Maintenance Lead

Company Description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one which the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, working alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, then Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.

Job Description

Are you a skilled maintenance professional with a strong Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) background?

Do you enjoy leading, solving complex equipment challenges, and ensuring a plant runs smoothly? If so, we want you on our team!

Why Join Us?

At our Eufaula facility, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our plant operations remain efficient, safe, and fully functional. This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll be responsible for maintenance oversight and instrumentation troubleshooting.

What You’ll Do:

🔧 Maintenance Leadership:

• Assist in scheduling, overseeing, and performing maintenance and repairs to keep equipment in peak condition.
• Support plant projects, including turnarounds, lockout/tag-out procedures, and confined space entries.
• Ensure all equipment is inspected and maintained per manufacturer requirements.
• Work closely with department managers and supervisors to quickly address maintenance needs.
• Help implement preventative maintenance programs and maintain detailed records of repairs and inspections.
• Coordinate contractor bids and oversee major maintenance and capital projects.
• Train and assess site maintenance personnel to ensure technical proficiency.

⚡ Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Expertise:

• Troubleshoot, commission, and calibrate Coriolis, DP, Vortex, Turbine, and mag meters.
• Work with Level, DP, and PH instrumentation.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as Fluke meters, Emerson Hart Communicator Trex, and motor megger.
• Maintain and repair 480VAC motors, switchgear, and all plant instrumentation.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies to optimize equipment performance.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

✅ 5+ years of plant mechanical experience, preferably in a production environment.
✅ Strong technical and mechanical expertise; experience in plant operations is a plus.
✅ Proficiency with diagnostic tools and maintenance tracking systems (SAP knowledge preferred).
✅ Knowledge of HAZWOPER, OSHA, PSM, RCRA, and DOT regulations.
✅ Ability to lead, train, and work effectively with maintenance personnel.
✅ Strong mathematical, analytical, and communication skills.
✅ Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods, climb stairs, and perform physical tasks.
• Must be medically cleared to use SCBA, in-line air respirators, and other respiratory equipment.

Join Our Team!

This is more than just a maintenance role—it’s an opportunity to innovate and make an impact in a dynamic industrial environment.

Join Tessenderlo Kerley where your expertise in maintenance and instrumentation is valued, apply today!

Additional Information

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Working at Tessenderlo Kerley

Why Join Us?

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and teamwork
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, up to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
• Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedi