Job description
We are seeking a full-time Industrial Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repair of equipment at our facility in Minster, Ohio.
The ideal candidate has 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 & Experience
- 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.
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits
- $30 - $38 / hr. depending on relevant experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Work attire provided
- Expense reimbursement for work-related travel
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.
Work Location & Schedule
- This role is based in our Minster, OH facility
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PurposeEnergy
PurposeEnergy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
PurposeEnergy does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered property of PurposeEnergy, and PurposeEnergy is not obligated to pay placement fees.
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About this role
About PurposeEnergy LLC
Company Overview
PurposeEnergy LLC, a privately held company and portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
HeadquartersSalem, United States
Founded2007
SizeApproximately 200 employees ranged in recent years (source: linkedin.com)
What They Do
PurposeEnergy LLC specializes in industrial waste-to-biogas solutions, focusing primarily on anaerobic digestion technology that converts organic waste streams from food and beverage producers into valuable resources such as biogas, reusable water, and nutrient-rich soil amendments (source: purposeenergy.com). Their biogas outputs are versatile, serving industrial heat needs, renewable electricity generation, or refinement into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), tailored to customer and site-specific requirements (source: purposeenergy.com). The company operates as a vertically integrated developer and operator, not only designing and building anaerobic digestion facilities but also owning and managing them, which distinguishes it from pure engineering vendors (source: purposeenergy.com). Their core market includes industrial food and beverage manufacturers with process wastewater and organic residuals requiring sustainable waste treatment and resource recovery solutions (source: purposeenergy.com). Over the past 15 years, PurposeEnergy has developed, owned, and operated multiple projects that convert waste into renewable energy, emphasizing sustainability and circular economy principles (source: purposeenergy.com).
Projects & Track Record
PurposeEnergy’s project portfolio includes multiple anaerobic digestion facilities developed and operated over the last 15 years, focusing on converting industrial organic waste into biogas and other valuable outputs (source: purposeenergy.com). A flagship project is the St. Albans, Vermont renewable energy facility, which opened in May 2025 as a state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion plant developed in partnership with Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream (source: purposeenergy.com). This facility represents a significant milestone in PurposeEnergy’s waste-to-energy platform, showcasing their ability to deliver advanced renewable energy solutions tailored to large-scale food and beverage industry clients (source: purposeenergy.com). While detailed capacity and project-by-project data are not publicly listed, the company’s long-term operational experience underlines its expertise in industrial wastewater treatment and biogas production (source: purposeenergy.com).
Recent Developments
In April 2023, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners announced its acquisition of PurposeEnergy, positioning the company as a key US-based renewable fuels and biogas specialist focused on sustainable waste solutions for the food and beverage sector (source: purposeenergy.com). Following this acquisition, PurposeEnergy marked a major expansion milestone with the grand opening of its St. Albans anaerobic digestion facility in May 2025, developed in partnership with Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, highlighting its growing footprint in renewable energy infrastructure (source: purposeenergy.com). The company continues to maintain active corporate and media engagement into 2026, updating its business descriptions and facility information to reflect ongoing developments (source: purposeenergy.com).
Working There
PurposeEnergy offers career opportunities primarily in project delivery, business development, and industrial process roles, reflecting its multidisciplinary operational focus (source: indeed.com). Current job postings include Project Manager positions responsible for overseeing design-build construction teams, managing detailed design, budgeting, scheduling, contract and design management, equipment procurement, and construction oversight for new anaerobic digester projects based at the Salem headquarters with 30–50% travel requirements (source: indeed.com). Business Development Associate roles are also actively recruited, indicating a focus on expanding client relationships and market presence (source: indeed.com). The company’s work environment spans engineering, project management, operations, and customer-facing implementation, with expertise areas including industrial wastewater treatment, anaerobic digestion, water reclaim, nutrient recovery, and regulatory compliance (source: linkedin.com).
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