Maintenance Technician, Refinery

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or in a similar industrial maintenance role.
• Strong mechanical background/experience.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools, power tools, and maintenance software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and other documents.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform manual tasks and lift heavy objects.
• Must have the availability to work a rotating shift when needed, and unscheduled overtime.

A refinery maintenance technician is a specialized industrial professional responsible for inspecting, repairing, and optimizing the heavy-duty machinery and complex piping systems within a food processing plant. Their primary goal is to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient plant operations by preventing equipment failures and minimizing costly production downtime.

Key responsibilities:Refinery Maintenance Technician

• • Equipment Monitoring: Oversee refinery plant equipment, including pumps, compressors, tanks, and blowers. Replace and repair as needed.
  • Compliance and Safety: Monitor and control emissions and conduct routine safety, and maintenance checks.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical and process issues and perform adjustments as needed.
  • Documentation: Track inventory, maintain service records, and report malfunctions.

About You

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; technical diploma or certification is a plus.
• Vocational training or apprenticeship in a relevant field preferred.
• Relevant certifications are advantageous.
• Previous years of experience in maintenance or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, whichincludes:

• Competitive Pay​

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

• Dental and vision insurance​

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions​

• Short- and Long-Term Disability​

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

• Paid holidays & vacation​

• Floating days off​

• Parental leave for new parents​

• Employee resource groups​

• Learning & development programs​

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyonehas the opportunity to developand shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging.We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force forongoing learning.​

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Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. Webelieve our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results.Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees controltheir destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operateand to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We wantPrimient to be a place where everyemployee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspirationis to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.