Biogas PM Mechanic

Position Title: Biogas PM Mechanic

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Director of Maintenance

Location: All Clusters – Primarily working North Valley (Tulare, Visalia, Hanford)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Pay: $32.00 to $40.00 

Benefits: Standard CalBio benefits package is available: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), founded in 2006, is one of the nation’s leading developers, owners, and operators of dairy digester projects. Working closely with our family dairy partners and agencies, including CARB, CDFA, CPUC, CEC, and the EPA, alongside affiliates Midwest Bioenergy, Northwest Bioenergy, and Southwest Bioenergy, we capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and beneficially use it to generate renewable natural gas (RNG) and electricity. Our projects reduce more than 1 million metric tons of CO₂e emissions per year, with a pathway to doubling these reductions over the next three years. A major use of CalBio RNG is as vehicle fuel; when truck fleets transition from diesel to natural gas, pollution emissions can drop by ~90%, delivering immediate air-quality benefits in communities such as California’s San Joaquin Valley and the L.A. Basin. These projects also help protect local air and water quality, create jobs, and provide new revenue and other meaningful benefits for our dairy partners.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, the Biogas PM Mechanic performs skilled work that is necessary to maintain all anaerobic digester conditioning skids, and upgrader compressors in like new condition. The facility is composed of a digester, pumps, gas blowers, compressors, oxygen generators, condensers, chillers, and related auxiliary equipment. Biogas PM Mechanic works with gas compression equipment to transfer, compress and recover different types of gases. Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and assisting Biogas Compressor Technician with preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine, preventative maintenance, and repairs on rotary screw and reciprocating air compressors and all ancillary equipment relevant to the operation of those compressors. (i.e., Motors, trailered blowers, pumps, compressors, hp washers, chillers)


• Ensure all compressor preventive maintenance requirements are captured in CMMS and can be scheduled on periodic schedule. Ensure all E-maintenance work orders are completed properly and on time.


• Assist with compressor troubleshooting for both high- and low-pressure compressors.


• Biogas PM Mechanic responsible for the performance of maintenance PMs and routine maintenance of all assigned equipment. (i.e., greasing motors, compressor, heat exchanger bearings). Maintain lube program overall.


• Assist with Install and provide maintenance on industrial sized gas and air compressors, motors, bearings, seals, pumps, dryers, chillers, and other mechanical components.


• Generate repair work orders that address the deficiencies in the need of correction on field equipment and components.


• Align with Maintenance Planner to ensure sufficient critical spares and required consumables are maintained in the warehouse to minimize downtime. 

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Performance will be assessed 90 days after initial hire, and then annually after that. Plant Operations will be measured against plant operating efficiency, uptime (reliability), and cost expectations. The successful operator will be measured against adherence to company policy and ability to drive sustained efficiency through personal effort, communication, teamwork, and ability to leverage external resources.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant maintenance and operating experience in an industrial or gas processing environment is desired. 
  
  
  
  • Operational experience may be supplemented with military experience or training in a related field.
  
  


• A relevant background in safety procedures/practices 


• Able to quickly respond to rapidly changing conditions.


• Able to read, write and understand English is required. 


• Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings 


• Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely manner.


• Proficient use of hand tools and power tools


• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.


• Willingness to travel.


• Willingness to learn and have good communication skills.


• Fundamental proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) on a PC or tablet required.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle in California is required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work locations are industrial and agricultural, primarily outdoors in the central valley of California. Temperatures range from 40 deg F in the winter to 115 deg F in the summer. Limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes will require the use of approved personal protective equipment. Regular exposure to heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and other conditions normally encountered in an industrial environment should be expected. California Bioenergy will ensure all applicable work rules and safety requirements are closely adhered to. 

This position will require heavy lifting (<50 lbs.) and/or climbing ladder and/or stairs.