Sr Plant Operator

Position Summary

The Biogas Senior Operator is a well-rounded technician responsible for the planning and execution of daily maintenance and operations at the Air Liquide Biogas facility. This role requires a strong track record of influential leadership, advanced troubleshooting, and training/mentoring capabilities for renewable natural gas. The candidate must pass a formal vetting process involving a committee of Plant Managers, Operations Specialists, and the Manager of Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and execution of daily maintenance and operations of Air Liquide Biogas facility
• Supervise, permit, and verify completion of contractor personnel work
• Maintain gas collection system to safely and cost-effectively maximize biogas quantity and quality for processing
• Perform planned/unplanned maintenance tasks as required (e.g., equipment calibrations, PMs, control system loop checks, electrical, pump repair, instrumentation troubleshooting, analyzer replacement, aid in compressor tear downs, facility repairs, etc.)
• Complete maintenance logs consistent with facility operating plan
• Plan utilization of production facilities to improve efficiency of operations
• Maintain facility materials and spare parts inventory
• Aid in routine administrative duties such as expense reporting, procurement, and production forecasts
• Interface with landfill operating team to support good relations and coordinate efforts
• Make suggestions to improve plant safety, operational efficiency, and/or product quality
• Serve as a safety role model; promote a high level of safety awareness; adhere to and support continuous improvement of safety practices/procedures for plant personnel, visitors, and contractors
• Install, maintain, repair or replace small gauge electrical wiring to include control wiring
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires
• Comfortable navigating different software to pull trends for data handling and input
• Troubleshoot/maintain plant equipment by utilizing a data-driven approach to pinpoint areas of concern (electrical devices, process upsets, etc.)
• Train and mentor new employees

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong command of English language, verbal and written
• Ability and willingness to be on-call, and work holidays and weekends, as required
• Exhibits knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, machine repair and operation
• Must Pass “Senior Operator Qualification”
• Ability to work with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of chemical/gas processing, production plant operations
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously
• Mechanical/ electrical field experience
• Associate's degree in a technical field
• Military technical training

Physical & Work Requirements

• Occasional travel to support business needs (up to 15%)
• Industrial Setting: Work is primarily performed on-site at a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility, split between an office environment and active plant operations
• Hazardous Operations: The facility operates as a Class I, Division 2 (C1D2) environment. The manager must strictly enforce and follow all safety protocols, as ignitable concentrations of hazards may exist under abnormal conditions
• The ability to lift 1-50 pounds regularly
• The ability to respond quickly to alarms
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in restricted space
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to operate heavy equipment for extended periods of time

Location

3000 - In Situ Operations
Rockford, IL