Job Title

Shift leader II

Job Description

Vanderlande is responsible for the Service & Maintenance of the Baggage Handling System at the St. Louis International Airport. We are currently seeking a Shift Leader to join our team. The Shift Leader will be a main responder to emergency situations. They carry out preventive and corrective maintenance at the mechanical level supervising a team.

Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):

• Exercise safe working practice at all times

• Inspect and diagnose complex mechanical/electrical systems

• Inspect and diagnose mechanical systems

• Perform specified preventive maintenance

• Communicate with various parties on the work performed and present status of specialty systems

• Interpret engineering drawings in reference to layout, location, and operation of the system(s)

• Attend to faults, alarms and warnings

• Monitor reporting through CMMS, including generating, closing and planning work orders

• React to messages from the Control Room or manager

• React to messages from the Operations Teams regarding Preventive or Corrective Maintenance

• Perform monthly CM/PM, including inspection, adjustment, cleaning, replacement parts as needed

• Assist with supervision of employees assigned to the team

• Ensure quality of maintenance executed on-site according to contract agreed with the customer(s)

• Manage system issues on-site with the maintenance team, manager and the customer

• Setup and maintain work schedule to ensure fulfilment of contract deliverables and more

• Provide assistance to Manager (if applicable) on daily operations and perform as the manager in his absence

• Ensure proper levels of supplies (spare parts, tools and office supplies) and manage vendor interactions

• Initiate process improvements to ensure continuous improvement of the maintenance performance to the contract

• Acts independently in several technical tasks

• Identifies issues that need extra attention

• Solves problems which disturb the daily operation

• Trains less experienced employees

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 year technical experienced in an industrial environment

• Working experience with mechanical, electrical and controls (PLC, PC) systems

• 2 years of prior experience as a Lead Technician

• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years Material Handling Experience

• Minimum of 1 year CMMS Experience preferred

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies):

• Self-Starter and Pro-active

• Detail Oriented and Stress Resistant

• Customer Oriented

• Innovative and Self Assured

• Decision Making Ability

• Adaptable

• Strong leadership skills, troubleshooting and problem solving skills

• Fully competent and versed in operations and maintenance

• Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs

• Team player

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative; who would like to grow and develop within the organization

• Working knowledge of computers and equipment

• Ability to solve problems under pressure

• Pro-active attitude towards process improvement

• Ability to work independently

• Knowledge of OSHA and safety practices