Maintenance Technician

About Divert

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007 the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food - Prevent Provide Power. Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager Diverts Maintenance Technicians play a pivotal role as they drive operational efficiencies while championing our safety and culture initiatives. Our Maintenance Technicians work in our Integrated Food Processing and Renewable Natural Gas facilities utilizing cutting edge technology to solve the food waste crisis.

Shift Available:

• Sunday thru Thursday 6 am to 2:30 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety regulations and policies including but not limited to PPEs gas monitoring devices LOTO Fall Prevention Confined Space Hot Work and more.

• Conducts daily plant walkthroughs for safety equipment inspections and review of the HMI/controls for operational parameters

• Completes PM and maintenance schedule on time on numerous types of equipment including but not limited to motors gearboxes hydraulic power units various presses compressors blowers augers pumps heat exchangers pressurized vessels and systems fluid tanks filtering and scrubbing vessels

• Troubleshoots and repairs processing equipment anaerobic digestion equipment wastewater treatment equipment and RNG purification equipment.

• Coordinates and communicates downtime of equipment for planned maintenance operations with the Site leadership team

• Utilize tools and equipment: Use a variety of hand and power tools to perform maintenance tasks including mechanical welding plumbing and electrical work as needed.

• Document all maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System

• Assists in inventory management for spare parts and equipment for the site

• Understands and drives maintenance activities to optimize key performance indicators

• Coordinates and supervises 3rd party contractors as needed to execute maintenance operations

• Leads or supports special projects and plant improvements

• Operates powered industrial vehicles (PIVs) to include but not limited to forklifts scissor lifts front end loaders and aerial platform lifts

• Other duties as assigned include supplementing process manpower at the appropriate level of training per the skills matrix.

Physical Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them including but not limited to frequently require the ability to drive a forklift sit; hear or talk: use close vision; use hands to grasp handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job the associate:

• Must be able to lift push pull carry up to 50 lbs frequently

• Must be able to bend stand walk sit kneel frequently

• Is comfortable operating equipment and repetitive tasks throughout their shift

• Is able to handle potential changes in temperature on site humidity and wetness in working areas

Minimum Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or equivalent combination of education training and experience

• 2-3 years Industrial Maintenance Fabrication Landfill RNG or Reciprocating Compressor experience

• 2-year technical degree associates degree in a relevant field or military background is a plus

• 1-3 years in a Leadership role is a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English

• Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and troubleshooting skills are essential.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Technical aptitude and ability to think critically

• Willing to work overtime

Whats In It For You

• $30-42 per hour base rate

• Health Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)

• Life Insurance

• Safe harbor 401(k) plan

• Paid Time Off

• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing Mission-Driven Organization

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

IC