Maintenance technician - united states, meymaneh

green plains inc. (nasdaq:gpre) is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. this includes the production of cleaner low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels and high purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. green plains is an innovative producer of ultra-high protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein. the company also owns a 48.9% limited partner interest and a 2.0% general partner interest in green plains partners lp.

maintenance technician

location: central city 

 job summary:  the maintenance technician position is a maintenance crew member assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical-mechanical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, frequency drives, mechanical troubleshooting and repair. primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in timely manner. 

essential functions include but are not limited to:

working in all areas of the plant:instrumentation and electrical repair and troubleshooting (emphasis)electrical repairs: motors, motor starters, running conduit and wire pulling (emphasis)troubleshooting and repair of plc/dcs (emphasis)programming of plc/dcs systemstrouble shooting and repair of pumps/ auto valvestrouble shooting and repair of grain systemperforming preventative maintenance50% of position is conducting electrical repairs and installations 50% conducting mechanical repairs and installationmoves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as: knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as: flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as: heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other unitsdetermines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of hornsinspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as: leaks, breakages, faulty valves and pumpsdetermines repair and maintenance of equipmentpatrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditionslubricates equipment

qualifications:

3+ year of mechanical electrical experience or maintenance tech degreehigh school diploma or ged required with preference of maintenance tech degreefamiliarity with industrial equipment operations and careexperience with arc and mig-tig weldingmechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communicationsstrong electrical experience requiredplc/dcs knowledgeknowledge of hart communication systems, profibus wiring and com methods, and device-netability to read and update electrical printsunderstanding of discrete and analog systemspneumatic experience & hydraulic experience strongly preferred

work environment/physical demands:

must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs, and work at heights.while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.the employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.the employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.the employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. the requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. other duties may be assigned.

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