Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

The Lead Maintenance Mechanic serves as a key member of the maintenance team, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of power plant equipment. This role provides technical leadership to the maintenance workforce by offering guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance support to maintenance mechanics.

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Planner, the Lead Maintenance Mechanic helps coordinate daily maintenance activities by planning, prioritizing, and assigning work to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. The position also promotes continuous improvement, supports workforce development, and helps maintain the reliability and availability of plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily coordination with Operations to understand emergent needs and communicate these needs to the leadership team.
• Coordinate daily with Operations to understand emergent maintenance needs and communicate these emergent needs with the leadership team.
• Perform mechanical, maintenance, inspection and repair work including rotating machinery and equipment.
• Inspect and adjust the alignment of pumps, replace or rebuild pumps, replace fan bearings, replace motors, repair screw conveyors, rebuild or change gearboxes, install and modify pipelines, and assist in the modification and addition of plant projects.
• Performs general building maintenance.
• Perform general facility and building maintenance as required.
• Request tools and other supplies required by the maintenance team
• Perform rigging for disassembly and or assembly of plant equipment. Perform pressure part and standard welding for repairs of piping, tubes, shafts, structural repair and fabrication with competency using different metals.
• Maintains maintenance shop in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, practices and regulations including reporting.
• Mentoring and training for welders and mechanics to encourage progress on their IDP’s.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and hands-on training to mechanics and welders to support skill development and progress toward Individual Development Plan (IDP) goals.
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, and assigning maintenance work to maximize equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Reporting duties include: end of the day report Prepare and distribute daily end-of-shift reports summarizing completed work, ongoing activities, equipment issues, resource needs, and priority items requiring follow-up.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Five years of relevant experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial plant equipment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial plant equipment.
• Welding and rigging certifications or obtain within 6 months.
• Welding and rigging certifications required, or the ability to obtain both within six (6) months of hire.
• Natural communicator with groups or individuals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization. Organized and able to prioritize work based on plant production requirements.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work activities based on plant operational and production requirements.
• Data driven with good problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Working knowledge of safe work practices, maintenance planning, and equipment reliability principles.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance documentation.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
• Consistently work in various weather conditions

Schedule:

Schedule is Monday through Friday 6am-2:30pm for normal operations; for outages hours will be 12-hour shift may include nights

What Reworld Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. 

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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