Operations & Maintenance Technician (New Grad Engineer)

Anaergia Inc.•Victorville, CA

73d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Facility Manager, operate and maintain the VVWRA ADM receiving area equipment as needed to ensure the plant maximizing uptime and receives all material from haulers without delays.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
BS with technical focus or trade school certification
Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, the ability to become mobile crane certified, manlift and forklift certified.
Ability to understand and show competency to effectively operate integrated plant systems.
Ability to process analytical plant production data to determine correct course of actions in plant operations.
Have the ability and capability read drawings, technical manuals and engineering specifications to maintain and fix equipment.
Identify the tools, equipment necessary for repair and maintenance work.
Identify parts and other materials required to maintain and fix equipment.
Perform basic diagnostic testing of pumps, instruments, conveyors, screws, and other industrial machinery.
Ability to check machine performance, dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Test damaged parts in comparison to specifications. Replace the damaged and worn parts if necessary.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Clean and lubricate machinery including changing oils when required.
Listening to equipment to understand variances and possible problems.
Ability to maintain records of repair and maintenance work using CMMS system.
Capabilities to lead contract mechanical work activities outside the capabilities of our local staff.

Responsibilities

Follow PM schedule, routine field inspection of all equipment, complete daily site-walk to ensure equipment visual health, and filling completed preventive maintenance work requisition/ Job Order completion on CMMS.
Monitor and operate plant process equipment in accordance with SOP's and safe industry practices.
Collect production data and adjust plant operating conditions from SCADA and in the field to achieve plant production plans and goals. Examples of production data would include but not be limited to lab analysis, plant SCADA historian data, and field logs.
Provide lab analysis for feedstock and digester material in the VVWRA facility lab. Provide lab report to engineering for analysis. Training will be provided for lab work.
Implement all site safety procedures and ensure contractors and coworkers are following safe work procedures and protocols.
Identify Spare parts, and consumables procurement need and prepare requisition for approval.
Support in stacking up of all spares, tools, and consumables (Oil, Grease, Seals, Bearings etc.) maintaining records, availability of spares on time.
Develop and maintain skills such as using forklift, hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, examining form and texture of parts.
Inspecting and collecting information on parts/pipes and other equipment utilizing rulers, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
Follow all safety SOPs and support in fabrication of temp lines, pipes, patchwork, weld / grinding or cutting work on site.
Providing cleaning of equipment as necessary
Ensure all calibration records for all required equipment are up to date and kept in records.
Inspects and tests eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, and other life safety systems including PPE.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Works in a clean manner.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Flexibility in working longer hours/overtime or weekend work will be needed.
Any additional tasks requested by Facility Manager to effectively operate and maintain the facility in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.