Maintenance Technician

VERBIO North America LLC; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

VERBIO North America LLC in South Bend, IN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support safe and reliable plant operations. You will perform mechanical maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and conduct preventive and predictive maintenance with close collaboration with operations teams.

This role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, safety mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment. On-call rotations and OSHA guidelines are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Two years of on-the-job industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance practices.
• Familiar with CMMS for work orders and documentation.
• Willingness to rotate on-call schedule and respond to outages.
• Relevant maintenance certifications preferred (OSHA, Rigging, Signaling, welding).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Respond to equipment failures and assist with installations as needed.
• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to ensure reliability.
• Utilize CMMS to document maintenance activities and work orders.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

CMMS usage

OSHA compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding

Rigging

Industrial safety equipment

Job description

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7-3:30pm. OT Eligible (On call rotation)

WHAT WE WILL EXPECT FROM YOU

In this role, you will support the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment by performing mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing preventive and predictive maintenance activities. You will work closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability, respond to equipment failures, and assist with installation and construction activities as needed. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced industrial environment. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment and systems to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to identify and correct mechanical defects before equipment failure occurs.
• Respond to and perform emergency maintenance on failed or malfunctioning equipment to minimize operational downtime.
• Install, modify, and commission various types of industrial equipment and machinery as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the shutdown and startup of equipment during planned maintenance outages and shutdown projects.
• Adhere to all OSHA and National Electrical Safety Code regulations and procedures.
• Develop collaborative working relationships between the operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Perform industrial mechanical construction and maintenance activities as needed.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to review and document maintenance work.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant on-the-job experience
• Experienced in industrial mechanical maintenance and process systems
• Familiar with computerized maintenance managements systems
• Willingness to work a rotating on-call schedule
• Relevant maintenance certifications are preferred; OSHA, Rigging & Signaling, precision maintenance, welding or other
• Written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to: FR pants/ long-sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/ descend/ work from: stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus. The starting salary is based on the candidate's experience, education, and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 5 sick/personal days
  • Paid vacation time
• Company contribution of 3% safe harbor and 2 % profit sharing in accordance with the contribution and vesting schedule
• Advancement and bonus opportunities
• Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.

ABOUT US

South Bend Ethanol, LLC , is the most recent plant acquisition. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio’s second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio’s advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million.

VERBIO SE (VERBIO), with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio-fertilizers and other high-value by-products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale. VERBIO concentrates on the use of internally developed innovative and efficient energy-saving production processes. With its innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market.

In January 2018, VERBIO SE formed its US subsidiary, VERBIO North America (VNA), with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, USA. VNA plans to build, own, operate, and finance biofuel facilities across the United States and Canada.

Our Vision

Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the world’s future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere.

It is VERBIO’s goal to be a leader in 21st-century alternative green energy solutions. As we consolidate and expand our position as one of the world’s leading biofuels producers, we will leverage our technologies and the value of agriculture to create renewable and sustainable solutions globally, while pursuing solid growth and responsible relationships with our stakeholders: farmers, customers, employees, shareholders, partners, researchers, consumers, governmental entities, and interest groups.

Our Mission

VERBIO North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest in-house technologies, we are developing sustainable alternatives for a world that seeks to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model endeavors to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious.

With our fuel cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels, we are showing the way forward in climate protection. With a vision for a greener future, we are building strong competence centers and competitive production facilities in various parts of the world, while our employees partner with farmers to safeguard the environment for current and future generations.

Our Approach

• Be creative, innovative, ethical, and fast in execution.
• Partner with agriculture to safeguard land and natural resources for future generations.
• Create enthusiasm around sustainability and renewable energy production.
• Empower employees to develop & execute upon big ideas.
• Be good citizens in our local & global communities.
• Never stop technological improvement.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug test.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.

Verbio North America reserves the right to change job descriptions and wage scales at its discretion based on market and company conditions. Positions will be filled based on experience, prior work history, education, and competence.

Verbio North America is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s).

Verbio North America is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.