Maintenance Lead, Industrial Equipment & Reliability

RS Utility Structures Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

EAP

Growth opportunities

Job summary

RS Utility Structures Inc is seeking a Maintenance Lead to provide day‑to‑day technical leadership in a manufacturing environment. You will lead complex maintenance work, coordinate priorities, and act as the key troubleshooting resource to ensure safe, reliable production operations.

The role requires 6+ years in industrial maintenance, including 2–4+ years of leadership, with strong skills in pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and welding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred.
• 6+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including 2-4+ years leading, mentoring, or coordinating maintenance activities.
• Advanced expertise in troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, drive systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and welding practices.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical issues, including motors, circuits, and basic power diagnostics; complete intermediate to advanced welding and repair work as required to support equipment reliability.
• Demonstrate strong technical competence while mentoring others, communicate effectively, make sound decisions, solve problems efficiently, adapt with a continuous improvement mindset, act with accountability and integrity, and lead with effective conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance activities to support safe and efficient production operations.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for advanced troubleshooting and complex equipment repairs.
• Coordinate work assignments, prioritize maintenance requests, and support shift execution.
• Perform preventive maintenance and oversee repairs on critical mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Support equipment reliability improvements and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor, train, and support the development of maintenance technicians across all progression levels.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed to quality standards and in compliance with safety procedures.
• Assist with diagnosing recurring equipment issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Support work order execution and documentation in the maintenance management system.
• Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and leadership teams regarding equipment status and downtime.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure Lockout/Tagout and safe work practices are consistently followed

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial maintenance training

Job description

RS Utility Structures Inc is seeking a Maintenance Lead to provide day‑to‑day technical leadership in a manufacturing environment. You will lead complex maintenance work, coordinate priorities, and act as the key troubleshooting resource to ensure safe, reliable production operations.

The role requires 6+ years in industrial maintenance, including 2–4+ years of leadership, with strong skills in pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and welding.