Maintenance Shift Lead - Westwego, LA

Maintenance Shift Lead - Westwego, LA

Position Summary
The Maintenance Shift Lead provides frontline leadership for maintenance activities supporting ARTCo’s mid-stream stevedoring operation in Waggaman, LA. This position leads and trains personnel in the safe care and maintenance of the crane/rig, production equipment, and associated structures.
Working closely with Operations Management, the Maintenance Shift Lead prioritizes maintenance needs, supports equipment reliability and availability, and promotes a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Maintenance Shift Lead coordinates daily maintenance activities and provides direction to personnel to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Leadership & Maintenance Coordination

• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordinate maintenance priorities based on equipment condition and operational needs.
• Lead, train, coach, and direct personnel performing maintenance and equipment-care activities.
• Assign and prioritize work, monitor progress, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively.
• Oversee maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of the crane/rig, production equipment, and associated structures.
• Communicate equipment conditions, maintenance priorities, completed work, and significant concerns to Operations Management.
• Coordinate maintenance activities around vessel, barge, and production needs and ensure required documentation is completed accurately.

Safety, Compliance & Equipment Reliability

• Promote a strong safety culture while supporting equipment reliability, proper maintenance practices, and operational readiness.
• Identify mechanical or equipment concerns, support troubleshooting, and help determine appropriate corrective action.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to support equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Reinforce safe work practices and ensure maintenance activities follow established company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and adapt maintenance priorities as operational needs change.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership Competencies
Successful candidates will combine hands-on maintenance knowledge with strong frontline leadership skills and the ability to lead employees in a fast-paced industrial and marine environment.

Key competencies include:

• Strong industrial/mechanical maintenance knowledge with the ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment concerns.
• Ability to lead, train, coach, communicate expectations, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while adapting to changing operational priorities.
• Strong commitment to safety, equipment reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The physical demands below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Stand for prolonged periods; frequently lift, bend, kneel, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights, in confined spaces, and around heavy industrial equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work a flexible rotating schedule, including mornings, evenings, extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

Performance Expectations

• Success is measured by effective frontline leadership, a strong safety culture, reliable equipment, timely maintenance execution, accurate documentation, and clear communication of equipment status and priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in an industrial, mechanical, heavy equipment, crane, production, manufacturing, or similar environment required.
• Previous experience leading personnel in a maintenance or operations environment required.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Ability to work the required flexible schedule with a demonstrated history of safe work behavior.

Benefits
ADM offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Weekly Pay
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Internal career growth opportunities across ADM and ARTCo operations

Why Join ADM / ARTCo
ARTCo is a key part of ADM’s transportation network. As a Maintenance Shift Lead in Waggaman, you’ll lead employees, support critical equipment reliability, and help keep stevedoring operations safe and efficient.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

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