Maintenance Technician

Sandhills Renewable Energy LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Atkinson, NE. The role involves electrical-mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various systems, including PLC/DCS and instrumentation. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience or a Maintenance Tech Degree, with strong electrical skills. The position requires physical capabilities for equipment maintenance and inspections. It is not a remote job.
Status: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Maintenance


REPORTS TO: Maintenances Supervisor DATE PREPARED: October 2024





A. JOB SUMMARY: The Maintenance Technician position is a maintenance crew member assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical-mechanical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, Frequency drives, mechanical troubleshooting and repair. Primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in timely manner.





B. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (responsibilities or duties):


· Working in all areas of the plant:


o Instrumentation and Electrical repair and troubleshooting (Emphasis)


o Electrical Repairs: Motors, Motor Starters, Running Conduit and wire pulling (Emphasis)


o Troubleshooting and repair of PLC/DCS (Emphasis)


o Programming of PLC/DCS systems


o Trouble shooting and repair of pumps/ auto valves


o Trouble shooting and repair of grain system


o Performing preventative maintenance


· 50% of position is conducting electrical repairs and installations 50% conducting mechanical repairs and installation


· Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as: knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as: flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as: heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other units


· Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns


· Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as: leaks, breakages, faulty valves and pumps


· Determines repair and maintenance of equipment


· Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions


· Lubricates equipment





C. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:


Completes other tasks assigned by Plant Manager, VP of Operations, or General Manager.

Assists where needed or requested.

D. QUALIFICATIONS





COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):


· 3+ year of mechanical electrical experience or Maintenance Tech Degree


· High School Diploma or GED required with preference of Maintenance Tech Degree


· Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care


· Experience with Arc and MIG-Tig welding


· Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.


· Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications


· Strong Electrical Experience required


· PLC/DCS knowledge


· Knowledge of Hart Communication Systems, Profibus wiring and com methods, and Device-net


· Ability to read and update electrical prints


· Understanding of discrete and analog systems


· Pneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred


· Valid driver’s license required.





PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (defined by Americans with Disabilities Act)





· Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs, and work at heights.


· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.


· The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.


· The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.


· The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.


· The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.


For a full job description to include physical requirements, please visit our website at sandhillsrenewables.com.