Dairy Technician

Bio Town Biogas (“BTB”) is a waste-to-value company which utilizes waste organic products to produce renewable electricity and renewable natural gas. BTB is focusing on producing low-cost energy while also reducing carbon emissions. BTB is a partnership between BioTown Ag, an Indiana multi-generational family farm, and Green Rock Energy Partners, a New York sustainable energy-focused private equity firm.

The Dairy Technician will be a hands-on technician to operate and properly maintain manure separation equipment at partner dairy sites to maximize quantity and quality of the dairy manure delivered to system. This role will require (i) the ability to operate with limited supervision and a strong sense of trust, (ii) the desire to learn new areas of the business and keep them in OEM like condition, (iii) a keen sense for being detailed-oriented and solution-focused with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Operations Support
  • Follow daily operating procedures at each site to inspect the operation of equipment.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on mixers, pumps, and other equipment used in separation process.
  • Troubleshoot and perform repairs from work orders within the maintenance system.
  • Maintain a clean and presentable plant environment by doing daily walks and cleanliness checks.
  • Collection of manure samples from pits for lab testing.

• Continuous Improvement
  • Work with supervisor to review manuals and add to or improve maintenance strategies currently in place.
  • Find improvements that can be made in areas to reduce downtime, decrease spend, and implement fixes that follow accepted manufacturing practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• An individual that has a positive attitude, good work ethic, that can work well in a team setting or autonomously.
• Job physically requires ability to walk and climb stairs continuously throughout the shift.
• Be able to work outside in all environments.  Requires stepping up and down ability.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be able to make decisions, solve problems, and calmly handle stressful situations.
• May be required to lift, push or pull up to 50lbs unassisted and 75lbs assisted.
• Previous maintenance experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in heavy equipment operation is preferred.
• Must have experience working with computers.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Previous welding and general construction experience are preferred.
• Electrical experience is preferred.

Benefits:

• Paid weekly with overtime after 40 hours.
• Full-time position with full benefits after 90 days. (Health, Dental, and Vision along with several additional options)
• Uniforms available after 30 days.
• Paid vacation after 6 months of full-time employment in accordance with the Company’s Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.