Asset Support Specialist

Harsco Environmental

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes safe work practices and safety methods; performs other duties as assigned
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the AM&M Support Managers, site management, maintenance supervision, co-workers, outside agencies, and the public
• Evaluates and enter asset management data into AM&M Support platforms and apps
• Review & distribute weekly regional KPI status to the sites and appropriate personnel as directed
• Reviews work order status related to the asset management program; for completeness, accuracy, comments, and variances; contacts appropriate staff member to make necessary updates, resolving issues from completing and closing work orders for the sites
• Coordinates and schedules meetings as needed for training in the CMMS and data systems for the sites and the AM&M Teams as necessary
• Prepare & review reports from data platforms: asset condition, maintenance planning/scheduling, completed work orders; may evaluate output for trends
• Assists with data integration to asset management databases, identifying end user AM&M training and platform needs, resolving user concerns, participates in testing, prototyping, and training for onboarding of new team members and implementation of new and existing AM&M platforms & applications
• Through proactive ownership, the successful candidate will drive KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and the quality and integrity of data capture via interaction with stakeholders at the sites
• Make recommendations for maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods to improve overall asset and equipment reliability and performance
• Develop and maintain regular communications with their assigned sites reporting situational asset health, escalating priorities and situations as necessary
• Assist sites with documentation to analyze equipment failure data and performance reports to identify trends and areas for improvement, focusing on root cause analysis and long-term solutions
• Assist Asset Support Managers to analyzing reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and failure mode and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) processes to systematically assess critical asset failures, develop preventative standards and define maintenance priorities
• Assist Asset Support Managers to design and oversee condition-based monitoring (telemetry) programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication analysis, to predict equipment failures and schedule preventive maintenance
• Assist in the lease vs buy business models, vendors, and suppliers in partnership with Asset Support Managers and procurement efforts
• Contribute in the development and submission of annual CapEx plan with follow-up to also assist in executing and budget conformance
• Help facilitate training and development programs for maintenance and operations staff to enhance their understanding of reliability & operating principles and practices
• Aid and support Asset Support Managers in the day-to-day guidance of maintenance activities for a geographic area of operating sites, providing technical support to the site Maintenance Supervisors, supporting in the delivery of improved standards & quality of work.  Will have responsibility for multiple operating locations, overseeing multiples of fixed and mobile wheeled assets, providing asset management services and equipment to Harsco Metals & Minerals operations team

1. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Basic Qualifications

• Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience
  • 1 plus years’ experience coordinating maintenance activities preferably in a Steel, Mining, or heavy industrial environment
  • 2 plus years’ experience in maintenance scheduling/planning in CMMS

1. Preferred Qualifications 

• Education

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mining, Mechanical, Process or Electrical or other relevant vocational accredited qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Experience
• 3 plus years’ experience coordinating multi-site, multi-functional Maintenance team and activities preferably in a Steel, Mining, or heavy industrial environment
• 3 plus years’ experience managing financial performance in a Maintenance and/or Operations setting
• 3 plus years’ experience managing spare parts and inventory

• Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working with and being a member of multi-functional teams to include Finance, Operations, Engineering, HR, and Procurement
  • Able to lead by example from the front, with integrity, and accountability

• Technical Skills

• Proficient in MS Office platforms
• Proficient in CMMS
• Proficient in Oracle
• Ability to extrapolate, assemble, analyze, and interpret data, identify opportunities, and make recommendations based on data analysis
• Ability to develop and assemble presentations and reports for business improvement opportunities

• Other Skills

• Ability to effectively plan and organize time, multiple projects, and time sensitive due dates
• An understanding for “sense-of-urgency” as it relates to the service industry and avoiding service interruption
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret large amounts of cost and performance related data

1. Essential Functions 

• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual
• The ability to work cooperatively with others
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
• The ability to perform several tasks at once
• The ability to follow direction or instruction
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
• Work conditions may include the following:  working near moving mechanical parts, in outdoor weather conditions, and in extreme non-weather heat
• Moderate to Loud noise
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight a minimum of 10% of the time

“We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Environmenntal’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Environmental offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Jeff Knecht, Recruiting Manager, at jknecht@harsco.com and Harsco Environmental will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  Please email only for disability application. No other inquiries will receive a response.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.”

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