Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Covanta; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable waste solutions is seeking a dedicated individual for mechanical maintenance. This role involves overseeing repairs on various plant equipment, ensuring safety, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have experience in industrial maintenance and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Wellness Program Incentives

401k - match up to 7%

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience in industrial plant equipment maintenance.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and manage work orders.
• Conduct repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical Degree

Tools

Blueprints

Equipment Manuals

Job description

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.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated individual who will report to the Maintenance Manager and be responsible for leading and conducting mechanical maintenance repairs on Plant/Transfer station equipment. Such as pumps, fans, compressors, hydraulic systems, gear boxes, motors, piping, compactors, trucks, trailers, and cranes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the department's safety initiatives by ensuring that all required inspections, training, and documentation are completed. Order parts and manage work orders using the company's CMMs system, and provide updates to the management team on the progress of maintenance activities.
• Oversee and direct less experienced mechanics to ensure daily maintenance objectives are completed safely, high-quality , and in a timely manner.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions. Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operatorsto diagnose equipment problems. Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear. Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Lead or conduct the repair or replacement broken or malfunctioning facility and machinery components, and the completion of preventative and predictive maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required; technical degree preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial plant equipment.
• Ability to provide leadership to the team for daily and routine work direction.
• Must be able to work overtime asneeded,including nights, weekends, and holidays, with minimum notice.
• Blueprints & Manuals - is able to interpret simple blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Has a good safety record and demonstrates the ability to follow all facility safety procedures and programs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to complete all Maintenance & Safety Training within prescribed deadlines, which are expected to be met as a condition of employment.
• Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust and Building Breakthrough Capabilities.

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

Shift Work:

This position works on an 8-hour shift Monday- Friday night shift and overtime may be required.

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.

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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