Maintenance Lead - Houston, United States - Valmont Industries

Valmont Industries

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

6123 Cunningham Rd Houston Texas 7704- Why Valmont_

We're Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways.

Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more.

Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

For the Maintenance Lead role within Valmont we are looking for a highly driven individual to perform and mentor skilled technical work in areas of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.

We are looking for a highly driven individual that will, while working under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager, direct all activities regarding maintenance and facility maintenance operations at their site.

This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings. This Lead role has a wide electromechanical knowledge and high degree of proficiency.

Essential Lead Functions:

Must be able to perform all job activities related to the employee's current maintenance classification at a high level
Responsible for making sure that all maintenance employees are using and wearing all required PPE for their specific duties
Responsible for reporting all injuries that transpire on the shift to the Maintenance Manager and the Safety Coordinator as soon as possible
Responsible for housekeeping and incorporating these functions on a day to day basis for all maintenance employees Housekeeping extends to work areas in the shop, as well as the maintenance area.
Understand the goals for their respective department and drive the team to meet or surpass those goals
Assist the Maintenance Manager to coordinate the maintenance employees to complete repairs and special projects to meet goals within the department and the site
Coach and motivate the crew to perform at their highest level
Help introduce and drive Lean techniques and methodologies
Understand and drive cost reduction efforts within the department and the site
Responsible for enforcement of all Valmont policies and procedures within the department
Ensure employee engagement and morale within the department, informing supervisor or HR department of any causes for immediate or major concern
Manage activities related to daily maintenance scheduling to complete all breakdown repairs in a timely manner
Assist Maintenance Manager with ordering and tracking of spare parts and working with MRO as needed
Establish and enforce quality expectations to meet or exceed the customers' expectations
Promote, institute, and maintain a safe, clean, and hazard free work environment
Be responsible for the maintenance of the facility, housekeeping, and equipment during the shift
Create corrective work orders, release PM work orders and ensure on time completion
Review projects and work assignments for potential hazards and recommend safest ways to complete the job
Ensure that maintenance mechanics are following the LOTO provisions of the hazardous energy control program
Must be able to read and write English clearly
Strong applied manufacturing mathematical skills
Ability to read and interpret blue prints
The ability to work assigned schedule to include overtime and weekends when required for business needs
Experience with safely operating a forklift in a professional environment
A strong working knowledge of precision measurement with a tape measure
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and Word
Working knowledge of Valmont's manufacturing process
Ability to be oncall when needed
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
Initiative to resolve issues in a timely manner
2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing specific role
2 years previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
The ability to accurately and honestly check one's own work for quality assurance
Training in lean manufacturing processes
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is performed in a factory setting, with most of the time being spent moving around different areas of manufacturing and shipping areas.

The incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings.

This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing are