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Maintenance Team Leader
Bayamon, PR · Biotech/PharmaceuticalWe are seeking a proactive and hands-on Maintenance Team Leader to become part of the maintenance department and ensure optimal reliability of our production equipment and facilities. As a key member of our technical team, you will lead daily repair, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities, fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to mentor a team of skilled technicians toward achieving zero-downtime goals
Function: The Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for support the day-to-day maintenance activities, including preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance for all terminal infrastructure and equipment.
The Team Leader provides technical guidance to the maintenance crew during field work, ensures tasks are executed safely and to the required quality standard, and acts as the primary point of contact for technical issues requiring immediate field resolution. This role does not carry planning, scheduling, or direct personnel supervision authority.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
Implement and oversee preventive maintenance (PM) programs for storage tanks, piping systems, pumps, valves, motors, fire protection systems, and instrumentation.
Analyze equipment history and performance data to support predictive maintenance strategies and failure trend identification.
Periodically review PM task lists for effectiveness and propose updates based on operational data and regulatory changes.
Support root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and track corrective action implementation
2. Field Technical Execution
Supervise and guide maintenance technicians during daily field activities, ensuring compliance with work plans, safety standards, and quality requirements.
Verify that all work orders are properly executed, documented in the CMMS, and closed with accurate labor, materials, and findings recorded.
Conduct pre-job briefings (toolbox talks) and confirm all permits, isolations, and PPE requirements are in place before work begins.
Confirm system integrity and proper restoration before returning equipment to service.
Report field execution progress, findings, and deviations to the Maintenance Supervisor in a timely manner.
3. Safety, HSE, and Compliance
Actively promote a safety-first culture within the maintenance crew and among contractors on site.
Ensure full compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and working-at-height procedures before and during all maintenance activities.
Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and equipment anomalies; prepare and submit observation/nonconformity reports per company HSE policy.
Participate in HSE inspections, safety audits, hazard identification (HAZID), and Management of Change (MOC) reviews related to maintenance scope.
Support emergency response readiness of critical systems (fire pumps, ESD valves, alarms, deluge systems).
4. Work Order Documentation and Reporting
Create, update, and close work orders in the CMMS with accurate cost, labor, and technical data.
Maintain equipment history records, asset registers, and maintenance files in an organized and audit-ready state.
Provide accurate field data and work order feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor to support reporting, cost tracking, and performance analysis.
5. Contractor and Materials Coordination in Field
Coordinate on-site contractor activities, ensuring scopes of work are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Verify contractor compliance with site safety rules, Permit To Work requirements, and HSE standards before and during work.
Expedite critical material and service orders, coordinating with Procurement to avoid schedule delays.
Report contractor performance observations and field quality issues to the Maintenance Supervisor.
6. Technical Guidance and Development
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to maintenance technicians during field tasks, promoting quality workmanship and adherence to procedures.
Identify technical skill gaps within the crew and communicate training needs to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Serve as the primary technical reference point during field operations when the Maintenance Supervisor is unavailable.
Foster a positive working environment and maintain effective communication with Operations and HSE teams
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
•Associated degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
•Minimum 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in fuel terminals, LPG facilities, petrochemical plants, or similar regulated environments. (preferred).
•Experience executing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on mechanical, piping, and/or electrical systems.
•Experience working within a Permit to Work system and industrial HSE requirements.
•Familiarity with API, ASME, NFPA, OSHA, and EPA regulatory requirements applicable to fuel storage terminals (preferred).
Skills:
•Solid knowledge of mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance practices.
•Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, and technical specifications.
•Strong planning, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
•Effective written and verbal communication in Spanish; working proficiency in English.
•Proficiency with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office tools.
Competencies:
•Strong safety and compliance mindset — leads by example in the field.
•Practical leadership: ability to direct a team with authority, clarity, and accountability.
•Ability to balance multiple priorities under operational pressure and tight schedules.
•Proactive, detail-oriented approach to asset care and work quality.
•High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability in records and reporting.
•Collaborative and constructive communication with Operations, HSE, and management
Equipment and Tools:
•CMMS / maintenance management system (work order management, scheduling, reporting)
•Standard office software (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook)
•Technical drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and inspection reports
•Gas detection instruments and basic inspection/diagnostic tools
•Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per site requirements
Physical Demands:
•Ability to work in both office and field environments, including LPG storage areas, marine facilities, and outdoor plant areas.
•Regular walking, stair and ladder climbing, and access to elevated platforms and confined spaces.
•Ability to lift and carry equipment or tools up to 25–30 lbs.
•Use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, flame-resistant clothing, gas monitor, fall protection) required in all operational areas.
Working Conditions:
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Primarily field-based role with frequent presence in plant areas, including LPG storage, loading racks, fire protection systems, and marine facilities.
