Lead Maintenance Technician

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Who are we looking for

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Lead Maintenance Technician to support wastewater treatment and industrial operations associated with large-scale mining and environmental projects. This individual will serve as a technical lead for maintenance activities helping ensure the safe reliable and efficient operation of treatment systems pumps motors pipelines electrical equipment and mechanical position leads the maintenance staff manages the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) coordinates subcontractors and works closely with Operations and Site Management to ensure safe reliable and compliant operation of the facility.

The ideal candidate will bring strong troubleshooting skills industrial maintenance experience and the ability to coordinate daily maintenance activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

In an exciting and diverse role you will:

• Direct and supervise maintenance mechanics technicians electricians and maintenance contractors

• Lead and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities for wastewater treatment plant equipment and supporting infrastructure.

• Manage the CMMS including work orders equipment records maintenance schedules inspection reports and maintenance history

• Troubleshoot and repair pumps motors valves conveyors piping systems electrical components and process equipment.
• Assist with planning and prioritizing maintenance work to minimize downtime and maintain operational reliability.
• Support system inspections equipment performance evaluations and root cause analysis efforts.
• Coordinate with operations personnel to identify equipment issues and implement solutions.

• Participate in root cause investigations and develop corrective actions for equipment failures and recurring maintenance issues.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records inspections and work orders.
• Support equipment commissioning startup and shutdown activities.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Participate in safety meetings inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will bring to the team:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or trade certification preferred.
• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferably within wastewater treatment mining manufacturing energy heavy industrial or process plant environments. Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience maintaining pumps motors rotating equipment piping systems and process equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals drawings and equipment documentation.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance programs and maintenance best practices.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead field maintenance activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting wastewater treatment facilities mining operations remediation projects or industrial processing plants.
• Supervisory or crew lead experience.
• Electrical instrumentation or controls experience.
• CMMS experience (maintenance management systems).
• OSHA 10 OSHA 30 MSHA or similar industrial safety training.
• Trade certification in mechanical industrial maintenance millwright electrical or related discipline.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial and outdoor environments.
• Ability to climb ladders work around treatment equipment and access elevated platforms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel and support field operations as required.

As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.