Renewables Maintenance Technician

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About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of production and facility equipment by adhering to safety standards and employing predictive and preventive maintenance practices to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and overhaul production machinery and facility equipment in accordance with operational requirement and safety protocols

• Respond promptly to emergency or unscheduled maintenance needs on production equipment, mobile machinery, or vehicles, and conduct scheduled service and repairs as assigned

• Apply a range of skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair techniques to support continuous operation of production systems

• Interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, and work orders to accurately perform maintenance and repair tasks

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, determine root causes, replace or repair defective components, perform functional testing, and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance and reliability

• Perform routine maintenance on plant equipment, as well as on the plant’s interior and exterior

• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track and manage maintenance tasks and inventory

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all safety policies and standards relevant to the role, ensuring safe work practices are consistently followed. Identify and address unsafe conditions to protect the safety of oneself and others on site

• Provide support for plant activities as needed, contributing to overall operational efficiency

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Intermediate skills in own work area within an analytical/scientific method or operational process

• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise

• Works within standard operation procedures and/or scientific methods

• Works with a moderate degree of supervision

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred

• 1-3 years’ relevant experience required

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical theory and technical skills, including the proficient use of appropriate tools, materials, and diagnostic equipment such as voltage meters, megohmmeters (meggers), and ammeters.

• Ability to perform basic welding using arc, MIG, and/or TIG welding techniques.

• Proficient in troubleshooting AC and DC electrical systems, including power distribution networks, control panels, and electric motors, as well as adjusting and calibration instrumentation associated with process equipment

• Skilled in the use of precision measurement tools, including but not limited to laser alignment systems, calipers, dial indicators, and vibration analysis tools

• Ability to read, interpret and apply information from Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), electrical schematics, and technical drawings

• Capable of safely operating industrial equipment including scissor lifts, aerial lifts (e.g., JLG) forklift, telehandlers (e.g., Sky Trak), front-end loader and Skid steer loaders (e.g., Bobcat)

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Work is performed in an ethanol production facility that operates 24x7 which will require on-call scheduling and flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed

• This position is subject to heavy lifting, climbing, working in strained positions and in confined areas, occasionally for a prolonged period

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures with frequent exposure to noise, dirt and a dusty environment

• Occupational hazards are those associated with working…