Operations Field Technician - Georgia

Position Title: Operations Field Technician 

Supervisor: Field Operations Manager 

Compensation: Starting hourly range $20 - $28; Commensurate to Skills and Experience

Hours: Full-time: Monday -Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Benefits

• Three weeks paid vacation.
• Eight and a half paid holidays annually
• Two paid flexible holidays annually
• Paid sick time
• ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement
• 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Medical Clinic Membership or Cash Equivalent for employee & dependents.
• Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including additional paid vacation, 401k & matching, and quarterly profit share.

Place of Work: Valdosta, GA

Corporate Headquarters:  1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001

Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas renewable energy generation systems, primarily on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.

Position Description: 
Maas Energy Works is seeking a new Operations Field Technician to support and maintain the ongoing operations of dairy digester projects in the areas near Valdosta, GA. Maas Energy is looking for an applicant that is highly self-motivated, with an ability to quickly learn extensive industry specific skills. Applicants must understand mechanical equipment and effectively work independently or with remote support to troubleshoot issues within industrial systems on multiple sites as they arise.

Our operations team is split into office staff and field staff (this position) that work on the job sites. Field staff’s close coordination with company office staff ensures high quality outcomes for operations and good relationships with partners. and accountability. The role of the field staff is to conduct routine maintenance of systems, repairing or replacing equipment as necessary, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Equipment to be serviced includes, Biogas Upgrading Equipment, Chillers, Media based scrubbers, biogas pipelines, 3-phase motors, electric manure pumps, electrical wiring, PLCs, and industrial flares. 

Responsibilities:

• Travel to various facilities for routine and preventative maintenance ensuring that all equipment and systems are operating as designed while maximizing facility up-time
• Troubleshoot issues on-site or remotely as they arise
• Maintain spare parts inventory as needed
• Communicate via email, text, and phone with team members, clients, and business partners as necessary

Qualifications & Skills:

• General mechanical and electrical experience preferred but not required (2 years)
• Be able to demonstrate analytical thinking with an ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues timely
• Ability to work in the field unsupervised
• Must be proficient in English. Proficiency in Spanish is helpful but not required
• Must possess valid US driver’s license
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and a motor vehicle (DMV) background check to qualify for use of a company vehicle.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and is subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check

Other Duties 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands Requirements

Work Environment 
This job mainly operates in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, etc. Noise level may be loud at times and works around moving mechanical or construction equipment. 

Physical Demands 
Must be able to move objects of at least 50 lbs., and use leg, abdominal, and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.

Salary : $20 - $28