Maintenance Technician-Ethanol Plant

[Po[sition Summary
[ Responsible for the maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities.
I. Maintains the plant maintenance program.
a.Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facilitys equipment.
b.Maintains and repairs maintenance shop and plant equipment.
c.Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
d.Analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations or solving maintenance related problems.
e.Have a good working knowledge of pumps, valves, conveyors, gearboxes, piping etc.
f.Monitors and repairs plant pneumatic and hydraulic systems
g.Participate with plant safety programs: lock out tag out, confined space entry. Initiates and implements the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the ethanol industry, with an emphasis on preventive and predictive maintenance.Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.]{lang=”EN”}]{lang=”EN”}]{lang=”EN”}

1. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
2. Must have good communication and organizational skills
3. Must participate in training to continue to improve skills related to the job.
4. Longer hours and overtime may be required for jobs to be completed.
5. Must participate in the on call schedule.
6. May be required to operate heavy equipment.(Forklift, pay loader, skid steer etc.)

[I.Monitors operation of plant equipment and systems.
a.Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
b.Carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
[II.Coordinate activities with other departments
[a.Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
[b.Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
[c.Follow safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
[d.Follow city, county state, and federal regulations relating to the maintenance department at all times.
[III.Coordinate activities with other departments.
[a.Communicates directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
[IV.Other.
[a.Follow plant policy procedures programs required to ensure plant safety and cleanliness.
[b.Assists with implementing plant improvements and expansions.
[VII. Minimum Job Requirements
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1. Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more
2. Must be able to kneel, bend over or be on your feet for long periods of time.
3. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
Preferred Education and Experience:
4. High school diploma or equivalent
5. Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.
6. Maintenance and mechanical experience preferred.
Computer skills:

[a.To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency with basic office software, e.g., word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
[b.Must have the ability to work effectively with computerized maintenance management system and instruct others on its operation
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[VIII.Working environment:
[a.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.
[b.The employee is occasionally exposed to wet, windy, hot and/or humid conditions; must be able to climb ladders and to work in high, precarious places; and cold outdoor weather conditions.
[c.The employee may be occasionally exposed to high noise environments.]{lang=”EN”}]{lang=”EN”}]{lang=”EN”}]{lang=”EN”}]{lang=”EN”}]{lang=”EN”}]{lang=”EN”}

1. Must be able to work in confined spaces.