[Skip to main content](#main-content)

[OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/)
[Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Archer Daniels Midland jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/) · [Search jobs](/search/)

Archer Daniels Midland · Westwego

# Maintenance Shift Lead - Westwego, LA

Westwego Manager or lead Skilled Trades & Maintenance 

Listed on Archer Daniels Midland’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Archer Daniels Midland’s careers site →](https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=3391523)

[OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Archer Daniels Midland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/) / Maintenance Shift Lead - Westwego, LA

## Job description

Maintenance Shift Lead - Westwego, LA

### Position Summary

The Maintenance Shift Lead provides frontline leadership for maintenance activities supporting ARTCo’s mid-stream stevedoring operation in Waggaman, LA. This position leads and trains personnel in the safe care and maintenance of the crane/rig, production equipment, and associated structures.

Working closely with Operations Management, the Maintenance Shift Lead prioritizes maintenance needs, supports equipment reliability and availability, and promotes a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

### Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Maintenance Shift Lead coordinates daily maintenance activities and provides direction to personnel to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

### Leadership & Maintenance Coordination
- Provide day-to-day leadership and coordinate maintenance priorities based on equipment condition and operational needs.
- Lead, train, coach, and direct personnel performing maintenance and equipment-care activities.
- Assign and prioritize work, monitor progress, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively.
- Oversee maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of the crane/rig, production equipment, and associated structures.
- Communicate equipment conditions, maintenance priorities, completed work, and significant concerns to Operations Management.
- Coordinate maintenance activities around vessel, barge, and production needs and ensure required documentation is completed accurately.

### Safety, Compliance & Equipment Reliability
- Promote a strong safety culture while supporting equipment reliability, proper maintenance practices, and operational readiness.
- Identify mechanical or equipment concerns, support troubleshooting, and help determine appropriate corrective action.
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to support equipment availability and minimize downtime.
- Reinforce safe work practices and ensure maintenance activities follow established company safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and adapt maintenance priorities as operational needs change.

### Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership Competencies

Successful candidates will combine hands-on maintenance knowledge with strong frontline leadership skills and the ability to lead employees in a fast-paced industrial and marine environment.

Key competencies include:
- Strong industrial/mechanical maintenance knowledge with the ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment concerns.
- Ability to lead, train, coach, communicate expectations, and hold employees accountable.
- Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while adapting to changing operational priorities.
- Strong commitment to safety, equipment reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

### Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- The physical demands below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Stand for prolonged periods; frequently lift, bend, kneel, and climb stairs/ladders.
- Work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights, in confined spaces, and around heavy industrial equipment.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Work a flexible rotating schedule, including mornings, evenings, extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

### Performance Expectations
- Success is measured by effective frontline leadership, a strong safety culture, reliable equipment, timely maintenance execution, accurate documentation, and clear communication of equipment status and priorities.

### Required Qualifications
- Previous maintenance experience in an industrial, mechanical, heavy equipment, crane, production, manufacturing, or similar environment required.
- Previous experience leading personnel in a maintenance or operations environment required.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Ability to work the required flexible schedule with a demonstrated history of safe work behavior.

### Benefits

ADM offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Prescription drug coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Weekly Pay
- Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
- Internal career growth opportunities across ADM and ARTCo operations

Why

### Join ADM / ARTCo

ARTCo is a key part of ADM’s transportation network. As a Maintenance Shift Lead in Waggaman, you’ll lead employees, support critical equipment reliability, and help keep stevedoring operations safe and efficient.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:113786BR

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Westwego[Apply on Archer Daniels Midland’s careers site →](https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=3391523)

## More jobs at Archer Daniels Midland

### [Mechanic B - Westwego, LA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/b3d38386aefcd228dabf/)

Westwego

### [Welder C - Westwego, LA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/4ff4299fc218f63b761c/)

Westwego

### [Fleet Deckhand I - Westwego, LA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/1b4e06e462918d3a5ce0/)

Westwego

### [Shift Lead - Westwego, LA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/e4b37985328083bc6914/)

Westwego

### [Stevedore C - Westwego, LA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/ce145dfb867129a74ac5/)

Westwego

## Similar jobs at other companies

### [Maintenance Supervisor (2nd Shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/de8429f2b37a36c9d713/)

Cargill · Marshall, Missouri

### [Maintenance Supervisor-Second Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/32be2d5a1e00d305ab7c/)

Cargill · Timberville, Virginia

### [Industrial Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loews/jobs/00b35cf05ceea004ed12/)

Loews · Tukwila, WA

### [Structural Maintenance Person (Carpenter) 2nd & 3rd shift **$34.22 + $1.25 Shift Differential**](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/9ada3b5b7f66a4dcb62d/)

BAE Systems · York, Pennsylvania, United States

### [Facilities Maintenance Supervisor- 3rd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/7f9b097e48cd2db4e239/)

Lockheed Martin · Stratford, CT

OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications.
Dates come from the employer where stated; “first seen” and “last checked” are our own observations.

OpenNash Jobs · Official listings with dates and links to the employer. [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [Methodology](/methodology/)
