Operations Technician

About the role

The Operations Technician is responsible for the overall safe operation, maintenance, and performance of a landfill gas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) processing facility. This position requires 25%-50% travel per month (First 12 months in the position will require 50% travel per month when hired for a new plant. Travel requirement will reduce to 25% per month when working at an existing plant or in year 2 and beyond for a new plant).

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe operation of the plant during assigned shift in the most efficient and productive method to maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and prescribed safety and environmental standards.
• Make periodic inspections of plant equipment to determine proper and normal operating conditions. Check and record operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, compare to trends and have the ability to make corrections as needed.
• Review daily operating reports and other records to ensure specified operating characteristics in control of the plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on plant instrumentation and equipment. Detect and correct faulty and malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices and equipment.
• Operate advanced instrumentation and process control systems.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and direct activities to restore normal operation or to shut down malfunctioning unit.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical system wiring from control wiring up to 480 volts.
• Notify Lead Operation Technician and Regional Manager of shutdown or major changes in power output of unit.
• Maintain all plant equipment and structures in accordance with manufactures and Aria Energy guidelines.
• Maintain a clean work space including the plant building, control room, rest room, break room and grounds.
• Write routine reports and correspondence. Maintain daily operation logs for shift in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Assist in planning maintenance and outage activities.
• Aid in defining, ordering and procuring all required parts.
• Responds in a timely manner to callouts and work overtime as required.
• Performs analytical tests as needed (i.e. PH, Conductivity, methane, H2S, moisture).
• Implements all safety procedures to included lockout tag out procedures.
• Performs all aspects of Hazardous waste handling and management in accordance with training.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Intermediate Electrical, Chemical and Mechanical experience.
• Previous landfill gas operation experience a plus, minimum of 1-3 years in landfill gas processing, chemical plant operations, industrial gas operations, or equivalent.
• Understanding of process control systems as applied to landfill gas collection and processing.
• Technical / Troubleshooting skills with ability to read and understand complex technical manuals and schematics.
• Understanding a variety of sensors and transducer systems, calibrate, and troubleshoot different types of pressure, level, flow and temperature sensors, understand the complete plant process and how it’s affected by the control system, including troubleshooting mechanical systems as required.
• Knowledge of basic math, gas chemistry, piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow established procedures with minimal amount of general supervision (i.e., work independently).
• Ability to recognize colors, able to distinguish between the red and green status indicators on PLC and wire colors.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficient using computers (experience using MS Word, Excel and email systems) and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters, perform fault finding and repair as well as required scheduled maintenance.
• Basic chemical and mechanical experience Hands-on mechanical and process equipment.
• Previous landfill and or gas processing experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, must pass background check, physical, hearing and DOT drug test.

Qualifications

• Desirable criteria: 3+ years’ experience in landfill gas processing, or power plant operations. Any technical certification or training is a plus.

Benefits

How much do we pay (Base)? [ $32-$40 ] *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at benefits@bp. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at benefits@bp. Join our industry-leading team and you’ll receive a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with Your Life. These Include, But Are Not Limited To Quarterly Momentum Bonus 401K Program Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability