Process & General Maintenance Lead

Process & General Maintenance Lead

We are seeking a hands-on Process & General Maintenance Lead to support safe and reliable operations across our chemical and API manufacturing facility. This role combines equipment maintenance, process support, and building upkeep, ensuring the entire site operates efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate will be a practical problem solver with strong mechanical skills, basic process knowledge, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance:

- Maintain a safety-first mindset and enforce safe work practices in all maintenance and repair tasks. - Follow all OSHA, EPA, and GMP safety standards and plant procedures. - Perform and document lockout/tagout (LOTO) and hot work activities. - Identify and report potential hazards, leaks, or unsafe conditions immediately. - Support the site goal of zero accidents and zero environmental incidents.

Equipment & Process Maintenance:

- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on process equipment including pumps, motors, valves, piping, mixers, and tanks. - Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform repairs or coordinate external contractors when needed. - Support production operations by ensuring equipment reliability and readiness. - Assist with cleaning, flushing, and setup of process systems as required. - Maintain accurate maintenance logs and parts usage in SAP or the plant's maintenance tracking system.

Building & Facility Maintenance:

- Perform general building maintenance and facility repair work, including painting, patching, carpentry, plumbing, and light electrical work. - Maintain facility infrastructure such as floors, walls, doors, lighting, and ventilation systems. - Ensure exterior areas, loading docks, and storage spaces are kept clean, organized, and hazard-free. - Coordinate with vendors for larger building or utility repairs when necessary. - Support emergency and weather-related maintenance as needed.

Continuous Improvement & Reliability:

- Identify opportunities to improve safety, equipment uptime, and maintenance efficiency. - Recommend upgrades or improvements to tools, work areas, and maintenance processes. - Maintain tools, supplies, and maintenance areas in a safe and organized condition. - Support small capital projects and process modifications.