Work Location:US.LA.Carencro.2900 Highway 93
Working Environment: On-Site/Hybrid
Division: Site Access
Craft/Manufacturing/Engineering - Management
NPK International inc. (NYSE: NPKI) is the only site access solutions partner to manufacture and rent industry-leading sustainable composite matting , along with a full suite of services including planning, logistics, and remediation - so you can protect your people, the environment, and your bottom line.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance technicians across shifts, including managing performance and scheduling. Conduct daily safety meetings, audits, inspections of equipment and work areas. Lead JSA meeting before activities. Conduct post shutdown meetings before restart to ensure completeness of work.
- 24/7 Operational Support: Provide emergency response, analyze breakdown trends, and ensure continuous machinery operation (OEE).
- Preventive/Predictive Maintenance: Develop, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance (PM) programs to reduce downtime.Plan shutdowns, coordinate contractor’s schedules, ensure all necessary equipment will arrive on time. Schedule and assign work to maintenance technicians based on priority, skill level, and workload. Evaluate the performance of maintenance technicians, identify areas for improvement, and provide feedback to enhance their skills and knowledge. Develop and implement maintenance procedures, protocols, and policies to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards. Ensure correctness of parts ordered for replacements.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations (OSHA), company policies, and quality standards (e.g., FDA/USDA).
- Technical Troubleshooting: Lead repairs for mechanical, electrical, controls programming, hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.
- Inventory & Documentation: Manage spare parts inventory and maintain accurate records in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of maintenance activities, equipment history, and repair costs to identify trends, track performance, and forecast future maintenance needs.
Education And Experience Requirements
Technical Knowledge: Strong expertise in PLC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical vocational certification preferred.
- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and ability to work under pressure. Embrace a service minded approach to the position.
Experience: 5+ years in industrial/manufacturing maintenance, with 2-4+ years in a leadership role.
Common Work Environment
High-noise industrial environments with exposure to moving machinery, chemicals, and varying temperatures.This role often requires being on-call to address critical breakdowns during off-hours.
WHY JOIN NPK?
One of NPK’s Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality, and that commitment starts with YOU! NPK is where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. Here at NPK, we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the best talent while providing an environment where our employees can grow professionally and personally.
What We Value
At NPK, our values, safety, integrity, accountability, respect, and excellence are more tan words - they are non-negotiable fundamentals that define what is important to us. They are the foundation for our purpose.
Our Purpose encapsulates how our values work together to drive our decision-making, actions, and behaviors. They help us create meaningful relationships with each other, our clients, and partners. Every day, we strive to live these values and fulfill our purpose, building a culture that reflects who we are and where we're headed.
P - People Focused - First in every action
U - United - Different voices make us stronger together
R - Reliable - Unwavering in our quality and service
P - Passionate - Energy and excitement is our fuel
O - Optimistic - Any moment is a chance to shine
S - Sincere - Authenticity starts with vulnerability
E - Enterprising - Agility is the key to opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. NPK and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military service/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. For more information on Equal Employment Opportunity, please click
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NPK International, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applications with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Manager, HR Governance & Compliance at HRcompliance@npki.com
