Renewable Natural Gas Plant Technician

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate to advanced level Instrument and Control repair, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Capture data and evaluate course of action for optimized plant performance, while operating within identified budgets.
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance along with standard operating procedures.
• Operate advanced instrumentation and process control systems.
• Lead, manage, and coordinate all 3rd party vendors or customers for scheduled plant maintenance, unscheduled downtime, compliance, and well-field issues.
• Communicate regularly with the Market Area Gas Operations Manager (MAGOM) and/or WMRE Operations Manager.
• Inspect plant machinery and equipment. Repair, maintain, and service all equipment in accordance with the facility Standard Operating Procedures, equipment maintenance manuals, and WMRE policies and training.
• Implement WM and WMRE safety policies and practices for all work activities, and ensure these practices are followed by other WM staff, vendors, contractors, and visitors entering the facility.
• Complete all mandatory training activities for both safety and operational training as assigned by supervisor.
• Procure plant supplies and replacement equipment in an efficient manner by identifying needs in advance, managing vendors, and working within WMRE guidelines as well as being responsible for the annual budget.
• Promptly respond to call-outs of plant shutdowns during non-business hours to identify the cause of the shutdown and rectify/diagnose through appropriate repairs or adjustments to return the plant to operation while consulting with WMRE operations managers (as needed).
• Maintain the facility spare inventory and provide a written inventory count twice annually.
• Complete special assignments/tasks as required by WMRE Operations Manager, Market Area Gas Operations Manager, or Landfill District Manager.
• Able to work as a team and communicate clearly and professionally across different business units.
• Work on electrical systems, DC and AC low voltage, to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs.
• Must be strong with basic computer skills used to communicate, document, and change operations settings for plant performance optimization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) required.
• 5 years of relevant work experience in a plant operations or plant maintenance environment required.
• Driver License, Valid and in State required.
• Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and interpretation.
• Ability to successfully manage fiduciary responsibilities.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 100 lbs.
• Ability to diagnose and repair DC circuits 12/24 volts.
• Basic knowledge of 120/240/480 3ph volt AC circuits.
• Fundamental knowledge of building maintenance.
• Industry communication skills.

Work Environment

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Please note, this is a salaried position that is eligible for a form of overtime.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.