Lead Maintenance Technicians

Reports To:
The Lead Maintenance Technician will report to the Operations Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Lead Maintenance Technicians will oversee a team of 3-5 other technicians.

Job Overview:
The Lead Maintenance Technicians will help to ensure continuous company operations by ensuring that the company’s facilities, machinery, and equipment are well-maintained in working order and by assisting in the planning of new projects and leading their implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Directs/coordinates the work of direct reports on a day-to-day basis.
• Works with Parts Manager to establish and maintain parts inventory and reasonable backstock of parts and equipment.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and plant systems.
• Inspects, evaluates, repairs, services, adjusts, and tunes a variety of equipment such as engines, motors, pumps, valves, control systems, boilers, heat exchangers, and chemical feed systems.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Cleans, services, and paints equipment, machinery, vehicles, structures, buildings, pipelines, storage tanks, and any other assets.
• Repairs, overhauls or replaces malfunctioning, damaged equipment or worn parts.
• Uses GMAW, GTAW, SMAW welding and Plasma cutting equipment to cut, heat, fabricate, and weld or braze various metals and/or metal alloy combinations, as needed for equipment repair and modification.
• Handles plumbing repair and installation for plant systems and equipment.
• Maintains and repairs HVAC systems to ensure proper climate control and air quality.
• Works with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems for equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Installs, programs, and troubleshoots Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Programs and troubleshoots PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) for automated systems.
• Reads, interprets, and creates some technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Troubleshoots complex equipment problems and recommends time, equipment, and materials required to effect repairs; makes emergency repairs, as required.
• Installs, repairs, and uses air compressors.
• Maintains knowledge of water treatment systems and processes.
• Maintains general knowledge and carpentry ability.
• Develops, reviews, and archives maintenance and repair operating procedures.
• Maintains accurate records and files electronically and/or in hard copy as required of job plans, work performed, and materials and supplies used.
• Regularly reviews critical equipment records to ensure asset condition updates and repair planning.
• Confers with staff to determine equipment problems; suggests methods of minimizing such problems in an operational setting.
• Performs and oversees confined space entry (CSE), as required.
• Performs and oversees Lockout Tag-out (LOTO) work.
• Provides input on supervised staff performance evaluations including matters of discipline and/or commendation.
• Observes appropriate safety procedures and works to applicable codes and guidelines.
• Attends and leads training and safety sessions as assigned.
• Provides technical assistance and trains staff in job specific and safe work procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or very similar field required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Experience in welding and metal fabrication (ARC/MIG/TIG).
• Basic plumbing skills for industrial applications.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, air compressors, water treatment systems, troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• Experience with VFD installation, programming, and troubleshooting.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail.
• Motivated by complex problem solving and adept at developing innovative solutions.
• Highly organized.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, crawl, stoop, climb for 8-10 hours.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to wear required PPE.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Responsible, reliable, punctual, and committed.