Riviana Foods Inc. is a world class leader in the rice sector and is America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private label rice products. Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence. Key brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success® and Water Maid®. Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. Based in Spain, Ebro Foods has commercial and/or industrial presence in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands.

Our global reach is an important factor in Riviana's success.  As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., the world leader in rice sector, we take a world view of the rice business and draw upon the global resources of our parent company.


Job Summary
Maintenance Techs are responsible for conducting routine preventative maintenance and performing basic repairs on machinery, mechanical equipment, and facilities involved in the milling, instantization, and/or packaging of rice products. Advanced Maintenance Techs are responsible for performing advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical systems and equipment. This position demands a strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems, along with the ability to work autonomously. The role plays a key part in maintaining operational efficiency by ensuring equipment remains safe, functional, and optimized for performance.

**STRONG PREFERENCE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH FABRICATION EXPERIENCE**

Primary Responsibilities

• Set up, install, configure, and maintain production equipment, including conveyors, elevators, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, blowers, and fans
• ​​​​​​​Conduct inspections and perform predictive and preventative maintenance on equipment, assessing maintenance needs to determine the proper type and timing for action
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions; identify complex issues, review relevant information, develop solutions, and implement effective corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Engineering and Operations, to resolve recurring issues and improve equipment reliability and uptime
• Perform welding, fabrication, and related tasks
• Clean, lubricate and adjust parts and equipment
• Perform equipment installations support function
• Input and retrieve maintenance work orders in a timely manner

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Minimum 1+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience, including millwright work, welding, cutting, and fabrication
• Previous experience working with drag conveyors, screw conveyors, elevators, pumps, hot water systems, pneumatic & hydraulic systems and complex machinery is highly desirable
• Use and repair of motor controls, sensors and gearboxes
• Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting
• Basic principles of industrial maintenance
• Installation and repair techniques for pneumatic and hydraulic systems (water, steam, air and natural gas)
• Possesses aptitude, logic and reasoning to determine root cause of operating errors, how to best remedy and repair machines or systems using appropriate tools
• Reads, writes, listens to, comprehends, communicate in English and applies information, knowledge and/or work related documents including blueprints, schematics and equipment manufacturer's instructions

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.  This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.