Lead Maintenance Technician

Drax Group
Gloster, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2024
At Drax, we are working towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future and you can help make this future a reality.   

If you are a team player, adaptable to change, and have a hands-on attitude, join the team as a Lead Maintenance Technician.   

So, what will you be doing?   

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible is for all maintenance activities on equipment and administrative functions to support site operations. Responsibilities include setting up and maintaining tooling measuring equipment, such as micrometers, height gages, etc. and maintaining tolerances to avoid poor quality products. The individual will be responsible and performing routine maintenance as required and helping plant management create a strategic direction for maintaining the facility’s mechanical equipment and/or maintenance.

The core responsibilities and duties include:  

  • Take ownership of personal development
  • Adhere to agreed policies and practices to maintain an effective workplace capable of meeting its objectives
  • Manage relationships internally and externally
  • Share expertise and knowledge
  • Proactively cross train in plant activities/projects
  • Provide training for technicians and operators on proper tooling usage and handling
  • Maintain proper inventory of pellet mill and hammermill consumable
  • Drive a HSE culture at the site through utilization of safety tools and demonstrated work practices.
  • Subject matter expert on equipment maintenance
  • To execute and drive efficient PM Completion Rate.
  • Ability to assist with calls outs during irregular working hours.
  • Utilization of 5s and related tools.

Who you are?   

Do you have?  

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of 5 years industrial experience
  • Ability to adapt to working within a team with minimal supervision
  • Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production and minimize downtime
  • Must have a professional attitude and work well with others
  • Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures
  • Perform/coordinate good housekeeping in the facility
  • Use daily checklists, PM’s and Work Orders to maintain optimal performance of the plants
  • Capable of leading and training less experienced technicians.
  • Ability to navigate through different software used within the organization (AX, SAI360, etc.)
  • Microsoft Office proficient
  • Capable of mechanical tasks including bearing replacement, motor alignments, basic rigging knowledge, basic welding knowledge, multi-craft skills (electrical knowledge a plus)
  • Must be able to work at heights as needed or on elevated surfaces

What we offer:

  • A competitive salary, with opportunities to grow your experience and build an exciting career leading others.
  • A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
  • Great benefits starting from day one at Drax!
  • An 401k matching plan to support your personal and family goals.
  • A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.

How We Act:

Our values and behaviors are our unifying beliefs and actions that guide us to do the right thing, always. It’s not just what you do, it’s how you do it too.

  • Prioritize Safety – We all deliver our OneSafe Drax vision by caring for ourselves, our asserts, our environment and our communities.
  • Unlock your potential – We see challenge as opportunity and push ourselves to grow, cultivating an environment where continuous development and holistic we’ll being sit side by side. Operating as one team, we value everyone’s differences and unique contributions.
  • Deliver our promise – We each play an important role in the delivery of our strategy and are driven to give our best every day. Focused on building our reputation through meeting our commitments, we listen to feedback, share ideas, and celebrate our collective successes.
  • Shape the future – We seek out every improvements to take steps towards the positive outcomes for climate, nature, and people. No question’s too small or challenge too big – we’ll find a solution.

Curious to learn more about us? We recommend you connect with us on LinkedIn for more insights.

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