Maintenance Lead

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Hemlock, MI
Company 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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.
Posted 2025-11-02

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