Operations Field Technician II

Position Title: Operations Field Technician IISupervisor: Field Operations ManagerCompensation: Starting hourly range $25-35; commensurate with skills and experienceHours: Full-time; Monday Friday 8:30am 5:00pmBenefits:Three weeks vacation after two years of employmentEight paid holidays per sick timeTwo paid flexible holidays per health insurance reimbursement or group health insurance reimbursement.100% employer-paid dental & vision insurance100% employer-paid life insuranceCompany vehicle provided to and from workOther benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months including additional paid vacation no-cost primary medical care membership 401(k) 401(k) match and quarterly profit of Work: A biogas clean-up facility and its associated dairy digesters located in the Hanford Visalia and Tulare Headquarters: 1730 South Street Redding CA 96001Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of on-farm waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The company designs develops constructs and operates biogas-powered renewable energy generation systems on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters biogas-powered electric generation and renewable compressed natural gas (RNG) Description:The Operations Field Technician II will ensure the RNG facility and all equipment related to biogas handling upgrading clean-up and power generation (combustion engines/generators) are operating properly. The technician is expected to perform routine and preventative maintenance repair equipment as necessary and troubleshoot issues as they arise while coordinating with co-workers and business partners as needed. Equipment to be operated and serviced will most commonly include biogas-powered generator engines (gensets) PLCs data loggers biogas blowers reciprocating and screw compressors 3-phase motors and electrical wiring. Applicants should have experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment and enjoy troubleshooting issues within industrial facilities. Excellent communication skills (verbal phone email and text) are needed to work in this team-based distributed support :Perform routine maintenance on biogas combustion engines (gensets) and associated power generation equipment including regular oil changes air filter replacements ignition system checks engine coolant system maintenance and servicing of slurry heaters and emissions control systems (SCR).Troubleshoot and repair issues with genset engines and generator units diagnosing mechanical or electrical problems. Conduct engine overhauls and major repairs as needed (e.g. replacing or rebuilding components such as cylinder heads valve trains pistons connecting rods crankshafts turbochargers) and ensure generator windings and electrical systems are properly maintained. Also assist in troubleshooting other facility equipment (such as PLCs compressors and pumps) on-site or via remote support tools as issues and implement preventative maintenance plans for all critical equipment especially gensets. Utilize the companys maintenance tracking software (CMMS) to schedule and document maintenance activities track performance and ensure timely execution of preventive maintenance repair work with team members and external contractors as necessary and ensure all maintenance checklists and standard operating procedures are followed and completed on on-site operations ensuring that all equipment and systems (including the biogas digesters gas upgrading systems and generator engines) are operating as designed while maximizing facility to prioritize spare parts inventory to ensure critical replacement components are readily via email text and phone with team members clients and business partners as necessary regarding operational status maintenance plans and team members and contribute to a collaborative team-based work environment while balancing reactive and preventative maintenance priorities as a safe working environment and comply with all safety procedures and regulatory requirements including those related to site operations digester systems and RNG & Skills:Required:Ability to work in the field unsupervisedGeneral mechanical and electrical experience (2 years preferred)Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing internal combustion engines or generator sets including performing routine servicing and major engine overhaulsAnalog and Discrete I/O Calibration and troubleshootingVFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)24 VDC 480 VAC electrical systemsExperience with large horsepower rotating equipmentAbility and desire to learn new equipment software and electronic interfacesAnalytical/critical thinker with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systemsSelf-starterQuick learnerAbility to read and interpret P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams) & blueprintsWelding and fabrication skillsKnowledge of drive train alignment proceduresRigging and lifting proceduresProficient in English; Spanish helpful but not requiredValid U.S. drivers licenseComfortable working outdoors in varied weather conditions and around livestock/agricultural environmentsPreferred:Familiarity with laboratory procedures & testingGeneral understanding of dairy farm manure handling practicesUnderstanding of SCADA systems and PLC logicHVAC experienceExperience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or maintenance tracking softwareDairy digester experienceOther Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without Demands RequirementsWork Environment: This job primarily operates in outdoor conditions that include inclement weather (heat cold rain etc.). Noise levels may be loud at times and the role involves working around moving mechanical or construction Demands: Must be able to move objects of at least 50 lbs. and use leg abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires constant movement and use of limbs; it requires good manual dexterity coordination and stamina.