Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

Ever-Green Energy Inc•Saint Paul, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ever-Green Energy is seeking a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic to be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Environmental Wood Supply (EWS) equipment, ensuring reliable operation. This role involves collaborating with the Biomass Fuel Site Supervisor to determine equipment operating cycles, monitor performance, and schedule routine preventative maintenance. The mechanic will troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform corrective maintenance on machines, working closely with the EWS Administrator, vendors, and the supply chain to procure necessary materials for inventory and repairs.

Requirements

Formal education or training with certification in the area(s) of machine and industrial equipment repair, maintenance, diesel engines, and welding.
Minimum of High School graduate or equivalent.
At least 3-years of experience performing maintenance on large industrial equipment and diesel engines or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Able to operate and maintain equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
Able to prioritize work and work in an efficient and timely manner while using good decision-making skills.
Able to read and follow basic electrical and mechanical schematics.
Effective oral and written communication skills, be able to effectively assign and oversee work assignments, and work well in a team-setting.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of truck and equipment repair or additional training is a plus.
Experience in hydraulics, electrical circuitry troubleshooting, and fabrication is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops, maintains, and performs a schedule of routine preventative maintenance items to all EWS equipment.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, assists in root cause identification, determines proper course of action, identifies and procures all necessary parts and materials for repairs, and performs repairs for all EWS equipment. Equipment and types of repairs include, but are not limited to: engines, motors, conveyors systems, computer-controlled systems, welding activities, hydraulics, belt tensioning and adjustments, fluid changes, compressors, A/C units, radiators, rebuilds, bearing replacements, and others.
Performs vendor management activities, including but not limited to: scheduling corrective and warranty repairs, diagnosing issues, determining proper maintenance standards, identifying and procuring repair materials and parts.
Updates, maintains, and reviews all equipment maintenance logs. Utilizes these logs to help determine future planned maintenance activities on equipment, and assessing long-term performance of equipment.
Maintains the maintenance shop area in a clean, orderly, and functional fashion.
Maintains stock inventory of routine parts, materials, and tools. Performs routine inventory of supplies and materials, and works with EWS Administrator to maintain stock.
Informs and provides recommendations to the Biomass Fuel Site Supervisor to determine long-term equipment needs, capital repairs, and needed expenditures to maintain equipment so they can be accounted for in budgets.
As training and qualification allow, assists in production activities by performing loading or grinding operations, as needed.