•
Exposure to petroleum products, LPG vapors, noise, heat, and outdoor weather conditions.
•
On-call availability required for emergency or critical maintenance events outside normal working hours.
Function: The Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for support the day-to-day maintenance activities, including preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance for all terminal infrastructure and equipment.
The Team Leader provides technical guidance to the maintenance crew during field work, ensures tasks are executed safely and to the required quality standard, and acts as the primary point of contact for technical issues requiring immediate field resolution. This role does not carry planning, scheduling, or direct personnel supervision authority.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
Implement and oversee preventive maintenance (PM) programs for storage tanks, piping systems, pumps, valves, motors, fire protection systems, and instrumentation.
Analyze equipment history and performance data to support predictive maintenance strategies and failure trend identification.
Periodically review PM task lists for effectiveness and propose updates based on operational data and regulatory changes.
Support root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and track corrective action implementation
2. Field Technical Execution
Supervise and guide maintenance technicians during daily field activities, ensuring compliance with work plans, safety standards, and quality requirements.
Verify that all work orders are properly executed, documented in the CMMS, and closed with accurate labor, materials, and findings recorded.
Conduct pre-job briefings (toolbox talks) and confirm all permits, isolations, and PPE requirements are in place before work begins.
Confirm system integrity and proper restoration before returning equipment to service.
Report field execution progress, findings, and deviations to the Maintenance Supervisor in a timely manner.
3. Safety, HSE, and Compliance
Actively promote a safety-first culture within the maintenance crew and among contractors on site.
Ensure full compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and working-at-height procedures before and during all maintenance activities.
Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and equipment anomalies; prepare and submit observation/nonconformity reports per company HSE policy.
Participate in HSE inspections, safety audits, hazard identification (HAZID), and Management of Change (MOC) reviews related to maintenance scope.
Support emergency response readiness of critical systems (fire pumps, ESD valves, alarms, deluge systems).
4. Work Order Documentation and Reporting
Create, update, and close work orders in the CMMS with accurate cost, labor, and technical data.
Maintain equipment history records, asset registers, and maintenance files in an organized and audit-ready state.
Provide accurate field data and work order feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor to support reporting, cost tracking, and performance analysis.
5. Contractor and Materials Coordination in Field
Coordinate on-site contractor activities, ensuring scopes of work are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Verify contractor compliance with site safety rules, Permit To Work requirements, and HSE standards before and during work.
Expedite critical material and service orders, coordinating with Procurement to avoid schedule delays.
Report contractor performance observations and field quality issues to the Maintenance Supervisor.
6. Technical Guidance and Development
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to maintenance technicians during field tasks, promoting quality workmanship and adherence to procedures.
Identify technical skill gaps within the crew and communicate training needs to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Serve as the primary technical reference point during field operations when the Maintenance Supervisor is unavailable.
Foster a positive working environment and maintain effective communication with Operations and HSE teams
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
•Associated degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
•Minimum 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in fuel terminals, LPG facilities, petrochemical plants, or similar regulated environments. (preferred).
•Experience executing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on mechanical, piping, and/or electrical systems.
•Experience working within a Permit to Work system and industrial HSE requirements.
•Familiarity with API, ASME, NFPA, OSHA, and EPA regulatory requirements applicable to fuel storage terminals (preferred).
Skills:
•Solid knowledge of mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance practices.
•Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, and technical specifications.
•Strong planning, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
•Effective written and verbal communication in Spanish; working proficiency in English.
•Proficiency with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office tools.
Competencies:
•Strong safety and compliance mindset — leads by example in the field.
•Practical leadership: ability to direct a team with authority, clarity, and accountability.
•Ability to balance multiple priorities under operational pressure and tight schedules.
•Proactive, detail-oriented approach to asset care and work quality.
•High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability in records and reporting.
•Collaborative and constructive communication with Operations, HSE, and management
Equipment and Tools:
•CMMS / maintenance management system (work order management, scheduling, reporting)
•Standard office software (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook)
•Technical drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and inspection reports
•Gas detection instruments and basic inspection/diagnostic tools
•Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per site requirements
Physical Demands:
•Ability to work in both office and field environments, including LPG storage areas, marine facilities, and outdoor plant areas.
•Regular walking, stair and ladder climbing, and access to elevated platforms and confined spaces.
•Ability to lift and carry equipment or tools up to 25–30 lbs.
•Use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, flame-resistant clothing, gas monitor, fall protection) required in all operational areas.
Working Conditions:
•
Primarily field-based role with frequent presence in plant areas, including LPG storage, loading racks, fire protection systems, and marine facilities.
•
Exposure to petroleum products, LPG vapors, noise, heat, and outdoor weather conditions.
•
On-call availability required for emergency or critical maintenance events outside normal working hours.