Senior Maintenance Technician

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy•Council Bluffs, IA

1d•$30 - $40

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Technician plays a key role in supporting SIRES's operations by ensuring maintenance of machinery and equipment systems by completing preventive and routine maintenance requirements on pumps, motors, conveyor systems, various tools, and production machines. Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications. Troubleshoots malfunctions at an expert level. Takes ownership and responsibility for the health of the assets and the success of the plant. This position will have on-call responsibilities. This position works closely with other departments to ensure SIRE continues to operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry and regulator standards.

Requirements

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well with others and ability to work independently.
5 Years previous experience with machinery and mechanical equipment.
Ability to perform CMMS data entry requirements.
Excellent safety knowledge related to tools and machinery.
High proficiency in industrial maintenance activities.
Ability to effectively train other maintenance technicians.
High School Diploma or GED required
Work experience & equivalent to 5 years of experience in heavy industrial maintenance
Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to work in outside conditions and adverse weather.
Walking
Standing

Responsibilities

Trouble-shoot and determine necessary repairs and maintenance quickly and effectively with no supervision needed.
Repair and maintain machinery and equipment.
Work effectively, either individually or as part of a team, to see jobs through to completion including working overtime as needed.
Perform various preventative maintenance checks and repairs on machinery and equipment (vibration detection).
Overhaul equipment, welds, pump repair and rebuilding pumps to manufacturers specifications.
Welding with TIG, MIG and STICK.
Complete Work Orders and document the time, tasks and parts/supplies needed to complete the Work Order in the CMMS software.
Greasing and oiling
Rebuilding rotating equipment
PM tasks and follow up corrective actions
Service of rolling stock and equipment according to service schedule
Fabricating
Vibration detection
Rigging & lifting
Housekeeping as related but not limited to the cleanliness and orderly organization of electrical work areas, MCC rooms, electrical enclosures, maintenance shop and DDG building.
Maintain updated documentation of all machinery and equipment changes implemented by said individual or contractors hired by the plant.
Perform weekly inspection and take an inventory of tools and shop equipment and submit requisition to replace broken or missing items.
Perform required maintenance duties as needed on an on-call basis as scheduled.
Perform all duties in accordance with safety regulations and Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
Communicate and interface with production department on job specific information.
Follow company policy regarding inventory control practices.
Other duties as may be assigned to accomplish the safe and timely day-to-day operations within the plant.
Participate in rotational on-call responsibilities during non-business hours
Wear personal protective equipment as required by company PPE policies.

Benefits

Quarterly performance-based bonuses of up to 15% of pay
100% employer-paid medical insurance for the employee and their entire family
Dental and vision insurance
Doctor-on-Demand telehealth with $0 copay for employees and dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including dependent-care FSA, with company match up to $1,000 annually on medical FSA contributions only
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employer-paid group life insurance with optional voluntary life
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
401(k) with 6% employer match on base pay, overtime, and bonuses
Free financial counseling through FINHUB for employees and their families
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning on your first day, equating to up to three (3) weeks in your first year, plus paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Bereavement leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Structured, on-the-job training programs
Progressive skill-based pay increases as employees complete training milestones and expand job competencies