Lead Instrument Technician

Waste Management • Waller, TX

101d

About The Position

The Instrument Technician Lead is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operation of all plant systems and equipment. Including but not limited to balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts and bearings. This position responds to all system failures by taking appropriate corrective action and completing or assigning the repairs needed to ensure that systems are operational and are functioning safely and efficiently. This position is directly responsible for leading Plant Technicians, prioritizing, assigning and overseeing work is completed safely and timely. Schedule: First Shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air compressors.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, gearboxes, and conveyors.
• Safely operates tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.
• Diagnose defects and repair a variety of equipment.
• Technicians are required to provide their own basic tools to perform routine maintenance and repairs of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs, prioritizes, and assigns repairs in accordance with Waste Management's Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PM) diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components including but not limited to balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, electro-magnetic belts, optical sorters, diverters, compressors, motors, wire tie systems, fans and pumps.
• Supports inspection of equipment and facility infrastructure to identify and troubleshoot issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintains Daily Equipment Inspections (DEI) backlog and ensures equipment remains in compliance with performance standards.
• Plans and schedules maintenance tasks using Established CMMS work plans and flags issues that may impact production timelines.
• Communicates with Management if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Provides assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel.
• Interprets and prioritizes preventive maintenance & work requests.
• Performs and evaluates periodic quality checks on equipment, tools, and systems to verify condition and compliance with operational standards.
• Inspects the quality of third-party repairs and or rebuilds.
• Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality.
• Leads, non-supervisory employees and other staff that may include contractors, consultants and/or temporary employees.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns in plant.
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision.
• Requires a flexible work schedule which may include nights and weekends to support operating schedule and the needs of the facility.
• Maintains a safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures to include but not limited to Hazardous Energy Control Procedures, Lock Out/Tag Out and Confined Space protocol.
• Performs general data entry in order to track parts inventory, time on job and work completed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: High school or GED