Lead Mechanic (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

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Position Summary:

FCC Environmental is looking for a Lead Mechanic. The Lead Mechanic is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting and maintenance of mechanical equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner. They will indirectly lead and prioritize Mechanical Maintenance daily activities working with the on-shift Operations Supervisor(s) and ensure Mechanics have necessary tooling and materials to complete Work Orders effectively. They will report all Mechanical Maintenance activities to direct Supervisor and facility management team effectively and in a timely manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs immediate oversight of Mechanic shop, ensuring work-orders and requisitions are reviewed and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis
• Effectively Plan, schedule and delegate works to the mechanics and contractors as required
• Provide necessary expertise on equipment repairs and reference O&M Manuals to support the Mechanical Maintenance shop with specific work orders
• Facility Subject Matter Expert (SME) with operating equipment in a Waste-to-Energy facility or similar industry including but not limited to, chain & flight conveyors, belt conveyors, hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, overhead cranes, and various style pumps
• Proficient in welding practices and facility Subject Matter Expert (SME), including but not limited to; SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, Brazing and Soldering processes
• Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment, diagnoses problems and repairs
• Proficient in operational knowledge of facility equipment and systems
• Takes proactive measures to address improvement opportunities
• Performs preventive and repair maintenance procedures safely, environmentally compliant, and professionally with minimal supervision in accordance with Federal and State Regulations, and Company Work Rules, Policies and Procedures
• Assists in training other employees
• Directs those assigned to assist in the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient completion of maintenance tasks
• Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities required to properly identify and safely and effectively use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools on a routine basis while performing maintenance tasks
• Identifies and effectively uses basic and precision measuring tools to calculate and determine lengths, surface areas, and volumes as necessary while performing maintenance tasks on a routine basis
• Assumes increased levels of responsibility when required or requested. Performs lesser skilled duties when required or requested
• Follows standard safety and environmental procedures, correct safety, and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately. Reads, understands, and applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety and environmental rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Operate mobile equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment
• Use various Machine shop equipment such as a bandsaw, drill press, stationary grinder, parts washer, etc
• Ability to don all necessary PPE and safely work at heights, confined spaces, and other precarious places
• Work closely with PA to order, track and receive parts ordered for outages, projects and routine maintenance
• Individual must demonstrate proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software (Tabware)
• Available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime
• Respond and report to work during off hours when emergency repairs are required and ability to be on call
• Ability to communicate effectively via radio using three-part communication
• Actively participate and support operations functions as necessary, including but not limited to internal equipment inspections, fire watch, cleaning of work area(s), etc.
• Travels to other facilities with-in the Company when technical support is required
• Complete the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed
• Maintains and follows all Company environmental compliance, health and safety requirements, policies, procedures, and rules within
• Completes all required Environmental Management System and Compliance Tr