Process Operator

Support the Lawnhurst site in Stanley, NY for the Helios Renewables Natural Gas (RNG) project, performing activities associated with the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of facilities in compliance with all regulatory permits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operations, maintenance, and overall activities associated with the facility.
• Support 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 to ensure the plant runs as specified.
• Troubleshoot failures and malfunctions to determine root causes; maintain, operate, repair, and replace equipment as necessary.
• Maintain, modify, or repair instrumentation and control equipment, including recorders, flowmeters, and other water quality monitoring equipment.
• Collect samples for testing and reporting; perform lab analysis for process control.
• Ensure the plant operates within required standards.
• Monitor performance of electrical systems, circuits, or equipment of the treatment plant.
• Maintain a clean and presentable plant environment.
• Perform other duties and project work as assigned.
• Adhere to all NAES safety rules, procedures, and warnings; wear required protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency; technical college degree or vocational training desired.
• Basic understanding of the anaerobic digestion process; willingness to learn process and operating procedures; previous anaerobic process experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of wastewater operations is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to actively listen for understanding.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well with others.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Stand for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, and routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Wear protective equipment and work with hazardous materials as required.
• Participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
• Adhere to extensive smoking restrictions in and around dairy farms.

Schedule

• Regularly scheduled Monday to Friday work week, 8-hour day shift.
• Extended working hours, varied shifts, and possible weekend or holiday work as required by schedules, workload, or plant conditions.
• Periodic "on call" status required.

Pay

Initial hourly rate of pay ranges from $22.50 to $27.45, depending on experience.

About the Company

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We serve clients across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors in North America and internationally. NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, selecting employees based on merit and competence without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected basis.