Maintenance Technician/Terminal Operator

Description

Maintenance technician/terminal operator is a dual role. The basic function of the maintenance technician/terminal operator is to facilitate the day-to-day operations and necessary maintenance of the EEDS facility located in Newton, Iowa. These duties include, but are not limited to, preparing rail cars for loading, monitoring the loading of railcars from above ground storage tanks, assisting in the offload of tank trucks, performing maintenance/repairs on equipment at facility, inventory management, site security, and other duties as required by Terminal Manager to ensure safe, efficient and profitable terminal operations at EEDS facility. 

Responsibilities:

· Facilitate the transfer of renewable feedstock (i.e., corn oil and animal fats) from tank trucks into terminal tank storage; as well as loading of renewable feedstock into railcars for outbound distribution. 

· Performing equipment inspections, making coupler/hose connections, climbing tank trucks to ensure proper venting prior to offload, coordinating operations with vendors/railroad/regulatory agencies. 

· Coordinate with corporate employees on inventory management, sample analysis, costs, maintenance, etc. 

· Oversee contractor repairs of terminal equipment.

· Troubleshoot, install, and repair terminal equipment.

· Perform scheduled and routine maintenance on terminal equipment.

· Preform general terminal upkeep to include, but not limited to, mowing, painting, cleaning.

· Perform daily facility inspections (equipment, infrastructure, security, etc).

· Operate facility equipment to move railcars in preparation for product loading and outbound movement. 

· Work with local first responders in ongoing effort to comply with facility FRP, SPCC, and SOP adherence.

· Ongoing safety, operational and regulatory training.

· Perform other duties as prescribed by Terminal Manager.

· Travel to EEDS terminals, as necessary, to cover labor shortages.  

Requirements

Skills:

Oral Communication Skills 

Computer literacy - Specifically MS Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Inventory management/gauging

Professionalism

Organization

Planning

Time Management

Mechanical Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to Details  

   
Education/Experience:

· 2 years’ experience in industrial operations and maintenance

· Commodity inventory management (preferred)

Working Conditions:

· Must be able to consistently lift 50 lbs 

· Must be able to climb tank trucks 

· Must be able to work outside in the elements

· Must have reliable transportation 

· Flexible working hours as operations dictate

Eco-Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.