Maintenance PdM Technician

Interested in a career that matters? At Novonesis, reliability and asset performance are critical to delivering safe, high‑quality products. As part of the Reliability and Maintenance organization, the Predictive Maintenance (PDM) team plays a key role in improving equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and lowering reactive maintenance costs. In this role, you will contribute directly to a proactive maintenance culture by using advanced monitoring technologies and working closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams. The Role & Your Impact As a PDM Technician, you will support and strengthen the site’s predictive and preventative maintenance programs. The role is operational and analytical, focused on collecting, analyzing, and acting on equipment condition data to improve reliability and maintenance effectiveness. Key responsibilities include: Collecting predictive maintenance data using vibration, ultrasound, oil analysis, and thermography tools Analyzing data and generating notifications for repair of critical machinery Maintaining lubrication programs through proper oil storage, transfer, filtration, and greasing techniques Supporting documentation and reporting of PDM program achievements Collaborating with operations and maintenance to schedule and maintain equipment Ensuring PDM activities align with Reliability and Maintenance department priorities Actively identifying opportunities to expand and improve the PDM program Performing work in compliance with GMP, safety, environmental, and quality requirements What You’ll Need to Be Successful Must‑have qualifications and experience: High school diploma or equivalent (associate’s degree preferred) Previous experience with CMMS systems Previous experience with PDM software and data analysis Working knowledge of rotating machinery, bearings, motors, and laser alignment Basic equipment troubleshooting skills Working knowledge of detailed and assembly drawings Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills Good communication skills Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a well‑organized, self‑motivated manner Physical ability to move around the plant, including climbing ladders and stairs What We Offer A hands‑on role with direct impact on site reliability and maintenance performance Opportunities for technical development, certification, and advanced training Collaboration across maintenance, operations, engineering, and reliability teams A working environment that values ownership, creativity, openness, and continuous improvement Ways of Working / Working Conditions Location: Blair, NE Working conditions include: Routine movement throughout the plant Physical activity such as climbing ladders and stairs Use of specialized diagnostic and monitoring equipment Compensation & Benefits Expected salary range: $32-$36/hr Benefits you will enjoy: 401(k): Up to 9% company contribution Paid time off: 3 weeks’ vacation, 12 paid holidays, 2 weeks of wellness time Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Healthcare Savings Account with generous employer contribution Parental leave Continuing education provided All benefits begin on your first day Our purpose guides the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Explore other openings If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. 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All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.