Industrial Maintenance Technician

About the Role

The Renewables Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role leads preventive and corrective maintenance activities, responds to critical equipment issues, and utilizes expertise in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime and improve performance. The technician also manages maintenance programs through CMMS, supports inventory and work order tracking, and promotes a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a hands-on problem solver who enjoys diagnosing complex equipment issues, working in a fast-paced industrial environment, and taking ownership of reliability, safety, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and overhaul production machinery and facility equipment in accordance with operational requirement and safety protocols
• Respond promptly to emergency or unscheduled maintenance needs on production equipment, mobile machinery, or vehicles, and conduct scheduled service and repairs as assigned
• Apply a range of skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair techniques to support continuous operation of production systems
• Interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, and work orders to accurately perform maintenance and repair tasks
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, determine root causes, replace or repair defective components, perform functional testing, and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Perform routine maintenance on plant equipment, as well as on the plant’s interior and exterior
• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track and manage maintenance tasks and inventory
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all safety policies and standards relevant to the role, ensuring safe work practices are consistently followed. Identify and address unsafe conditions to protect the safety of oneself and others on site
• Provide support for plant activities as needed, contributing to overall operational efficiency

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred
• 1-3 years’ relevant experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical theory and technical skills, including the proficient use of appropriate tools, materials, and diagnostic equipment such as voltage meters, megohmmeters (meggers), and ammeters
• Ability to perform basic welding using arc, MIG, and/or TIG welding techniques
• Proficient in troubleshooting AC and DC electrical systems, including power distribution networks, control panels, and electric motors, as well as adjusting and calibration instrumentation associated with process equipment
• Skilled in the use of precision measurement tools, including but not limited to laser alignment systems, calipers, dial indicators, and vibration analysis tools
• Ability to read, interpret and apply information from Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), electrical schematics, and technical drawings
• Capable of safely operating industrial equipment including scissor lifts, aerial lifts (e.g., JLG) forklift, telehandlers (e.g., SkyTrak), front-end loader and Skid steer loaders (e.g., Bobcat)

Competencies

• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others to achieve shared objectives
• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Being Resilient - Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer centric solutions
• Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Instills Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Work is performed in an ethanol production facility that operates 24x7 which will require on-call scheduling and flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• This position is subject to heavy lifting, climbing, working in strained positions and in confined areas, occasionally for a prolonged period
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures with frequent exposure to noise, dirt and a dusty environment
• Occupational hazards are those associated with working at elevated heights and in proximity to large, industrial machinery

Benefits

• Competitive wages and potential bonus incentives
• Paid Time Off including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more
• 401(k) with up to 4% company matching with immediate vesting
• Medical, Dental, and Vision prescription insurances
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts