Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Job Description

Job Description

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, Divert’s 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.

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 electromechanical equipment, 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, waste water treatment equipment, and RNG purification equipment

Coordinates and communicates downtime of equipment for planned maintenance operations with the Site Leadership Team

Documents 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

Serves as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert for troubleshooting, safety, and escalation to vendor support.

Operates powered industrial vehicles (PIV’s) 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.

Current LME certification is preferred.

2-3 years minimum Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance.

2-year technical degree, associate’s 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

Ability to read, edit, and create P&ID’s, and schematic diagrams.

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Technical aptitude and ability to think critically

Willing to work overtime

What's In It For You?

$30-34 per hour base rate (DOE)

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.