Pant Operations and Maintenance Lead

Plains Pozzolanic, an affiliated NEBCO Company, provides coal combustion product marketing, storage, and disposal services. Fly ash is supplied for use in concrete and as a soil stabilization material.

NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business with over 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908, NEBCO has grown into one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.

About the role

The Plant Operations and Maintenance Lead oversees and performs preventative maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting for fleet and plant equipment at the Power Plant in Sutherland. This role involves supervising maintenance personnel, implementing a preventative maintenance program, and ensuring safe and timely completion of projects. The position requires passing a background check, pre-employment physical with drug testing, and back screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance personnel; provides guidance and training as needed.
• Communicates with General Manager, Plant Operations and Admin Lead, and other personnel regarding potential problems, project status, and timelines.
• Ensures work is completed safely and on time.
• Supports other departments as directed.
• Implements and maintains a preventative maintenance program for fleet and plant equipment.
• Oversees, delegates, and/or performs scheduled maintenance, repairs, and basic service on production equipment, including loaders, graders, trucks, trailers, conveyors, car movers, and dust collecting equipment.
• Operates equipment such as trucks, blades, loaders, conveyors, car movers, torches, and welders safely.
• Uses hand tools and test equipment to analyze, evaluate, and correct malfunctions.
• Performs daily checks on brakes, tires, springs, engine oil, and other critical components.
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies for repairs and reports needs to appropriate personnel.
• Keeps the shop well-maintained and organized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-year previous mechanical experience performing maintenance and repairs on vehicles or equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability under the company insurance program.
• Basic equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Ability to oversee and train other personnel.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe conditions.
• Strong teamwork and delegation skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as scale tickets, SDS sheets, equipment manuals, and the company safety manual.
• Basic computer skills.

Schedule

Normal day hours, generally between 6 am to 6 pm, averaging 40 to 50 hours per week. Hours may vary depending on load or ash disposal needs. Occasional Saturday and Sunday work may be required. Reliable attendance is mandatory.

Benefits

Pre-employment reference and background checks, as well as post-offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required), are conditions of employment.