Job Title:
FIELD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I - WAREHOUSE
Posting Start Date:
10/13/25
Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE
This position is located at our Dakota Gasification Company location in Beulah, ND.
Performs material handling duties in the Warehouse area of the Planning section. Issues/returns tools and parts and maintains computerized inventory records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Maintain warehouse work and storage areas to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
Maintain familiarity with the work management system, staging operations, and delivery systems.
Issue materials to users based on an on-line issue request through Asset Suite. Maintain manual issue requests for materials issued during computer downtime.
Use Asset Suites Inventory module to determine storage locations, quantities available, and proper description of items.
Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of commodities, instrumentation and maintenance materials, i.e., fittings, pipe, fasteners, pumps, steel, instrument parts, etc.
Work with affected department personnel to resolve day-to-day problems and activities.
Assist with inventory control and cycle counting.
Knowledgeable in the inspection and repair of come along winches and chain fall hoists.
Properly issue tools and maintain inventory in the tool room.
Properly ship and receive torquing equipment for certifications and repair.
Perform duties in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with all company policies and procedures, safety regulations, and emergency procedures.
Operate the overhead crane and various forklifts to issue/return material including some oversized items and chemicals.
Return materials from users through Asset Suite or Tracking Sheets.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 2 years of full-time related experience maintaining controlled inventory in an industrial application.
Expected to become trained and certified for chain hoist and winch inspection and repair.
A valid driver's license.
May be assigned a rotation between the main warehouse, tool room and other outlying warehousing areas.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, use of keyboard/computer and use of foot controls; and occasional climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, lifting or carrying up to 75 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds and use of tools. Requires finger dexterity, ability to perform close work, good color vision, and hearing and the ability to speak. The incumbent occasionally works around dirt, dust, chemicals, extreme heat, cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation and work at heights up to 25 feet. The position frequently operates pickups, forklifts, and trucks to pick up or make deliveries on and off plant site to issue and return material to and from warehouse locations.
KEY SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of materials, material handling techniques, and inventory systems.
Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic, and follow instructions.
Ability to analyze data and reports, implement recommendations, conduct research, present information to others, and work under pressure to meet delivery deadlines.
Proficient with personal computers, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Wage: $40.75/hour
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