Maintenance Technician

Posted September 19, 2010 12:00 AM    

Sapphire Energy is a venture capital backed company developing next generation biofuels based on recent advances in metabolic engineering. The company’s focus is the commercialization of high performance, low cost, and low carbon footprint biofuels that are direct replacements for conventional gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities staff in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Requirements:

• 2 years degree preferred in an Electrical/Electronic related field or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Strong skill set in Information Technologies is preferred.
• Technical hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, maintenance manuals and engineering drawings.
• Ability to follow all safety measures when working with power tools and production equipment.
• Must be able to work outdoors throughout the year in a fast paced environment.
• Posses the ability to handle multiple complex tasks.

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Facilities Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Program, troubleshoot and repair of PLC’s and VFD’s.
• Perform maintenance, appropriate repairs and to determine the source of problems in non functioning equipment.
• Interact with other departments to complete assigned duties.
• Update and create spreadsheets and maintenance logs.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned.

Sapphire offers very competitive compensation packages including bonuses and equity, as well as full benefit packages which include health, dental, vision insurance, 401k, and paid time off. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to human.resources@sapphireenergy.com and reference “Maintenance Technician” in the subject line.