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
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, Sunday to Wednesday: Sunday -- Tuesday 2PM-2AM, Wednesday 2PM-8PM
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job: Technicians work in secured baggage handling areas, in repair stations, or on airfields. They often must meet strict deadlines to maintain flight schedules.
Workers frequently bend, stoop, and reach from ladders and scaffolds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. They will be lifting parts and tools for extended periods of time and handling equipment such as conveyor systems. Technicians identify and fix mechanical problems with machinery, and they commonly work with greasy parts and tools, sometimes in uncomfortable positions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working with and exposed to the baggage handling system, mechanical parts and vibration. The environment can also be loud because of aircraft engines and equipment.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
