• Corporate Equipment Manager

    Upstone Materials (State College, PA)


    Corporate Equipment Manager

     

    Company: HRI

     

    Country: USA

     

    Type of Contract: Regular / Permanent

     

    Publication Date: May 14, 2025

     

    HRI, Inc., a Colas USA subsidiary, operates primarily in, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Today, HRI, is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, water, sewer, treatment plants, bridges, and paving. HRI also has six asphalt plants. Our company benefits from being part of a much larger organization while still maintaining local control over our activities and preserving close ties to the communities we serve. To learn more about HRI visit www.hriinc.com/ .

     

    The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com .

     

    About the Company

     

    HRI and IA Construction are seeking an experienced Corporate Equipment manager to oversee our plants and equipment in our Central/Western PA region.

     

    Since its beginnings in 1924, IA Construction has maintained a commitment to excellence in all aspects of the road construction process. By emphasizing the importance of our employees and their safety, the leaders of IA have fostered a team-oriented organization that continually delivers quality and cost-effective solutions for the roads of tomorrow.

     

    HRI is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, water treatment plants, bridges, and paving. We have the resources, management, technology, and equipment to deliver quality projects on time.

     

    We are also proud subsidiaries of Colas USA, committed to upholding the Business Principles of the Colas Group. These principles guide our actions and relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees, ensuring a foundation of trust and integrity in all our endeavors.

    Job Summary

    We are currently looking for a Corporate Equipment Manager to help optimize the value and control the costs of the Company’s Plants and Equipment. This position reports directly to the Director of Plants and Equipment and will be based out of either our State College, PA or Franklin, PA office

    Main Responsibilities

    + Advise in purchase and maintenance of assets.

    + Coordinate the maintenance teams within the company.

    + Working with Managers, establish long-term needs for investment in Plants and Equipment.

    + Evaluate whether to replace, repair, rent, divest equipment.

    + Coordinate cost and completion of the renovation projects.

    + Develop HRI’s image and promote innovations.

    + Optimize the use and cost of energy used throughout the company.

    + Lead all aspects of equipment and accounting and recordkeeping.

    + Promote and organize training and communication throughout the company.

    + Due diligence of assets involved with new acquisitions.

    Reliability And Process Improvement

    + Reliability Analysis: Conducting analyses to assess the reliability of construction equipment and systems, identifying potential failure modes and their effects.

    + Preventive Maintenance Planning: Developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment downtime and extend the lifespan of machinery.

    + Data Collection and Analysis: Gathering and analyzing data on equipment performance and maintenance history to identify trends and areas for improvement.

    + Root Cause Analysis: Investigating equipment failures to determine root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

    + Collaboration: Working with other engineering teams, maintenance personnel, and operators to ensure proper use and care of equipment.

    + Performance Monitoring: Monitoring equipment performance using reliability metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure that machinery operates efficiently.

    + Training and Support: Providing training and support to maintenance staff and operators on reliability practices and procedures.

    + Compliance and Standards: Ensuring that equipment and maintenance practices comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

    + Budgeting and Cost Control: Assisting in the development of budgets for maintenance activities and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of reliability initiatives.

    + Continuous Improvement: Promoting a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

     

    Education and Requirements

     

    + B.S. or equivalent experience in mechanical, industrial or civil engineering strongly preferred.

    + 8-10 yrs prior experience in manufacturing and construction equipment preferred.

    + Ability to compile, process, and analyze large amounts of data and convert into information to help make business decisions.

    + Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

    + Work with the utmost concern for safety for self and others.

    + Management training or experience in asphalt, aggregate, terminal plants and/or road construction operations.

    + Strong business and financial savvy.

    + Strong digital literacy including excel, word, outlook, power point etc.

     

    Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ColasUSA\_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

     

    + to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying.

    + complete any part of the application process.

    + access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applyi.

     

    Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected] .

     

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