Environmental Maintenance Technician

Stryten Energy; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Salina, Kansas is hiring Environmental Maintenance Technicians to maintain and repair environmental equipment and oversee PMs. The role supports a large-scale lead-acid battery operation and requires working with ventilation systems, hazardous materials handling, and coordination with contractors.

Starting rate is $28.51 per hour with a day-shift (C) schedule Thursday-Sunday, plus every other Wednesday.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of ventilation equipment (Vacuum, Baghouse, Roto Clones, and ventilation ducting).
• Hazardous wastes and chemicals experience desired.
• Wastewater treatment experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Navigate the electronic maintenance work order software.
• Perform and complete PMs as assigned.
• Close all completed PMs in the electronic maintenance work order system.
• Complete any needed mechanical repairs to Environmental equipment (including changing out Baghouse bags).
• Work with outside Contractors on repairs of equipment when required.
• Work with the production departments on scheduling equipment down for PMS or repairs.
• Record and evaluate daily readings on all environmental equipment.
• Inspect ventilation and clean or repair as necessary.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and motors.
• Complete welding and cutting activities as required.
• Must be able to complete required work in a timely manner with limited supervision.
• Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.
• Perform hazardous waste shipment preparation and paperwork.
• Hazardous waste training shall be provided to the employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position, and a review of this training provided every 12 months thereafter.
• Perform other work as assigned by Management including 5S cleaning.

Skills

Ventilation Equipment knowledge

Hazardous waste handling

PPE usage

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic maintenance work order software

Electrical circuits knowledge

Welding/cutting equipment

Job description

Overview

The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.

Environmantal Maintenance Technicians are responsible for maintaining the quality and mechanical maintenance, an d repairs all Environmental equipment.

Starting Rate: $28.51

Schedule: C Shift: Day: Thursday-Sunday, every other Wed

Stryten Energy offers a strong benefit package that includes the following:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans


• Short-term, long term disability and employee life


• 401(k) planwith Company Match


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays

Responsibilities

• Navigate the electronic maintenance work order software.


• Perform and complete PMs as assigned.


• Close all completed PMs in the electronic maintenance work order system.


• Complete any needed mechanical repairs to Environmental equipment (including changing out Baghouse bags).


• Work with outside Contractors on repairs of equipment when required.


• Work with the production departments on scheduling equipment down for PMS or repairs.


• Record and evaluate daily readings on all environmental equipment.


• Inspect ventilation and clean or repair as necessary.


• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and motors.


• Complete welding and cutting activities as required.


• Must be able to complete required work in a timely manner with limited supervision.


• Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.


• Perform hazardous waste shipment preparation and paperwork.


• Hazardous waste training shall be provided to the employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position, and a review of this training provided every 12 months thereafter. The employee will complete a program of classroom instruction. The employee shall be supervised until training is completed. The training shall consist of a review of proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, how to review and prepare a hazardous waste manifest, and proper labeling requirements.


• Perform other work as assigned by Management including 5S cleaning.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Skills Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred


• Must have working knowledge of Ventilation Equipment (Vacuum, Baghouse, Roto Clones, and ventilation ducting)


• Previous work with hazardous wastes and chemicals desired


• Previous work experience in a wastewater treatment system desired

Qualifications:

• Power tools, hand tools, ladders, portable pumps, meters, gauges, testing and sampling equipment, and personal protective equipment as required.


• Physically capable of wearing PPE including gloves, respirator, safety glasses, hard hat, metatarsal guarded shoes in accordance with established policy.


• Continuous standing, walking, and bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching, for 12 hr. shifts. Repetitious work.


• Will be exposed to extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid).


• Occasional lifting from grams up to 50 pounds

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.