Maintenance Technician I

White Energy, Inc.; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

White Energy, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our biorefinery equipment running reliably, safely, and efficiently.

Under direct supervision, you will inspect, diagnose, repair, and install plant machinery, read mechanical and piping prints, and ensure compliance with local and federal regulations. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2+ years in maintenance, welding certification, forklift ability, and basic electrical knowledge, with strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2+ years in maintenance operations.
• Welding certification for structural steel.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Basic electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, installation, routine maintenance and repair of mechanical manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrate welding principles (stick, TIG, MIG).
• Read mechanical and piping prints.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations for maintenance.
• Replace or repair rotating equipment and conveyor systems.

Skills

Maintenance operations

Supervising employees

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certification (structural steel)

Forklift operation

Basic electrical knowledge

Tools

Forklift

Job description

White Energy is a fast-growing company that is strengthening America’s commitment to clean, renewable energy. It owns and operates two state-of-the-art plants that are among the nation’s leading producers of biofuels and animal feed. Ethanol produced by White Energy enjoys low carbon intensity ratings, which is attractive to the growing West Coast market for low carbon fuels. We have the energy to succeed!

We have an outstanding career opportunity and growth for a Maintenance Technician. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working at a growing company, have great attention to detail, and the ability multi-task daily.

Position Purpose:

Under direct supervision maintains, repairs, and installs plant equipment, machinery, and related facilities; maintains a variety of records; participates in special projects; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility to ensure the safe and continuous operations of facilities through preventive and predictive maintenance as well as in unexpected situations at White Energy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Conduct daily inspection on necessary equipment
• Perform expert troubleshooting, installation, routine maintenance, and repair of mechanical manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrate understanding of welding principles associated with stick, TIG and MIG welding.
• Capable of readings both mechanical and piping prints.
• Follow all local, state, and federal regulations as they apply to the maintenance department.
• Replace or repair of rotating equipment and conveyor systems

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
• Minimum of 2-years or more experience of maintenance operations
• Welding certification of structural steel.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Basic electrical knowledge

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Prior experience supervising employees
• Self-Motivated
• Organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and possesses a proven results orientation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This job may require lifting, up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to be respirator qualified (Complete a Pulmonary Function Test).
• Capability of working in a fast-working environment and adjust quickly to different task.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.