FACILITIES MAINTENANCE LEAD

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Role:  Permanent

Number of Positions:  1

Location:  RMC Facility, Danville, VA 

Contact:  Melissa Moore, People & Culture Associate

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Facilities Maintenance Lead

This position will be a capable hands-on facilities technician with the responsibility to provide leadership and support for mechanical or electrical specialist. This person will lead the facilities specialist, delegate and organize work orders though JTI work order management system, and will create purchasing request in SAP on behalf of the Engineering Department.  Individual will report to and receive primary guidance/instructions from Facilities Manager.

Areas of Responsibility:

1.  Facilities:  Lead and Provide mechanical or electrical maintenance support to facilities specialist, both preventative and corrective, for all facilities (repairs of bathrooms, lighting, doors, roof cleaning, painting, HVAC (preventative, filters, etc.) upon Manager’s request. Create and delegate Maintenance Workorders in SAP Maintenance tracking system, verify when workorder task assigned have been completed and monitor quality of workmanship (document hrs. parts and corrective action).

2.  Processing support: Provide mechanical or electrical support to the RMC production at the time of breakdown requiring emergency corrective actions to ensure the resumption operations in a timely manner. Be responsible for proper and efficient operation of Facility equipment - Air compressors (ensure daily checks if air compressors are completed and documented properly with no issues), boilers (daily safety checks), bag houses de-dusting systems (record pressure readings and document for unannounced audits), HVAC. Report all issues to the manager and lead repairs under the direction of the manager. In the event of emergency breakdown, collaborate with Maintenance, Processing, Quality and EHS teams to ensure facility processing equipment is functioning properly efficiency to support the achievement of meeting customer targets.  

3.  Energy and efficiency: Ensure stable electrical, hot water supply, compressed air, natural gas, conditioned air supply for production, warehouses and administration buildings; Improve energy consumption and safety in area of responsibility; 
Ensure proper record keeping, analyze and energy consumption reporting
Operate and Improve Building management system (BMS) with necessary data collection

4.  Contractor Management: Work with contractors to onboard, complete safety inductions and ensure all contractors working onsite are following JTI safety policy and procedures.

5.  Operation: Substitute Facilities Maintenance Specialists during the Absence (vacation, sick days) to support production. Attend trainings, lead and assist with IWS activities and implementation for the facilities team.

6.  Comply with all EHS standards: labor safety, fire protection, environmental and hygienic company rules, equipment safety, etc. Ensure the usage of the correct PPE when completing assigned tasks, reinstall equipment safety guarding after completion of work, the correct tools are being utilized to complete task, tools are clean, properly stored and inspected before and after usage to verify safety compliance.  Monitor colleagues, contractors and visitors working at processing facility and provide feedback to the individual or a manager when unsafe actions are being performed, if proper PPE is not being utilized or additional safety measures need to be investigated. Control and ensure specialist are performing safety inspections of forklifts, stairs and ladders, fire extinguishers, ect. (repairs, maintenance, parts, inventory). Keep Storm drains ponds clean, check monthly.

7.  Follow IWS Principles and Procedures:  Lead departmental execution of Integrated Work System (IWS) principles and procedures by ensuring daily Safety Trigger evaluations and Center Line inspections to identify risks, out-of-limit conditions, and process deviations are completed. Drive equipment reliability by ensuring assigned cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks are completed, defects are identified and resolved through Defect Handling in the SDM program, and condition-based maintenance (CBM) and time-based maintenance (TBM) tasks are created and developed in accordance with the Breakdown Elimination (BDE) process.

8.  People Management (if applicable):  Recruit, motivate and guide the professional development of the team reporting directly and indirectly to the incumbent.

9.  Other:  Manage various tasks and projects as they arise and upon manager’s request.

What we Require:

• Associate Degree with a mechanical or electrical focus, or High School Diploma/GED with 3 years of mechanical or electrical hands on experience in a industrial environment.  
• Minimum of 3 years mechanical or electrician experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but will consider individuals new to work force with mechanical or electrical degree.
• Articulate in English with good communication and written skills when dealing with individuals 
• Self-Motivated, Ability to work in a team environment, Profficient Computer skills with knowledge, Open minded, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Skills.

Benefits

• Excellent employee environment with a competitive benefits package including:
• Healthcare
• Dental + Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid family leave benefit
• 401k Plan + Company Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Tuition Assistance

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.