Maintenance Lead

industrial maintenance jobs; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career advancement

Training

Great benefits

Strong leadership team

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Lead to guide maintenance technicians, perform diagnostics, and oversee preventative maintenance across plant equipment. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and reliability in a demanding industrial setting.

Responsibilities include installing equipment, maintaining spare parts, and being on-call for emergencies to ensure continuous operation and high standards of performance.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years mechanical repair and maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a shift lead role.
• Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist and work alongside the Maintenance Technicians in proper diagnosis of malfunctions and repairs, and perform preventative maintenance.
• Install or direct installation of new equipment or rearrange existing equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts.
• On-call for emergency repairs to keep the plant in good running order.
• Lead by example and enforce safety procedures to keep self and others injury-free.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant facilities and equipment, including water treatment equipment.
• Provide leadership to the maintenance staff and direct maintenance operations during the shift.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical repair

PLC programming

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in electrical/industrial maintenance

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician Lead works alongside and guides the Maintenance Technicians
in their daily routines and duties as needed. At times, they will work independently performing
maintenance activities. Along with the Instrument & Controls Lead, this position prioritizes preventative
maintenance and other repair activities. This role maintains and leads the shift to the highest standard
regarding professional attitude toward work and safety. Ensures that equipment, machinery, general
repairs, installation of new equipment/systems and preventative maintenance programs are carried out
efficiently and properly.

Key Characteristics:

• Ability to apply to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• Ability and willingness to read documents and implement such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Accountable, reliable and thorough
• Computer proficient
• Leadership traits and skills
• Problem solving skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists and works alongside the Maintenance Technicians in performing proper diagnosis of any malfunctioning machinery, general repairs, installing new equipment and systems and preventative maintenance programs on all assigned machinery.
• Installs or directs the installation of new equipment or rearranges existing equipment
• Maintains an inventory of spare parts
• Is available on call for emergency repairs as needed to keep plant in good running order
• Leads by example and practices good safety procedures in order to keep self and others injury free. Follows EHS policies and procedures.
• Performs and/or directs preventative maintenance on plant facilities and equipment as well as Mobile/Service DI water treatment equipment.
• Provides leadership to the Maintenance staff and directs the maintenance operations during the shift.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree in electrical, industrial / mechanical, engineering, or water treatment disciplines
• Minimum of 3 years of Electrical install, repair, and maintenance work experience to include electronic troubleshooting, PLC programming, and 480V 3 Phase electrical repair and maintenance experience
• Trade school experience for electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or mechanical repair is highly desired

The job description is not designed to capture all the employee’s responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functions of the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.

Education & Experience

Required:

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 year mechanical repair and maintenance work experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a shift lead role
• Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record history

Preferred (if applicable):

• Associate Degree or Trade School Certificate in Mechanical / Industrial Maintenance
• 5 year mechanical repair and maintenance work experience
• 3 year experience in a lead role

Working Conditions

• Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity
• Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities

Around the globe, we help cities and industries manage, optimize and make the most of their resources.
We provide an array of solutions related to water, energy and materials to promote a cleaner more
sustainable world for all of us. The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a
broad portfolio of over 10,000 technologies, makes us uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that
positively impact the environment. Come be part of something special - start your journey today!

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career!
• Training in valuable skills
• Great benefits including retirement plans
• Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing!
• Strong leadership team!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.