Commensurate with experience Summary Robinson Carbon is hiring a Maintenance Technician to keep our Alexandria, Louisiana biochar facility running reliably. You'll own the preventive maintenance program for our
BET PRD1000
pyrolysis reactor and material handling equipment. Be the first call when something breaks. This is a chance to build a maintenance program from the ground up at a first-of-its-kind production site.
Key Responsibilities Preventive Maintenance:
Execute the scheduled maintenance program on the pyrolysis reactor, conveyors, augers, and material handling equipment, including lubrication, belt and chain adjustment, and filter changes
Troubleshooting & Repair:
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults across the reactor system and supporting equipment
Parts & Inventory:
Maintain spare-parts inventory, order replacement parts, and keep accurate maintenance logs
Emergency Response:
Respond to unplanned equipment failures and prioritize repairs to minimize production downtime
Collaboration:
Coordinate with the Production Lead and Reactor Operators to schedule maintenance windows that avoid disrupting production runs
Safety Compliance:
Follow lockout/tagout and other safety protocols; use required PPE at all times
Requirements & Qualifications Experience:
3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally with rotating or high-temperature equipment (boilers, dryers, kilns, or similar)
Technical Skills:
Comfortable reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings; basic PLC/HMI troubleshooting a plus
Trade Skills:
Welding, fabrication, or millwright experience preferred
Shift Flexibility:
Available for day or night shifts and occasional on-call support
Education:
To be determined based on candidate background
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in an industrial environment that may involve heat and dust
Equipment Operation:
Safely operate front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, and other rolling stock to move feedstock and finished biochar around the site What We Offer On-the-job training on Robinson Carbon's proprietary pyrolysis technology The opportunity to build the maintenance program for a new production line from the ground up A chance to work at the forefront of green energy and carbon sequestration technology
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