Lead Facility Maintenance Specialist

Position Summary

Valicor Environmental Services is looking for a Lead Facility Maintenance Specialist to work at our St. Louis, Missouri facility.  This role will help lead the maintenance team, improve preventive maintenance execution, reduce unplanned downtime, and partner closely with Operations to support equipment reliability and facility performance.

Mechanical Maintenance

• Industrial pump installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
• Bearings, seals, couplings, and alignment procedures
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge
• Conveyor systems and rotating equipment maintenance
• Preventive and predictive maintenance practices

Welding and Fabrication

• Perform basic welding and metal fabrication repairs on facility equipment, supports, brackets, and structural components as needed.
• Demonstrate proficiency with applicable welding processes, such as MIG, TIG, or stick welding.
• Safely use welding equipment and follow hot-work procedures, PPE requirements, and applicable safety standards.

Electrical Knowledge

• Industrial electrical systems (120V, 240V, 480V, and higher voltage systems as applicable)
• Motor controls and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Troubleshooting electrical circuits and control systems
• Reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Knowledge of PLCs and automation systems preferred

Blueprint and Technical Drawing Interpretation

• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic blueprints
• Understand P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Interpret equipment manuals, specifications, and technical documentation
• Create and update maintenance records and drawings

Computer Skills

• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Maintenance planning and scheduling software
• Equipment data entry and reporting
• Basic knowledge of industrial automation interfaces and diagnostics

Leadership Skills

• Lead and coordinate maintenance technicians
• Assign work orders and prioritize maintenance activities
• Train and mentor team members
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate contractors and vendors
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies

Safety and Compliance

• OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Arc Flash awareness
• PPE requirements
• Environmental and facility compliance standards
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Problem-Solving Skills

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures
• Analyze equipment performance issues
• Perform root cause failure analysis
• Develop corrective and preventive maintenance solutions
• Respond effectively to emergency equipment breakdowns

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman or equivalent maintenance experience
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• 2+ years of leadership or lead technician experience
• Technical certification, associate degree, or equivalent training
• Experience. in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial facilities

About Valicor:

Headquartered in Monroe, Ohio. Valicor is the largest provider of non-hazardous wastewater treatment services in North America. Leveraging its extensive fleet of tankers and a network of strategically located centralized wastewater treatment (“CWT”) facilities, the Company transports and processes diverse wastewater streams that result from the manufacture of industrial and consumer goods.

Valicor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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