Facilities Maintenance Technician

Suterra • Bend, OR

6h • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment and utilities as well as driving projects for long-term improvements in safety, efficiency, capacity and compliance. This role will interface closely with both external vendors and internal departments, including health & safety, engineering, supply chain management and operations. This role is full-time, on-site at our facility in Bend, Oregon.

Requirements

• A lot of enthusiasm, passion, and excitement for what we do at Suterra.
• The ability to interface with a number of cross-functional teams and represent the engineering function as needed.
• One to three years of maintenance experience in an industrial plant or field service role.
• Past experience with site utilities including plumbing, compressed air, HVAC, building automation, and fire suppression systems.
• Knowledge of control circuits and troubleshooting controls for pumps, motors and other electrical/mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting and installing programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Strong understanding of pneumatic systems used for production equipment, including cylinder operation, manifold design, and troubleshooting valve assemblies.
• Ability to use and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems while understanding risks to resources and deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for teamwork across multiple functions of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting preventive maintenance for our on-site production systems and facility infrastructure.
• Maintaining records of maintenance performed and parts and materials utilized.
• Working with Engineering to develop preventive maintenance programs for new equipment and utilities.
• Working with the Operations team to coordinate access to equipment and utilities with minimal impact on production.
• Coordinating preventive maintenance requiring outside vendor support, including requests for quotation, scheduling, safety orientation and permit issuance.
• Working with our Maintenance, Engineering and Operations teams to understand the root cause of issues that are affecting equipment or utility performance.
• Managing parts, tools, drawings and other resources required to facilitate safe and timely repairs.
• Providing recommendations and initiating projects to prevent the recurrence of equipment issues and breakdowns.
• Working with Operations and Engineering to generate and implement improvements that enhance safety and efficiency.
• Supporting the safe installation of new tools and equipment.
• Providing support to the broader Operations team with mechanical and fabrication work.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO accrual in your first year!
• Robust Benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, Fitness Reimbursement Program, Preventative Care Premium Credits, 401K with Company Match
• Comprehensive health insurance (with employer-paid coverage options)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees