Verbio is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, for its biomethane and ethanol production facility located at 59219 Lincoln Highway, Nevada, IA 50201.

About Verbio

At the Nevada, IA location, VERBIO plans to produce biomethane (renewable natural gas) from baled crop residues and corn-based ethanol. The plant is currently operating & producing methane gas from corn stover digestion. Occurring in the 4th quarter of 2022 there will be an expansion of the biomethane process as the corn-based ethanol facilities are being retrofitted and will be brought online. Verbio will be producing renewable natural gas, ethanol, and organic liquid fertilizer products from the ethanol process along with humus a soil conditioner

Position Purpose

This role will specifically focus on electrical and instrumentation in the plant to ensure proper operation of all instrumentation and electrical system. 

Essential Functions

• Perform emergency maintenance on failed equipment
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot PLC’s, process controls, electrical, instrument, and pneumatic equipment.
• Calibrate, configure, and repair of measurement/controls instruments flow, level, pressure, temperature, and PH including associated valves and valve actuators
• Assist with the shutdown and startup of equipment on shut down projects.
• Adhere to all OSHA and National Electrical Safety Code regulations and procedures
• Replace and repair parts, rewire, install related instrument/electrical items including conduit and/or wiring
• Preventative and proactive electrical tasks and compliance procedures
• Inform management of any instrument/electrical parts needed and assist with maintaining the required instrument/electronic/electrical parts inventories.
• New installation of equipment will be required at times.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of on the job experience or equivalent education
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and instrument control systems and maintenance support equipment
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
• Familiar with computerized maintenance managements systems

What We Offer

• An interesting job in an ambitious team in a sustainable and growing economic environment.
• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation and other employee benefits

VERBIO North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.