasks.
Maintain a keen sense of personal and group safety at all times and exercise appropriate caution when working with tension for rigging, on or close to energized equipment.

Qualifications
Class 5 Drivers License Class 1 or Class 3 with air endorsement would be an asset.
Minimum grade 12 Diploma; Math 20.
Good physical condition and manual dexterity, capable of passing the physical fitness requirements.
Capable of lifting objects greater than 25 Kg’s.
Mechanical ability.
Candidate must be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The candidate must be capable of working efficiently in both independent or team environment.
The ability to work at heights and in varying extreme climates.

Candidates interested in applying for this position please visit the AltaLink web site at http://www.altalink.ca/careers and apply on line before October 30 2007.