Lead Maintenance Tech (HVAC Specialist)

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Consumers Energy is hiring a Lead Maintenance Technician to perform highly skilled maintenance, repair, service, and installation work on equipment, machinery, and related facilities. The position performs complex tasks with minimal supervision, maintains records and prepares reports, and leads the training and mentoring of lower-level mechanics and maintenance technicians. The role is onsite at One Energy Plaza in Jackson, Michigan, and supports the Corporate Facilities Zone throughout Jackson. The selected candidate must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate. The position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical or trades field and at least seven years of related experience, or a high school diploma or GED and at least nine years of related experience.
State of Michigan Mechanical License with certification classes 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8, and recent work in the commercial or industrial sector within the last two years.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, teams, managers, and supervisors.
Ability to perform basic welding and cutting.
Ability to read and understand mechanical piping drawings, equipment assembly drawings, technical manuals, and blueprints.
Sound problem-solving skills.
Must be within commuting distance of Jackson, Michigan, or willing to relocate.
Must not require current or future employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Direct the activities of lower-level mechanics as needed to support overall plant operations.
Lead the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex mechanical systems and equipment, using welding, pipefitting, plumbing, millwrighting, and machinery skills.
Troubleshoot and isolate complex mechanical problems and implement corrective actions.
Perform complex carpentry work and small-engine and tool repairs as required.
Read and interpret complex plans, diagrams, and specifications.
Maintain and repair heavy mobile equipment.
Estimate required time and materials and requisition tools and supplies according to established procedures.
Prepare and maintain complex documentation and reports.
Lead complex preventive maintenance duties, such as cleaning, oiling, and lubricating equipment.
Maintain a safe work environment through job planning, hazard identification and correction, and adherence to plant safety rules and procedures.
Plan and lay out work in accordance with applicable standards and codes.
Recommend changes to improve the efficiency or quality of mechanical operations.
Perform other assigned or necessary duties.