Operations & Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Anaergia (TSX: ANRG) is a global leader in offering sustainable solutions for the production of clean energy and the conversion of waste streams to resources. Through a proven portfolio of proprietary technological solutions, Anaergia maximizes the generation of renewable energy, diversion of waste from landfill, and reduction of greenhouse gases for customers across the municipal, industrial, commercial, and agricultural sectors. Headquartered in Burlington, ON, and through its multiple subsidiaries across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Anaergia is trusted at more than 1,600 installations globally.

Job Responsibilities

• Operations & Maintenance of CHP (Combined Heat & Power) systems is a primary responsibility
• Follow PM (Preventive Maintenance) schedule, routine field inspection of all equipment, complete daily site-walk to assess equipment visual health, completing routine greasing and oil top-up runs, and filling completed PM/Job Order on CMMS
• Identify spare parts and consumables procurement needs and prepare requisitions for approval
• Familiar with basic electrical repairs and sensor troubleshooting
• Support in organizing spare parts, tools, and consumables (Oil, Grease, Seals, Bearings, etc.); maintaining records, and ensuring the availability of spare parts on time
• Dismantling of equipment such as blowers/pumps
• Develop and maintain skills such as using forklifts, hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, and examining the form and texture of parts
• Inspecting and collecting information on parts/pipes and other equipment; use rules, calipers, and other measuring instruments
• Follow all safety SOPs and support in the fabrication of temp lines, pipes, patchwork, welding, grinding, or cutting work on site
• Cleaning equipment as necessary
• Ensure all calibration records for crane, lifting devices, etc., are always up to date and kept in records
• Inspects and tests eye washes and other life safety systems
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ensure that the work area is kept clean, free of hazards, and is hygienic
• Team collaboration to achieve goals and objectives as needed.
• Works as a backup operator as needed
• Flexibility in working longer hours/overtime or weekend work

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Has taken some training toward a licensed trade
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, the ability to become mobile crane certified, personnel lift, and forklift certified.

Technical Skills

• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering specifications to maintain and repair equipment
• Identify the tools and equipment necessary for repair and maintenance work
• Identify parts and other materials required to maintain and fix equipment
• Perform basic diagnostic testing of pumps, compressors, conveyors, screws, and other large industrial machinery
• Ability to check machine performance, dismantle machines, and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
• Test damaged parts according to specifications; replace the damaged and worn parts if necessary
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
• Clean and lubricate machinery, including changing oils when required
• Listening to the equipment to understand variances and possible problems
• Basic pipefitting capabilities
• Ability to maintain records of repair and maintenance work using the CMMS system
• Capable of leading contract mechanical work activities outside the capabilities of our local staff
• Ability to weld is an asset

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Anaergia provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Anaergia will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.