PurposeEnergy is revolutionizing the way food and beverage processors treat organic waste. Our mission is to capture the millions of tons of wasted organic residuals flowing from industrial manufacturing and retail grocery operations, and convert them into valuable
renewable energy, clean water, and healthy soil amendments. PurposeEnergy's waste stream solutions feature the innovative and patented Tribrid-Bioreactorâ„¢ – the most robust anaerobic digester available for treating many complex food and beverage wastes. The Tribrid-Bioreactorâ„¢ eliminates the cost of disposing waste and produces significant quantities of renewable energy. Join PurposeEnergy, on a mission to save the planet! Our work has a global impact addressing resource depletion and climate change by generating energy from waste. Working in sustainability allows you to contribute to solutions that have far-reaching implications for the environment and future generations. This multidisciplinary field encompasses aspects of science, technology, policy, economics, and social sciences, allowing for diverse career paths and the opportunity to collaborate with professionals from various backgrounds. Become a part of our passionate team of industry experts!
About the role
We are seeking a full-time Industrial Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repair of equipment at five industrial food and beverage anaerobic digestion facilities in western Vermont. The successful candidate must have knowledge of the operation and maintenance of boilers, pumps and electrical controls involved in the operation of wastewater plants. The Industrial Mechanic must be able to collaborate and communicate with various people including plant operators, outside vendors, and managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and perform work on plant and equipment including:
- pumps, motors, gearboxes, piping, racks and supports.
- controls, instruments, control panels and low-voltage wiring.
- heat exchangers, glycol loops, CIP flushing.
- biogas fueled 300-1,000kw generator, oil changes, filter changes, lash valves, fluid checks.
- repaint equipment and interior and exterior surfaces; operate manual and power tools.
- Fabricate and make repairs using welding and cutting on various metals.
- Fill in as a plant operator when necessary.
- Log and schedule all work in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Contribute to team effort maintaining permit requirements as needed and assisting wherever necessary
Required Skills
- Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, electrical and mechanical.
- Knowledge of pipefitting, welding, and elementary mechanics.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, PIDs, maintenance manuals and manager directives.
- Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and to make required repairs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Skill in the use of tools and equipment required by the work.
- Basic computer skills including email, PDF's, O&M document downloading, datalogging & timesheets.
- Familiar with PLC's, instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, pH) and electrical/troubleshooting, preferred.
- Welding, fabricating, fitting, and rigging, preferred.
Qualifications- 5 years of relevant construction and/or industrial maintenance.
- Higher level of mechanical aptitude, knowledge of how processes and equipment are integrated.
- Valid driver's license required.
Physical Requirements- Indoors and outdoors throughout the year, standing, bending, climbing, lifting up to 75 lbs., working overhead, on the ground, on ladders, on tanks, in pits. Similar to industrial construction tasks.
- Employee should have their own basic hand and cordless work tools. Company will provide larger and/or specific tools and PPE.
- Preemployment mobility performance evaluation exam required.
Travel- Current work is split between two facilities approximately five miles apart in South Burlington, VT with travel twice a week to a farm digester in Highgate, VT and Middlebury, VT location coming online in early spring.
- Up to one day a week in the regional office, 4-5 days per week traveling to area facilities.
Compensation and Benefits- $25 - $35 / hr. depending on relevant experience.
- Eligible for bonus plan
- Eligible for company equity program
- Eligible for the company's healthcare, dental, and vision plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Reimbursement for work-related travel expenses
PurposeEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
The pay range for this role is:25 - 35 USD per hour(Vermont)
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