Senior Maintenance Technician
Job Details
Position Title: Senior Maintenance Technician
Supervisor Title: Maintenance Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time – Hourly
Location: Council Bluffs, IA (onsite)
Department: Maintenance
*Sign on Bonus* up to $2,500
Description
Who We Are
Do you want to work somewhere where your work truly matters? At Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE), we are a high-energy, forward-looking powerhouse on a mission to engineer the smartest, cleanest energy on the planet! We are ambitious and refuse to stand still - we are constantly innovating, smashing goals, and unlocking cool new technologies that push our fast-paced operations to the absolute next level.
We don’t just build renewable energy - we build a team people want to be part of. If you are curious and crave an innovative environment where your hardworking spirit is celebrated, SIRE is exactly where you belong. We are a principled, world-class team that has been redefining renewable fuels since 2009, producing over 140 million gallons of ethanol annually. We lead with a people-centric culture that invests in its team to ensure you have a stable, high-impact career at the center of something big. Let’s fuel the future together!
What We Are Looking For
SIRE is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Technician to support our team. The Senior Maintenance Technician supports SIRE’s operations by performing preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance on critical machinery and equipment, including pumps, motors, conveyor systems, tools, and production assets. This role applies technical expertise to interpret diagrams, manuals, and specifications while troubleshooting and resolving equipment malfunctions at an advanced level. Takes ownership and responsibility for the health of the assets and the success of the plant. This position will have on-call responsibilities.
This position works closely with other departments to ensure SIRE continues to operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintenance & Repair: Independently troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul machinery to manufacturer specs, including pumps and equipment.
- Preventative Care: Perform routine PM checks (e.g., vibration detection) and maintain clean, organized workspaces and electrical rooms.
- Welding & Fabrication: Execute precision welding using TIG, MIG, and STICK techniques.
- Documentation & Systems: Log labor, tasks, and parts in CMMS software; maintain accurate equipment documentation and change logs.
- Inventory & Logistics: Manage tool inventory, submit requisitions, and adhere to company inventory control policies.
- Safety & Compliance: Execute all tasks in strict accordance with safety regulations and LOTO (Lock-out/Tag-out) procedures.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with production teams on job specifics and participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
Other duties as assigned to accomplish the safe and timely day-to-day operations within the plant.
Qualifications
· High School Diploma or GED required
· 5 years’ work experience in heavy industrial maintenance
· Valid driver’s license
· High proficiency in industrial maintenance activities
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to competently perform processing procedures including CMMS data entry requirements
· Extensive safety knowledge related to tools and machinery
· Ability to work well with others and the ability to work independently
· Ability to effectively train other maintenance technicians
· Basic IT knowledge
Compensation, Benefits & Career Growth
SIRE offers one of the most competitive compensation packages (salary and bonus) as well as a comprehensive, family-friendly benefits package designed to support employees and their families including:
· UP to $2,500 in new employee sign on bonuses
· Exceptional family medical, dental, and vision benefits (includes a 100% company paid premium option for medical & $0-copay telehealth)
· HSA and FSA options, with up to $1,000 annual company match
· Quarterly bonuses up to 15%
· Paid time off (PTO) accrual starting day one (up to 3 weeks in year one)
· 7 paid holidays
· Exceptional 401k fund contributions (up to 6%)
· Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
· Paid parental and bereavement leave
· Training, skill-based pay increases, and career development
· Strong culture with events, appreciation, and SIRE swag
· Clear opportunities for long-term career growth
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
