Maintenance Utility Lead - Days

The Utilities Maintenance Lead position will manage the everyday operations and upkeep of the equipment and the building(s) of the Wastewater Plant. This person will be engaged in planning and implementing preventive maintenance, projects, and regulatory and safety issues within and around the Wastewater Plant.

As a Lead, you will work under the mentorship and leadership of the shift Maintenance Supervisor, and Utilities/Maintenance leadership to perform the tasks, and to learn the necessary skills for successfully leading a team of techs. To develop the necessary techniques and skills, internal and external training will be required.

• →Active involvement and engagement in job related and applicable safety programs, audits, and policies.
• →Assist the shift supervisor in assigning work, following up on assigned work, and ensuring the teams have the necessary resources to perform job/project successfully.
• →Joint responsibility with the supervisor to provide excellent upkeep of equipment & operations through professional maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
• →Work closely with the Technical Training Department for SOP creations, and trainings for Utilities/Maintenance Techs.
• →Support employees by coaching, mentoring, and assisting them with resolving issues and bottleneck concerns in order to increase productivity and job capabilities.
• →Ensure compliance with all legal requirements concerning wastewater treatment plant of a Dairy Facility. This includes environmental and safety requirements.
• →Support GMP by maintaining an organized, clean, and safe working environment.
• →Ensure effective communication between shifts and other departments.
• →Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• →Other duties as assigned by the Utilities/Maintenance Manager.

• GED or High School Diploma with at least 2+ years of supervisory/leadership experience with increased responsibilities
  • Prior Wastewater Plant experience required.
• Prior Maintenance/Utilities experience preferred.
• Utilities Lead for Wastewater Pre-treatment Plant must have minimum of 3 years of wastewater experience; a NYS wastewater operator license is preferred.
• Ability to perform daily sampling and recording of data, testing, inventory, and ordering of chemicals for wastewater plant operations. Ability to work with vendors, as needed, to complete these tasks.
• Ability to operate and maintain the wastewater facility within set limits, thresholds, and restrictions per Facility discharge permit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and moving objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to lift greater than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.

• Collaborative & Team Oriented; Ability to collaborate and operate in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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