Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

Opportunity Summary

The O&M Technician supporting the Athena RNG site is responsible for performing activities associated with the safe and efficient operations and electrical maintenance of the sites in compliance with all regulatory permits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operations, maintenance and overall activities associated with the facility
• Assist in the anaerobic digestion process by monitoring equipment, gauges and charts in the digester, electrical generation, and waste treatment processes
• Record and analyze statistical data concerning plant operations ensuring that the plant is running as specified
• Troubleshoot failures and malfunctions to determine the root cause and maintain, operate, repair and replace equipment as necessary
• Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeter and other water quality monitoring equipment
• Collect samples for testing and reporting and performs lab analysis for process control
• Maintain a clean and presentable plant environment
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems
• Conduct instrument calibration as scheduled/required
• Maintain all plant instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Inspect, repair, install and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 480 volts
• Conduct troubleshooting and analysis on DCS, PLC and turbine control equipment
• Support and participate in the NAES Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Area O&M Manager

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Physical requirements include the possibility of standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds
• Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.)
• Work with hazardous materials may be required

Fitness for Duty

• All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program
• This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening
• There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the dairy farms

Work Schedule

• This position offers a regularly scheduled Monday to Friday work week, with an 8-hour day shift
• Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions
• "On call" status will periodically be required

Compensation

• The initial hourly rate of pay will range from $31.58 - $38.00 depending on applicable experience

About NAES

• NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities
• We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors
• Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants
• NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace