Maintenance Technician

DCO Energy, LLC; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

DCO Energy, LLC is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to support dairy‑based anaerobic digestion and gas processing operations. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshoot PLC systems, and operate CMMS to record findings.

Requires 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work on-call rotations, including weekends or holidays, at industrial sites near dairy farms.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of industrial electrical/mechanical experience in maintenance, repair or troubleshooting.
• Experience with compressors, pumps, valves, and processing equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS for logging maintenance activities and records.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and instrument signals (4–20mA).
• Valid driver's license and ability to work on-call rotations, including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on pumps, compressors, valves, tanks, centrifuges, and related equipment.
• Conduct electrical system maintenance and HVAC upkeep; perform mechanical troubleshooting.
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance; document findings in CMMS.
• Follow safety guidelines and environmental regulations; maintain organized workspaces.
• Respond to plant alarms, troubleshoot PLC systems, and rectify equipment malfunctions.
• Support operations at dairy-based anaerobic digesters and gas processing equipment as needed.
• Maintain site cleanliness and coordinate with team to enforce safety policies.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

CMMS experience

Power tools

Tools

Scissor lifts

Forklifts

Telehandlers

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

SALARY: $36-48 p/h depending on experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Repair: Perform planned and unplanned maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, compressors, valves, tanks, centrifuges, blowers, and other processing equipment.
• Electrical & Mechanical Work: Conduct electrical system maintenance, compressor repair, HVAC system upkeep, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Preventive & Corrective Actions: Perform predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance; record findings in CMMS.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow company/state/federal safety guidelines, maintain clean and organized workspaces, and comply with fire, spill prevention, and environmental regulations
• Troubleshooting: Respond to plant alarms, troubleshoot PLC systems, and rectify equipment malfunctions (e.g., pumps, generators, compressors, sensors).
• Operations: Will be cross-trained to assist operations as needed to monitor and adjust dairy-based anaerobic digesters and gas processing equipment (e.g., membranes, compressors) to maintain optimal gas flow and quality.
• Site Management: Maintain site cleanliness, work with co-workers, managers, business partners to implement safety and operational policies.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 2-5 years industrial electrical/mechanical, compressor maintenance, CMMS, power tools, hand tools, scissor lifts, JLG's, telehandlers, and forklifts
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of gas flow, instrumentation (4-20mA signals), PLC systems, compressors and mechanical repair skills.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work in varied weather conditions, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requirements: A valid driver's license, ability to work on-call rotations, and occasionally weekends or holidays.
• Positions are located at industrial sites on or near dairy farms, involving proximity to manure lagoons, heavy equipment, and associated odors.
• Often involves high-pressure, hazardous gases, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must possess knowledge of all facets of plant operations. The candidate will need to possess the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, write routine reports, solve practical problems, make competent decisions in emergency situations, clearly communicate tasks. This individual will provide electrical and instrumentation basic skills training to the operation staff. Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to do reaching, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, and stooping.