KB BioEnergy is dedicated to protecting our environment for current and future generations by generating renewable energy using sustainable technology. KB BioEnergy operates and maintains the Akron Renewable Energy Facility, which is responsible for managing all of the wastewater solids from the City's Water Reclamation Facility. Our facility operates 24/7/365!
This is a 3rd shift position with shift differential pay! We offer great benefits, job stability, and other perks like company provided uniforms, paid clean up time, and more!
The Plant Operator performs work throughout the plant for regular operations, regular and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, analysis and repair of equipment and related components for a sludge pumping and treatment facility and biogas driven electrical generation systems.
2nd shift hours are 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
3rd shift hours are 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor and maintain facility operations
- Operate various tools including hand tools, welders, pneumatic and electric tools
- Operate computers and CMMS to obtain work orders, place work orders, log work performed, and search for inventory parts
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
- Follow all KB BioEnergy safety guidelines and complete incident reports immediately when required
- Perform general housekeeping in the maintenance shop and throughout the facility
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required
- Other duties may be assigned
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.
KB BioEnergy is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 330-864-2621. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Certificate of completion from a 2-year mechanical training program, or military experience preferred
- 2 years experience in industrial setting preferred
Requirements
- Ability to multi task
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to learn new programs/software as needed
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to work 2nd/3rd shift and holidays (if it falls on your regularly scheduled work day)
- Candidates must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Preferred
- Basic computer skills
- Able to operate heavy equipment
- Able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold
- Able to use or become familiar with testing equipment
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, twist, bend, stoop, climb ladders, push, pull, shovel, pound, lift, talk, and hear
- Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you able and willing to work 3nd shift? (11:30pm - 7:30am)
- Are you able and willing to work 2nd shift? (3:00pm - 11:30pm)
Work Location: In person