Maintenance Technician I

  White Energy is a fast-growing company that is strengthening America’s commitment to clean, renewable energy. It owns and operates two state-of-the-art plants that are among the nation’s leading producers of biofuels and animal feed. Ethanol produced by White Energy enjoys low carbon intensity ratings, which is attractive to the growing West Coast market for low carbon fuels. We have the energy to succeed! 

We have an outstanding career opportunity and growth for a Maintenance Technician. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working at a growing company, have great attention to detail, and the ability multi-task daily. 

Position Purpose:

Under direct supervision maintains, repairs, and installs plant equipment, machinery, and related facilities; maintains a variety of records; participates in special projects; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility to ensure the safe and continuous operations of facilities through preventive and predictive maintenance as well as in unexpected situations at White Energy 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

· Conduct daily inspection on necessary equipment

· Perform expert troubleshooting, installation, routine maintenance, and repair of mechanical manufacturing equipment. 

· Demonstrate understanding of welding principles associated with stick, TIG and MIG welding. 

· Capable of readings both mechanical and piping prints. 

· Follow all local, state, and federal regulations as they apply to the maintenance department.

· Replace or repair of rotating equipment and conveyor systems 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:   

· High school diploma or equivalent certificate required. 

· Minimum of 2-years or more experience of maintenance operations

· Welding certification of structural steel.

· Ability to operate a forklift.

· Basic electrical knowledge

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Prior experience supervising employees

· Self-Motivated 

· Organizational and communication skills 

· Strong attention to detail, analytical and possesses a proven results orientation 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   

· This job may require lifting, up to 50 pounds frequently.  

· Must be able to be respirator qualified (Complete a Pulmonary Function Test).

· Capability of working in a fast-working environment and adjust quickly to different task.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.