Maintenance Technician

BIOGAS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SD OpCO LLC partners with local dairy farmers, state, and federal agencies, providing a sustainable energy source that benefits the dairy, the company, and actively reduces greenhouse gases emitted to the atmosphere.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Biogas Maintenance Mechanic performs skilled work that is necessary to maintain all anaerobic digester systems, conditioning skids, and upgrader compressors in like new condition. The facility is composed of a digester, pumps, gas blowers, compressors, scrubbers, condensers, chillers and related auxiliary equipment. Biogas Maintenance Mechanic works with manure and gas processing equipment to produce, transfer, compress and recover different types of gases. Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and assisting with preventive maintenance, repairs and replacements as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Perform routine, preventative maintenance, and repairs on all main and ancillary equipment relevant to the operation of the dairy digester and gas ugrader. (i.e. Pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, chillers)

- Ensure all preventive maintenance requirements are captured in CMMS and can be scheduled on periodic schedule. Ensure all E-maintenance work orders are completed properly and on time.

- Assist with troubleshooting for both digester and upgrader equipment.

- Biogas Maintenance Mechanic responsible for the performance of maintenance PMs and routine maintenance of all assigned equipment. (i.e. greasing motors, compressor, heat exchanger bearings). Maintain lube program overall.

- Assist with Install and provide maintenance on industrial sized gas and air compressors, motors, bearings, seals, pumps, chillers and other mechanical components.

- Generate repair work orders that address the deficiencies in the need of correction on field equipment and components.

- Align with Maintenance Planner to ensure sufficient critical spares and required consumables are maintained in the warehouse to minimize downtime.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Performance will be assessed 90 days after initial hire, and then annually after that. Plant Operations will be measured against plant operating efficiency, uptime (reliability), and cost expectations. The successful operator will be measured against adherence to company policy and ability to drive sustained efficiency through personal effort, communication, teamwork, and ability to leverage external resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Relevant maintenance and operating experience in an industrial or gas processing environment is desired.

- Operational experience may be supplemented with military experience or training in a related field.

- A relevant background in safety procedures/practices

- Able to quickly respond to rapidly changing conditions.

- Able to read, write and understand English is required. Spanish as a second language desired.

- Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings

- Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely manner.

- Proficient use of hand tools and power tools

- Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.

- Willingness to learn and have good communication skills.

- Fundamental proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) on a PC or tablet required.

- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle in South Dakota is required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work locations are industrial and agricultural, primarily outdoors in northern South Dakota. Temperatures range from -40 deg F in the winter to 110 deg F in the summer. Limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes will require the use of approved personal protective equipment. Regular exposure to cold, heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and other conditions normally encountered in an industrial environment should be expected. SD OpCo will ensure all applicable work rules and safety requirements are closely adhered to.

This position will require heavy lifting (<50 lbs) and/or climbing ladder and/or stairs.