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Job Description
Kyuden Energy Partners has a career opportunity for an Operations & Maintenance Technician at the Air Plant 1 plant in Moses Lake, WA. The hourly range for the position is $38.00 to $42.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Job Summary
The Operations & Maintenance Technician is integral to our jet fuel production and decarbonization processes, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in industrial operations, mechanical systems, and a passion for advancing sustainable technologies.
Job Functions
Operations:
- Monitor, operate, and maintain equipment used in the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
- Execute startup, shutdown, and routine operational procedures for jet fuel synthesis systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize downtime.
Maintenance & Repairs:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability.
- Conduct routine inspections and calibration of machinery to meet operational standards.
- Collaborate with engineering teams for equipment upgrades and modifications.
- Familiarity with decarbonization technologies, synthetic fuel production, and jet fuel processes.
- Understanding of chemical processing equipment, including reactors, separators, and control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
- Hands-on experience with pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and control systems.
Safety & Compliance:
- Follow strict safety protocols and environmental regulations to ensure compliance with local and international standards.
- Participate in safety drills, hazard assessments, and emergency response procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation of operating logs, maintenance activities, safety inspections, and compliance records.
Process Optimization:
- Demonstrate knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
- Hands-on experience with pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and control systems.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, engineering, and operations.
Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
- High school diploma or GED; Associate degree or certification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Military or related field a plus
- Technical certifications (e.g., OSHA, NCCER, or HAZWOPER) are a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in operations or maintenance within the energy, aviation, or fuel production sectors.
- Experience with decarbonization technologies, synthetic fuels, or chemical processing is highly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
- Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
- Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of industrial plant equipment and machinery.
- Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures.
- Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools; Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other technical reporting tools.
- Aptitude for reading and interpreting technical diagrams, schematics, and documentation.
- Skilled in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and operational data systems.
- Must be cooperative with those he/she contacts in this work and have the ability to work without direct supervision.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
- Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, air masks, hearing protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and other equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties.
- Work with hazardous materials may be required.
- Although predominately indoors, may include working outdoors.
- All employees must observe the facilities’ security requirements.
- Must be able to work in elevated areas, and confined spaces.
Physical Abilities - that is commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Physical requirements include possibility of working on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and
- Ladder climbing; and routinely carrying 50 pounds.
- All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.
**This role is not open to receiving agency candidates or 3rd Party recruiters; No contingency candidate submissions will be accepted.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Kyuden Energy Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, or any other status protected by applicable law.
