Maintenance Technician (Industrial)

About Divert

Divert is a circular economy company dedicated to preventing food waste through innovative technologies and nationwide infrastructure. Founded in 2007, Divert offers an end-to-end solution that prevents waste, provides edible food to those in need, and converts unsold food into renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance by adhering to regulations and conducting daily safety checks.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on various types of equipment, including conveyors, pumps, motors, and control systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults in machinery and electrical systems using diagnostic tools.
• Coordinate and communicate with the Site leadership team regarding equipment downtime for maintenance.
• Document all maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Assist in inventory management for spare parts and equipment.
• Optimize key performance indicators and lead or support special projects and plant improvements.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial platform lifts.
• Collaborate with engineers, production teams, and other technicians to address complex issues and maintain system uptime.
• Supplement process manpower as needed based on training in the skills matrix.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, standing, walking, sitting, kneeling.
• Comfortable operating equipment and repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Able to handle potential changes in temperature, humidity, and wetness in working areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2-3 years minimum Industrial Maintenance, Fabrication, Landfill RNG, or Reciprocating Compressor experience.
• 2-year technical degree, associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field, or military background is a plus.
• 1-3 years in a Leadership role is a plus.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and edit P&IDs and schematic diagrams.
• Understanding of sensors, actuators, and motion control systems.