Operations Technician - Mechanic

Threemile Canyon Farms; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Threemile Canyon Farms is seeking an Operation Technician to operate and maintain plant equipment including engine generators, boilers, amine system, gas compressors, fiber dryer, pumps, conveyors and motors. You will monitor systems, diagnose issues, and ensure safe, compliant operation.

You will oversee and monitor the plant automation system, add chemicals to keep process ranges within spec, and resolve issues with limited supervision to keep production running smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and service plant equipment including engine generators, boilers, amine system, gas compressors, fiber dryer, pumps, conveyors and motors.
• Monitor and diagnose control issues on systems integral to plant operation; oversee plant automation system and resolve issues with authority.

Job description

The Operation Technician will operate, maintain and service all plant equipment including the engine generators, boilers, amine system, gas compressors, fiber dryer, pumps, conveyors, and motors. They will perform required analyses on all systems and add chemicals or fluids to keep levels in recommended ranges. The Operation Technician will monitor and diagnose control issues on systems integral to the operation of the plant. They will oversee and monitor the plant automation system and resolve issues on their own authority using both internal and external sources. The goal of the Operation Technician is to ensure that the plant is running smoothly and efficiently while also meeting quality, permit and safety standards.