Lead Industrial Dewater Technician
Job description
Job Summary
Performs rebuild and maintenance of centrifuges, pumps, augers, piping, mixers and any other mechanical equipment. Also, responsible for directing lower level Maintenance Mechanics/Process Technicians in operations on the preventive and predictive maintenance tasks along with rebuild procedures for this equipment. This position also requires operation of centrifuge technology and/or chemical treatment including Health Safety and Environmental, Production and leading and training operators. As Lead Technician – IWP, the role provides scheduling, guidance and training along with assisting other Mechanics/Technicians.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Immediately reports any discrepancies to the Fleet Manager.
- Ensures compliance with all processes (e.g. parts ordering, scheduling, fleet prides, warranty capture)
- Provides feedback to Sr. Operations Manager on performance and daily progress of activities
- Ensures timely and efficient functions within the shop and field.
- Performs periodic QCI inspections and ensures the timely and effective repair of any problems identified during an inspection.
- Provides assistance, guidance and direction to other shop and field personnel.
- Reviews and completes work orders daily.
- Directs work assignments to Mechanics / Process Techs
- Preventive Maintenance (PM) scheduling, review, schedule, sign PM’s, sign off others
- Makes recommendations regarding scheduling and assigned tasks in accordance with business needs
- May be required to lead safety meetings
- Provide estimates on time and material costs for repairs and new parts.
- Prepares requisitions for parts/supplies. Orders and receives parts and supplies as needed.
- Performs proficient inspection, diagnosis and complex repair of assigned equipment
- Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds. Assesses structural damage and assigns needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s).
- Performs field service calls for emergency breakdowns.
- Conducts safety checks on support equipment. Performs maintenance related work as required.
- Prioritize repairs / deficiencies, makes immediate decisions regarding out of service status, and determines repair priorities.
- In the absence of supervision, will provide maintenance supervisory duties.
- Ability to ensure and enforce all shop related safety protocol, (administer) – Follow and reinforce with others all safety processes and protocols
Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
- 5 years of relevant work experience
- TWIC Card
- Valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- NFPA 70E Training a plus
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.
- Physical Requirements
- Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- ☒ Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
- Benefits
- At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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WM (formerly Waste Management, Inc.) is an American waste-management and environmental-services company headquartered in Houston, Texas. It provides collection, transfer, recycling, disposal and renewable-energy services to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers across North America.
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