Process Lead

The Maintenance Process Lead is responsible for assisting in the administration and maintenance of Vestas tools, equipment; conducting reporting/inspection procedures, assisting as directed with the day-to-day Maintenance initiatives within factory location. Along with being a direct and integral member of the maintenance team, is responsible for leading and directing his/her crew in the safe execution of the daily activities. The Maintenance Team is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, repairing, adjusting, and calibrating instruments/machines responsible for the manufacturing of turbine components. Will work roughly 30% of the time of process and 70% on leadership and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Maintenance Manager/ Supervisors to assist in coordinating and executing the activities with team members related to maintenance and facilities.
• Lead maintenance team in repairing and maintain production machines and the factories equipment• Lead maintenance team in emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production
• Lead maintenance team in scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Lead day to day maintenance activities including manage work orders, PM schedules etc.
• Responsible to communicate concerns and complaints to appropriate department supervisor/manager for resolution
• Assist in executing the "Equipment Downtime Escalation Plan".
• Coordinate the work order process and workflow optimization. Ensure all forms of work order and equipment tracking are used and completed daily
• Understand blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Reads and understands, Mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic prints and symbols.
• Must be able to train and guide less experienced maintenance team mebers, set up operators, and equipment operators in their job functions that pertain to maintaining and setting up equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance of material handling equipment, overhead cranes and rigging to safety accomplish tasks
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment by following all safety protocols and performing routine housekeeping and workplace organization
• Strong Natural Ability to Work in Teams
• Maintain EAM database of new purchased equipment, existing equipment and maintain PM schedules.
• Facilitate factory tool calibrations and maintains all tool calibrations requirements.
• Set an example as a Vestas ambassador and role model in terms of behaviors, showing focus on Vestas core values in accountability, collaboration, simplicity, and ownership
• Responsible for conducting daily/monthly safety inspections, correcting hazards identified, and ensure that employees are using proper PPE at all times
• Requisition tools, equipment, new parts, instruments and supplies
• Ensure resources are allocated appropriately to support production schedules
• Promote workplace safety and ensure team members are working within established safety policies and procedures and report otherwise to the Supervisor
• Communicate the safety hazards at various processes or when using certain equipment
• Complete first report of injury on reportable / non-reportable injuries, near misses and hazardous observations
• Development and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques
• Inspect and test shop equipment and new and repaired instruments to verify dimensions of parts and for conformance to quality control standards
• Track process indicators and spare parts / labor consumption and equipment performance
• Ensure downstream process customer delivery expectations are met
• Disassemble, adjust, alter repair, calibrate, and reassemble damaged or defective instruments
• Meet and negotiate with outside vendors to develop contracts and pricing agreements and maintains contacts
• Inspect completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards
• Advanced knowledge of shop tools and tool purchasing
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Competencies
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED),
• Minimum 5 years' experience and or equivalent training is required in Maintenance. • Strong Natural Ability to Work in Teams with ability to schedule and self-manage tasking timetables
• High Degree of Adaptability & Flexibility
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other software programs
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups teaching/leading
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of a manufacturing plant, chemical plant or refinery maintenance is preferred
• Experience with repairs and maintenance of processing equipment

What we offer

As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; paid time off (PTO); generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more.

It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and applicants with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.