Maintenance Lead

PURPOSE AND ROLE:  The Maintenance Lead position supports the Maintenance Manager with the day-to-day operation of the site with solving issues to maintain the facility in a manner that supports continuous operation of production lines, equipment, tanks, and other support systems. The Maintenance Lead is skilled in traditional maintenance areas such as instrumentation, equipment changeovers, electrical controls, automation, etc. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Assumes responsibilities of Maintenance Manager when necessary   Plan and execute maintenance tasks to achieve high equipment uptime and efficiency   Establish the performance standards for maintenance utilizing KPI's, develop the method of measurement and provide timely and routine feedback to those responsible for the performance.  Quickly respond to any and all equipment downtime, troubleshoot the issue and take necessary action to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation  Continually monitor plant processes for potential failures and notify Maintenance Manager of any issues  Build competency and capability to train other maintenance personnel in any required areas to ensure entire maintenance team is growing in skills and abilities  Assist in the maintaining of Maintenance inventory  Follow all safety rules and participate in all scheduled training All other tasks as assigned   REQUIREMENTS:  High school diploma or equivalent GED required  Minimum of five years’ experience in a plant environment   Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job including walking and standing for long periods of time and physical lifting of up to 50 lbs  Must be able to work overtime, days, nights, additional shifts, holidays, and/or weekends as needed or determined by the Maintenance Manager   EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:  Two-year associate’s or technical degree in maintenance preferred  Working knowledge of functions and design/operation of plant instruments and electrical equipment, process and products; methods development and procedures; industrial and personnel administration; repair maintenance of instruments and electrical equipment  Journeyman electrician or equivalent with 4 to 5 years experience preferred  Ability to read P&ID’s and other electrical and instrument related drawings  Ability to troubleshoot electrical tracing systems and calibrate/install various instrumentation components  Ability to work with automation and electrical controls (ranging from low voltage DC to 480V, 3 Phase systems) and VFD drives  Experience working with PLC based Control Systems and their Hardware  Experience with and ability to read PLC Programs, using Allen Bradley Software (RSlogix 500 and Rslogix 5000)  Experience with Soldering, MIG, and ARC welding and working with or understanding of Pneumatics  Understanding of SAP, and JDE Oracle experience a plus  Good understanding of computers and various software systems Good organizational skills and ability to work well with others Ability to manage multiple activities and prioritize tasks with minimal direction or oversight Knowledge of root cause analysis and very strong troubleshooting capability  Proven safety experience/training and leadership regarding manufacturing operations including but not limited to: confined space, lock out tag out, hot work, safe work permits, personal protective equipment, and other critical safety procedures  Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence.