Predictive Maintenance Lead

Crucible Zinc is a growth-oriented metals manufacturing company focused on producing high-quality zinc products through safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible processes. We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and responsible stewardship of our people and resources. Our team-driven culture emphasizes safety, integrity, and collaboration while investing in innovation and employee development. At Crucible Zinc, employees play a vital role in supporting reliable operations and delivering value to our customers and communities.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE - The role leads the Predictive Maintenance (PDM) team and lubrication technicians. The role does all of the condition-based monitoring for the plant site, to include vibration analysis, thermography, ultra-sonic, precision alignment, and MCE testing. The role is also responsible for analyzing the data collected and making recommendations for preventive maintenance techniques based off of that data. The position maintains the site’s lubrication program and continuously refines lubrication strategies with the Reliability Engineering team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• • Leads the site’s CBM practices and coordinates that work with the respective departments
  • Collects/analyzes the CBM data including vibration, thermography, ultrasound, and motor testing.
  • Makes recommendations for preventive maintenance work based off of that data that was collected.
  • Communicates deficiencies identified on critical equipment with asset management and operations personnel and provides technical support for repair strategies.
  • Drives the planning and development of new CBM routes and lubrication opportunities.
  • Supervises lubrication technician schedule compliance, ensures lubrication inventories are maintained, and supports the environmental team with following site procedures for used oil.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• • Certifications in CBM Techniques preferred.
    • Vibration Levels 2-4
    • Thermography Levels 2-4
  • 10-15 years’ experience in CBM Techniques
  • Knowledge and experience in use of precision maintenance techniques
  • Knowledge of lubrication techniques and strategies
  • Industrial Experience Required preferably in an industrial maintenance role

COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIORS

• • Quickly learns and applies information, knowledge and skills.
  • Expresses information and ideas clearly and concisely and confirms understanding.
  • Demonstrates that efforts to add value for customers (both internal and external) and respond to their needs are of critical importance.
  • Modifies one’s own behavior to accommodate different situations, tasks and individuals involved.
  • Supports Nyrstar values of preventing harm, being open and honest, doing as we say, being considerate, and working together.
  • Understands the impact of actions and decisions on both people and other parts of the organization.
  • Makes working safely with regard to the environment a way of life, by pro-actively eliminating potential dangers that pose a hazard for self, others or the environment.
  • Works cooperatively with others and ensures team effectiveness.
  • Perseveres with a task or plan when faced with obstacles or adversity.
  • Ensures completeness and accuracy of tasks, information and activities
  • Effectively manages own time by planning activities and setting priorities.
  • Strives for high standards of performance for self-and/or others.