Receiving and Operations & Maintenance Technician
$52,000–$56,160 year
On-siteRiverside, California, United States
Job Summary
Receive and unload liquid organic feedstocks from tanker trucks, verify manifests, inspect loads for contamination, and collect samples for laboratory analysis. Monitor offloading operations, perform scheduled preventive maintenance, and conduct daily site walks to assess equipment condition. Operate plant process equipment using SCADA data to adjust conditions, troubleshoot receiving and RNG plant issues, and provide lab reports to engineering. Maintain organized inventory of spare parts, ensure calibration records are current, and test life safety systems including eye wash stations and fire extinguishers. Document all activities in the CMMS and comply with strict safety SOPs while supporting fabrication tasks and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial operations, plant maintenance, wastewater treatment, renewable energy, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain required site certifications, including mobile crane, manlift, and forklift certifications.
- Must be available for periodic after-hours remote support and occasional onsite response during plant emergencies or critical operating events.
- Ability to safely operate and monitor integrated industrial plant systems and process equipment.
- Ability to interpret plant operating data, SCADA information, field observations, and laboratory results to support operational decisions.
- Ability to read equipment drawings, technical manuals, specifications, and operating procedures.
- Working knowledge of pumps, conveyors, instrumentation, piping, and other industrial mechanical equipment.
- Ability to perform basic mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment disassembly/reassembly, lubrication, and component replacement.
- Proficiency with common hand and power tools and basic measuring instruments.
- Ability to accurately document inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs using a CMMS.
- Ability to identify required replacement parts, tools, and materials necessary to maintain and repair equipment.
- Ability to coordinate and oversee contractor mechanical work when repairs are beyond the capabilities of onsite staff.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment, chemicals, noise, heat, and confined industrial spaces while following all safety procedures.
Desired Qualifications
- Technical or trade school certification in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, wastewater, or a related field is preferred.
- An associate or bachelor's degree in a related technical field may substitute for relevant technical training or experience.
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