Maintenance Technician

MULTI-CRAFT TECHNICIANSLOCATION: AUBURN/SYRACUSE, NY AREASALARY: $36-48 p/h depending on experienceA Dairy RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) MULTI-CRAFT or Plant Maintenance Technician supports and maintains RNG production systems that convert dairy manure into pipeline-quality gas. The role requires both electrical and mechanical skills and responsibilities include monitoring anaerobic digesters and gas upgrading equipment, performing preventative and emergency maintenance all plant systems which include compressors/pumps, conducting site safety checks, and troubleshooting PLC systems to maximize production, often requiring on-call availability.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance & Repair: Perform planned and unplanned maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, compressors, valves, tanks, centrifuges, blowers, and other processing equipment.Electrical & Mechanical Work: Conduct electrical system maintenance, compressor repair, HVAC system upkeep, and mechanical troubleshooting.Preventive & Corrective Actions: Perform predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance; record findings in CMMS.Safety & Compliance: Follow company/state/federal safety guidelines, maintain clean and organized workspaces, and comply with fire, spill prevention, and environmental regulationsTroubleshooting: Respond to plant alarms, troubleshoot PLC systems, and rectify equipment malfunctions (e.g., pumps, generators, compressors, sensors).Operations: Will be cross-trained to assist operations as needed to monitor and adjust dairy-based anaerobic digesters and gas processing equipment (e.g., membranes, compressors) to maintain optimal gas flow and quality.Site Management: Maintain site cleanliness, work with co-workers, managers, business partners to implement safety and operational policies.Required QualificationsExperience: 2–5 years industrial electrical/mechanical, compressor maintenance, CMMS, power tools, hand tools, scissor lifts, JLG’s, telehandlers, and forkliftsTechnical Skills: Knowledge of gas flow, instrumentation (4-20mA signals), PLC systems, compressors and mechanical repair skills.Physical Stamina: Ability to work in varied weather conditions, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.Requirements: A valid driver's license, ability to work on-call rotations, and occasionally weekends or holidays.Work EnvironmentPositions are located at industrial sites on or near dairy farms, involving proximity to manure lagoons, heavy equipment, and associated odors.Often involves high-pressure, hazardous gases, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.JOB REQUIREMENTSThe candidate must possess knowledge of all facets of plant operations. The candidate will need to possess the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, write routine reports, solve practical problems, make competent decisions in emergency situations, clearly communicate tasks. This individual will provide electrical and instrumentation basic skills training to the operation staff. Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to do reaching, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, and stooping.