Maintenance Lead

Department: Maintenance Location: Wampum, PA Facility Reports To: Operations Manager Direct Reports: Maintenance employees including mechanical/electrical, and maintenance support personnel Job Family: Operations Summary The Maintenance Lead ensures effective planning and safe execution of daily maintenance activities and provides work direction to personnel supporting facility equipment, buildings, process systems, and site operations. This working-lead position helps ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures, facility requirements, and applicable regulations. The Lead coordinates mechanical, electrical, and logistical support, promotes workforce readiness, and communicates work status, resource needs, and equipment conditions to the Operations Manager and other facility leaders. May assist with scheduling, training, and performance feedback. Formal personnel actions and overall department decisions remain with the Operations Manager unless otherwise delegated. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assign and support daily work activities for the maintenance department; communicate priorities, work scope, job expectations, and required resources. Manage preventive maintenance and corrective repairs for facility equipment and systems, including heavy equipment, motors, pumps, compressors, plumbing, electrical and control components, and associated mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Provide hands-on troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and maintenance support as qualified and authorized. Coordinate electrical work with qualified personnel and/or the appropriate electrical contractors; ensure work on electrical and energized systems follows approved procedures and authorization requirements. Coordinate maintenance support for facility, electrical, and environmental, health, and safety activities, including scheduled maintenance events and work requiring cross-department support. Work with planners and schedulers to review upcoming jobs, identify labor, equipment, parts, and vendor needs, and help ensure materials are available when required. Support parts procurement and inventory control by identifying needed components, coordinating with vendors, maintaining appropriate stock, and ensuring accurate inventory and documentation. Review work documentation and maintenance logs for completeness; communicate work progress, equipment condition, findings, and outstanding needs to the Operations Manager. Ensure job plans, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permits, procedures, and other required work controls are reviewed and followed before and during work. Reinforce safe work practices, human-performance tools, use of required personal protective equipment, and applicable radiation-protection practices, including keeping exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. Coordinate/support equipment testing and return-to-service activities, verifying repairs and identifying conditions requiring further evaluation. Manages maintenance support functions as assigned, including parts pickup and delivery, inventory organization, site vehicle upkeep, state vehicle inspections, trailer movement, escort duties, and Fire Watch support by trained and authorized personnel. Ensure tools, work areas, vehicles, and equipment are maintained in an orderly and serviceable condition. Coach and support team members, provide on-the-job guidance, identify training needs, and promote clear communication and teamwork. Promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, equipment deficiencies, schedule concerns, and resource constraints to the Operations Manager. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and experience High school diploma or GED required. Minimum five years of related maintenance experience preferred. Experience in mechanical, electrical, industrial, and/or facility maintenance; experience coordinating and leadi…

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