Plant Technician
Core
Operate all plant processing equipment and perform routine basic maintenance in a highly automated chemical facility for bioprocessing.
Role type
Plant Technician (IC)
Builds
Bioethanol and sustainable products
Domain
Chemical processing / Biofuels
Required skills
mechanical troubleshooting, DCS operation, electrical troubleshooting, SOP execution, quality control sampling, preventive maintenance, equipment cleaning, PPE usage, forklift operation, ladder climbing, data logging
Preferred skills
Maximo software experience, production environment experience, advanced mechanical reasoning
Technologies
DCS (Distributed Control System), Maximo, PI (data collection system)
Responsibilities
Operate plant processing equipment and DCS; perform basic repairs and maintenance on plant equipment; follow procedures for plant start-up, shut-down, cleaning, and batching; collect and test quality control samples and document results; assist in preventive and predictive maintenance; maintain accurate logs and foster a culture of safety and environmental compliance.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
