Maintenance Technician
Green Plains, Inc. - Shenandoah, IA
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Summary: As the Maintenance Technician, you will be a maintenance crew member assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical-mechanical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, frequency drives, mechanical troubleshooting and repair. Your primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in timely manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Working in all areas of the plantInstrumentation and Electrical repair and troubleshooting (Emphasis)Electrical Repairs: Motors, Motor Starters, Running Conduit and wire pulling (Emphasis)Troubleshooting and repair of PLC/DCS (Emphasis)Programming of PLC/DCS systemsTrouble shooting and repair of pumps/ auto valvesTrouble shooting and repair of grain systemPerforming preventative maintenance50% of position is conducting electrical repairs and installations 50% conducting mechanical repairs and installationMoves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as: knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as: flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as: heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other unitsDetermines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of hornsInspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as: leaks, breakages, faulty valves and pumpsDetermines repair and maintenance of equipmentPatrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditionsLubricates equipmentQualifications:3+ year of mechanical electrical experience or Maintenance Tech DegreeHigh School Diploma or GED required with preference of Maintenance Tech DegreeFamiliarity with industrial equipment operations and careExperience with Arc and MIG-Tig weldingMechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communicationsStrong Electrical Experience requiredPLC/DCS knowledgeKnowledge of Hart Communication Systems, Profibus wiring and com methods, and Device-netAbility to read and update electrical printsUnderstanding of discrete and analog systemsPneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferredValid Driver's LicenseGreen Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.Equal Opportunity EmployerTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.Company Description Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the production of cleaner low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels and high purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein. The Company also owns a 48.9% limited partner interest and a 2.0% general partner interest in Green Plains Partners LP.#INDSJ
Created: 2024-10-01