Maintenance Lead

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one which the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, working alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, then Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician with expertise in Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) systems? Do you have a passion for leading teams, troubleshooting complex systems and optimizing plant operations? If so, we want you to join our team as a Lead Maintenance Technician!

Why Join Us?

✔ Leadership Opportunity – Mentor and guide junior I&E Technicians.
✔ Hands-On Impact – Play a key role in plant reliability and performance.
✔ Diverse Challenges – Work on advanced instrumentation, motors and control systems.
✔ Safety-First Culture – Lead compliance efforts and safety training.

What You’ll Do:

As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation and electrical equipment to ensure smooth plant operations. You will also lead projects, oversee preventive maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor junior I&E Technicians, ensuring adherence to safety standards
• Troubleshoot, commission and calibrate instrumentation (Coriolis, DP, Vortex, Turbine, Mag meters, Level and PH instruments).
• Utilize tools such as Fluke meters, Emerson Hart Communicator Trex, and motor meggers.
• Lead preventive maintenance and implement process improvements.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Act as a liaison between plant operations and management, providing performance reports.
• Oversee lockout/tagout procedures, confined space entries and emergency response plans.
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance and safety training sessions.

What You Bring:

✔ Education & Experience:

• HS Diploma/GED required (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Instrumentation and Control preferred)
• Proven work experience in industrial maintenance, I&E, or a related field

✔ Technical Expertise:

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
• Proficiency in basic computer operations for maintenance logs and reports

✔ Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for prolonged periods, and climb stairs
• Must be medically cleared for respiratory protection equipment

If you thrive in a dynamic industrial environment and have a strong background in maintenance leadership, electrical systems and instrumentation, apply today!

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Working at Tessenderlo Kerley

Why Join Us?

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and teamwork
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, up to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
• Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is part of Tessenderlo Group (Euronext: TESB), a global industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and industrial solutions for water management. At the heart of the strategy of Tessenderlo Group lies the conviction that “Every Molecule Counts.” In everything we do, we seek to further valorize and add value to our products and processes. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, please visit www.tessenderlo.com .

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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