Mechanic Technician-Blue Flint

Midwest AgEnergy Group•Underwood, ND

About The Position

The Mechanic Technician performs preventative, predictive, routine, and emergency maintenance on process plant equipment, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, communication, and control systems, to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. The role requires technical problem-solving, a commitment to high-quality results, and a thoughtful, disciplined approach to accurate and detailed work. Normal hours are a rotating 10-hour shift, Monday through Friday, with a rotating evening and weekend on-call schedule. Extended work hours are required during plant shutdowns. The technician completes repairs and proactive maintenance, supports projects and equipment fabrication, performs welding and cutting, communicates equipment and operational issues, maintains work-order and equipment records, and supports plant safety and environmental programs. The role may periodically oversee and direct contractors and assist with emergency response activities to the extent of the employee’s training. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and live within a one-hour drive of the plant. Required technical preparation includes two years of vocational or technical training in relevant industrial maintenance fields; an associate degree in specified electrical, electronic, instrumentation and controls, or industrial maintenance fields may substitute for the two years of experience. Previous experience at a production, process, power, or manufacturing facility is preferred. Employment screening includes background checks and drug testing, with candidate consent.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of vocational or technical training in welding, pipefitting, electrical, electronic, instrumentation and controls, or other related industrial mechanical maintenance training. An associate degree in electrical, electronic, instrumentation and controls, or industrial maintenance can substitute for the two years of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Must live within a one-hour drive time of the plant location.
Knowledge of plant equipment, including basic mechanical, electrical, and engineering abilities.
Knowledge of plant systems, processes, and technology used to assess plant conditions and obtain necessary data.
Knowledge of materials, drawings, and applications.
Knowledge of essential maintenance and administrative record-keeping practices.
Knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Basic skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and maintaining databases.
Skills with hand and power tools, welding, and rigging.
Planning, analysis, and organizational skills.
Ability to read and understand Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), instruction manuals, drawings, and parts breakdowns.
Ability to work a rotating 10-hour shift Monday through Friday and a rotating evening and weekend on-call schedule; extended hours are required during plant shutdowns.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience at a production, process, power, or manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Complete maintenance repairs on process plant equipment and operate the hand tools, power tools, and other equipment required for maintenance duties.
Perform proactive maintenance and project work.
Assist with the design, review, and fabrication of items and materials used throughout the plant.
Perform welding and cutting using acetylene and arc welding equipment.
Communicate maintenance issues to operations and recommend necessary changes to process equipment operation.
Monitor operational concerns through daily logs and communication with operations, and follow up on identified deficiencies.
Participate in daily maintenance meetings to review plant issues and prioritize and schedule maintenance activities.
Assist in evaluating equipment failures, determining causes of major or recurring failures, and establishing actions to prevent recurrence.
Maintain assigned tools, shop tools, and shop equipment in good working condition and free of safety hazards; take responsibility for the company-issued toolbox and tools.
Clean and organize work areas in the shop and at the plant site.
Enter and close work orders in the CMMS, pull parts, and assist with minor warehouse activities.
Maintain a high completion percentage and low backlog for assigned work orders.
Maintain accurate plant equipment records to document operating history.
Communicate with vendors and manufacturers for support and obtain quotes for needed parts.
Assist in developing programs and procedures for safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of process equipment.
Ensure compliance with environmental policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; report noncompliance and support the company’s environmental management system.
Promote the company safety program, maintain safety awareness, report unsafe acts or conditions, and report and investigate accidents.
Assist with emergency response activities and drills within the scope of training, including incipient firefighting, chemical release and spill response, first aid, and other required environmental or emergency actions.
Periodically oversee and direct contractor work.