Mechanical Jobs in Beatrice, Nebraska

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Mechanical Superintendent

Your Job DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a proactive Mechanical Superintendent to lead the installation of racking and modules across multiple utility-scale solar projects nationwide. In this role, you'll supervise and develop in-house construction teams, manage equipment and procurement, and ensure efficient, safe execution of the mechanical scope. Your leadership will foster strong team relationships, support continuous process improvement, and drive successful project delivery. You will play a key role in cultivating DEPCOM's culture of safety, collaboration, and operational excellence. Location: Multiple U.S. Project Sites (Travel Required) Travel: ~90% travel with monthly home visits; job location rotates roughly every 6 months Our Team DEPCOM Power delivers utility-scale solar and energy storage solutions that are built to last. As an industry leading energy partner, we understand that capital, schedule, and reputation are on the line for our customers. Our deep industry knowledge, flexible approach and long-term commitment help projects perform from day one and stay resilient through whatever comes next. The DEPCOM In-House Construction group, directly executes mechanical work on utility-scale solar projects. What You Will Do • Lead and mentor the mechanical self-perform team, including general foremen and foremen, to ensure safe, high-quality racking and module installation. • Develop and coach team members, fostering professional growth and a culture of collaboration and accountability. • Coordinate tools, equipment, and procurement with internal teams to support efficient project execution. • Develop and communicate a comprehensive 3 week look ahead for Mechanical disciplines on the project • Maintain schedules, track progress, and implement process improvements to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and operational standards. • Travel to multiple project sites nationwide, building strong relationships with your team and contributing to DEPCOM's culture of excellence and innovation. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) • Experience with pile driving, racking installation, and module installation • Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications • Experience leading or managing a team • Valid driver's license What Will Put You Ahead • Ability to operate equipment when necessary • Racking systems such as GameChange, ATI, and NextTracker • Experience with procurement and labor management tools For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $135,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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Elec/Mechanical Maintenance

Since 1921, Neapco has been a leading supplier of innovative driveline solutions to original equipment manufacturers and the global automotive industry. Neapco designs, manufactures, and distributes high quality, cost-effective OEM and aftermarket driveline products for automotive, light truck, heavy truck, off-road, off-highway, agriculture, and industrial applications. Recognized by Crain’s List in recent years, including Crain’s Fast 50 in 2020 and Crain’s Private 200 in 2021, and honored with multiple Supplier Quality Awards, Neapco’s agile, passionate, and diverse approach fuels a relentless focus on establishing, maintaining, and strengthening enduring professional partnerships. As we move forward into our new century, Neapco continues our long tradition of quality and excellence by placing team members first, from safety and personal enrichment to professional development! Neapco is seeking a results-driven individual to join our team as a General Duty Laborer. The General Duty Laborer will be responsible for maintenance and cleaning throughout the facility. This position will report to the Facilities Manager and is based at our Components location in Beatrice, Nebraska. It is extremely important this team member be aligned with Neapco’s Core Values of Partnership, Passion, Agility, Teamwork, Integrity, and Diversity and Neapco’s Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility goals and objectives. Compensation dependent upon qualifications. Job Description: Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Associate Key Responsibilities • Completes all mechanical and electrical assignments safely and in a timely manner w/o close supervision. • Completes all required documentation neatly, accurately and in a timely manner. • Assists PM Technicians as required. • Repairs or reports any and all unsafe conditions identified throughout the manufacturing facility. • Participates in all required training. • Follows all maintenance and safety procedures. • Rotate tasks within the work group as required. • Work extra hours (overtime) as required to support production demand. • Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills • Fork Truck Safety Certification required • Position requires knowledge, ability and experience necessary to efficiently manage multiple assignments. Requires excellent verbal, written and technical communications skills. • Must possess ability to problem solve and understand the entire manufacturing environment. • Must be proficient in the use of all power and hand tools. • Must possess strong fabricating skills. • Strong understanding of fluid and pneumatic power. • Ability to understand and carry out complex procedures and assignments. • Previous experience installing copper, PVC & black pipe. • Strong mechanical trouble shooting skills. • Must possess strong understanding of 120/480 volt electricity. • Ability to understand blueprints and mechanical schematics. • Ability to braise, cut, solder and weld. • Ability to operate various equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, grinders, drills, mills, lathes, welders, acetylene torch, plasma torch, break, shear, saws, etc. • An understanding of how wire motor starters, plugging, reversing and jogging. • Read blueprints and electrical schematics. • Must have the ability to stoop and lift up to 60 pounds from the floor frequently throughout the assigned work shift. • Use of electronic test equipment i.e., multi-meters, MegOhmMeter, etc. • Must be able to trouble shoot electrical and mechanical problems. • Must have a working knowledge of PC’s. • Advanced shop math. • A basic understanding of PLC’s. • Ability to spec and install facility electrical services, includes proper selection of conduit, wire and proper installation. Education • High school diploma, GED or equivalency, vocational training preferred. • Previous mechanical and electrical experience within a manufacturing environment or technical trades training. Neapco recognizes that our team members are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing them with a safe, drug-free workplace fostering respect and ethical treatment. Unlawful discrimination in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, ethnic/national origin, age, sex, veteran status, disability, or any similar protected status is strictly prohibited. In return for their expertise and shared commitment to our goals, we offer our team members competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. www.neapco.com Since 1921, Neapco has been a leading supplier of innovative driveline solutions to original equipment manufacturers and the global automotive industry. Neapco designs, manufactures, and distributes high quality, cost-effective OEM and aftermarket driveline products for automotive, light truck, heavy truck, off-road, off-highway, agriculture, and industrial applications. Recognized by Crain’s List in recent years, including Crain’s Fast 50 in 2020 and Crain’s Private 200 in 2021, and honored with multiple Supplier Quality Awards, Neapco’s agile, passionate, and diverse approach fuels a relentless focus on establishing, maintaining, and strengthening enduring professional partnerships. As we move forward into our new century, Neapco continues our long tradition of quality and excellence by placing team members first, from safety and personal enrichment to professional development! Neapco is seeking a results-driven individual to join our team as a General Duty Laborer. The General Duty Laborer will be responsible for maintenance and cleaning throughout the facility. This position will report to the Facilities Manager and is based at our Components location in Beatrice, Nebraska. It is extremely important this team member be aligned with Neapco’s Core Values of Partnership, Passion, Agility, Teamwork, Integrity, and Diversity and Neapco’s Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility goals and objectives. Compensation dependent upon qualifications. Job Description: Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Associate Key Responsibilities • Completes all mechanical and electrical assignments safely and in a timely manner w/o close supervision. • Completes all required documentation neatly, accurately and in a timely manner. • Assists PM Technicians as required. • Repairs or reports any and all unsafe conditions identified throughout the manufacturing facility. • Participates in all required training. • Follows all maintenance and safety procedures. • Rotate tasks within the work group as required. • Work extra hours (overtime) as required to support production demand. • Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills • Fork Truck Safety Certification required • Position requires knowledge, ability and experience necessary to efficiently manage multiple assignments. Requires excellent verbal, written and technical communications skills. • Must possess ability to problem solve and understand the entire manufacturing environment. • Must be proficient in the use of all power and hand tools. • Must possess strong fabricating skills. • Strong understanding of fluid and pneumatic power. • Ability to understand and carry out complex procedures and assignments. • Previous experience installing copper, PVC & black pipe. • Strong mechanical trouble shooting skills. • Must possess strong understanding of 120/480 volt electricity. • Ability to understand blueprints and mechanical schematics. • Ability to braise, cut, solder and weld. • Ability to operate various equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, grinders, drills, mills, lathes, welders, acetylene torch, plasma torch, break, shear, saws, etc. • An understanding of how wire motor starters, plugging, reversing and jogging. • Read blueprints and electrical schematics. • Must have the ability to stoop and lift up to 60 pounds from the floor frequently throughout the assigned work shift. • Use of electronic test equipment i.e., multi-meters, MegOhmMeter, etc. • Must be able to trouble shoot electrical and mechanical problems. • Must have a working knowledge of PC’s. • Advanced shop math. • A basic understanding of PLC’s. • Ability to spec and install facility electrical services, includes proper selection of conduit, wire and proper installation. Education • High school diploma, GED or equivalency, vocational training preferred. • Previous mechanical and electrical experience within a manufacturing environment or technical trades training. Neapco recognizes that our team members are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing them with a safe, drug-free workplace fostering respect and ethical treatment. Unlawful discrimination in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, ethnic/national origin, age, sex, veteran status, disability, or any similar protected status is strictly prohibited. In return for their expertise and shared commitment to our goals, we offer our team members competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. www.neapco.com

