Maintenance Technician

Verbio is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Maintenance Mechanic, for its biomethane and ethanol production facility located at 59219 Lincoln Highway, Nevada, IA 50201.

At the Nevada, IA location, VERBIO plans to produce biomethane (renewable natural gas) from baled crop residues and corn-based ethanol. The plant is currently operating & producing methane gas from corn stover digestion. Occurring in the 4th quarter of 2022 there will be an expansion of the biomethane process as the corn-based ethanol facilities are being retrofitted and will be brought online. Verbio will be producing renewable natural gas, ethanol, and organic liquid fertilizer products from the ethanol process along with humus a soil conditioner

Position Purpose

This role will specifically focus on ensuring the successful operation of the facility by resolving mechanical issues, identifying quality concerns, and understanding the production threshold of the equipment. This is a full-time hourly position including health, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation and other employee benefits.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot all mechanical problems, repairing and maintaining all equipment
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to identify and correct mechanical defects before they fail.
• Perform emergency maintenance on failed equipment
• Assist with the shutdown and startup of equipment on shut down projects
• Adhere to all OSHA and National Electrical Safety Code regulations and procedures
• Installation of various types of equipment
• Developing cohesive teams between the operations and maintenance groups to improve reliability
• Ability to perform industrial construction activities
• Additional duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of on the job experience or equivalent education
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Experience in industrial mechanical maintenance
• Familiar with computerized maintenance managements systems
• Willingness to work a on call schedule

What We Offer

• An interesting job in an ambitious team in a sustainable and growing economic environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation and other employee benefits

VERBIO North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.