Biogas Operator

About the role

Assist the Bio-Plant Manager in the daily operations of the anaerobic digester, CHP, and wastewater treatment plant. This position holds responsibility for food safety and quality of the company across all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including front loader and various size forklifts
• Keep inventory of material loaded and available feedstock
• Perform routine maintenance of pumps and other machinery
• Perform regular review of equipment operation and performance via HMI and visual inspection
• General plant clean-up
• Perform tasks while working in a wet and messy environment
• Use fall protection equipment and man lifts when necessary to review plant equipment performance
• Demonstrate a high level of caution and safety practices in all aspects of the responsibilities
• Communicate both in writing and verbally with employees and supervisors
• Pass down and account for feeding in system
• Email and lab testing and analysis; keep records
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Forklift and other light machinery operation experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree or certification in the Sciences, biodigesters
• Hard working and enthusiastic individual
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Eager to learn new things
• Self-starter and able to work independently
• Strong adaptability and flexibility to a changing environment
• Highly safety-conscious
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Schedule

Monday – Thursday: 2 pm – 10 pm; Friday: 2 pm – 10 pm or 6 pm – 6 am (rotating); Saturday: 6 pm – 6 am.