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Project Engineer

Your Job Koch Fertilizer is looking for a contribution-motivated individual for a Project Engineer role at our Beatrice, NE facility who will lead multi-discipline project & teams to implement improvement projects in our industrial fertilizer manufacturing facility. Our Team At Koch Fertilizer, we synthesize and blend nitrogen, phosphate and sulfur products with ammonia. As a subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., one of the world's largest private companies, Koch Fertilizer's global operations leverage Principle-Based Management® to create long-term value for customers and society. By focusing on long-term value creation, we promote a challenging and rewarding environment for our professional and highly respected employees. What You Will Do • Collaborate with plant personnel and other internal and external partners to define objectives, develop scope, and implement project executions plans • Create multi-disciplined engineering packages among new equipment, existing equipment integrations and process upgrades • Work collaboratively with other engineering and SME staff in support of engineering efforts • Follow and own the management of change (MOC) process across all assigned engineering work • Understand and manage business, economic, technical, and operational drivers behind assigned projects • Communicate effectively and recognize opportunities for value creation and business improvements • Manage multiple projects in various stages in the project life cycle • Support knowledge sharing and training within the Operations, Maintenance, Reliability & Engineering teams to develop and further enhance team-members' technical skills • Demonstrate alignment with Koch's PBM philosophy by creating value for all stakeholders-customers, employees, shareholders, and society at large. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) • Experience in an ammonia, refining, energy, chemicals, or closely related industry • Background in industrial plant maintenance, operations and/or reliability fields • Higher Education (Associates / Bachelor's Degree) in an engineering related discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Reliability or Electrical) What Will Put You Ahead • Experience managing multiple small to medium capital projects • Experience in project management experience • Experience in construction management, planning, or execution coordination This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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Overview

Becoming a mechanical trades professional in Beatrice, NE, typically begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 8 mechanical trades professionals in Beatrice, NE, with an average weekly wage of $630. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring mechanical trades professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.

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