
Maintenance Technician
- Dexter, NM
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Technician will be responsible for the control, operation, and routine maintenance of the biogas generation system, including:
- Parlor Water and Green Water pumps, valves, and controls at the dairies
- Piping, valves, and pumps within the Kolb Bioenergy facility
- Dry manure and Mensch feed systems
- Hydrolyzers
- Lagoon Digester
- Biogas flares
- Biogas feed compressor
- Guild biogas processing system
- Product gas compressor
- Thermal oxidizer
- Screw presses
- Monitor biogas production and flare operations; analyze operations and make adjustments as needed to optimize performance
- Maintain process equipment: blowers, flares, instrumentation, and controls
- Troubleshoot deficient operations and recommend solutions
- Perform testing and analysis on Lagoon Digester performance
- Safely drive between multiple farms
- Follow all process safety requirements
- Develop and maintain relationships with other employees
- Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner in accordance with company and safety requirements
- Promote a positive working environment to achieve organizational goals
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Work is performed in a farm/processing operation environment
- Exposure to harsh conditions such as dust, fumes, chemicals, hazardous materials, noise, and varying weather and temperatures is normal
- Must follow safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment
- Regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, and drive a vehicle for up to 40% of the day
- Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs regularly and push/pull 50 lbs or more regularly
- Ability to reach overhead from elevated platforms or uneven surfaces
- Stand/walk 50% of the time on uneven surfaces, sit 40%, and climb 10%
- Must pass a limited physical and respirator fit test and be able to wear a respirator for up to 1 hour when necessary
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to interpret data and perform process adjustments to optimize performance
- Troubleshooting of instrumentation and controls
- Knowledge of PLC controls/communication preferred
- Knowledge of industrial engines and compressors preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based programs
- Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must comply with Roeslein’s core values for safe and efficient operations and maintain positive relationships with employees