Lubrication Team Leader

Job Description

Responsibilities / Duties

• Ensures that lubricants are compatible with the machine, process fluids and work environment.
• Writing lubricant standards for all lubricant products and implements a lubricant consolidation strategy.
• Writing and scheduling of routine lubrication PMs consistent with best practice for each machine including jobs pertaining to oil changes, top-ups, grease gun routes, filter changes and lubrication inspections.
• Selection and performance specifications of all lubricants for each machine, assisted by the equipment OEMs and lubricant suppliers.
• Establishes grease vs. oil guidelines.
• Selection of grease fittings, tags, grease guns, oil level control devices, sight glasses, BS&W bowls.
• Selection of top-up containers and fill port hardware and lubricant dispensing equipment.
• Staffing and performance of lubrication work orders and other related unscheduled activities.
• Writes specific lubrication procedures consistent with best practice for various tasks (scheduled PMs and routine work orders).
• Selection of Contamination Control Products
• Management of Lubrication Suppliers and Service Providers. Lead and advise the work of contractors for outsourced work.
• Quality, service and support provided by all vendors and jobbers for lubricants, filters, lubrication hardware, lubricant disposal services, oil reclamation services, oil analysis services, software and other independent service providers.
• Identifies procedures for receiving inspection of incoming products (including lubricants) and noncomplying conditions.
• Establishes lubrication and contamination control guide lines associated with equipment rebuilders (engines, motors, pumps, gearboxes, etc.).
• Lubrication Information Management
• Coordinates annual lubrication audits and benchmarking services.
• Implements overall lubrication effectiveness (OLE) metrics and other key performance indicators.
• Implement Lubrication procedure for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Carry out Failure Modes Effects Analysis, Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Develop troubleshooting templates and fault trees for common machine conditions.
• Tracking and management of lubricant consumption including leakage control.
• Establishes lubricant consumption strategies.