About the Role:The Plant Operator will be responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the biogas facility and its processes. This role involves technical oversight of plant operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations. Reporting to the Lead Operator, the Plant Operator works independently and plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the facility. This is a safety-sensitive position.Qualifications:
- 2 years of relevant manufacturing process experience (Required)
- 1 year of biogas operations experience (Preferred)
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and troubleshoot facility systems
- Conduct daily checks, walkthroughs, and facility monitoring
- Perform sampling, testing, and analysis to ensure optimal plant performance
- Install, maintain, and repair plant and pump station components
- Assist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs of plant equipment
- Respond to emergencies and breakdowns on-site and at pump stations
- Conduct weekend checks of the treatment plant on a rotating basis
- Ensure all work complies with OSHA safety regulations
- Maintain open communication with the Lead Operator regarding plant operations and malfunctions
- Actively participate in the plant safety program
- Utilize CMMS software to track work orders and maintenance requests
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of the operation, maintenance, and repair of anaerobic digestion facilities
- Familiarity with mechanical, biological, and chemical processes involved in manure digestion
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures in biogas plants
- Experience with mechanical equipment, preventive maintenance, and SCADA systems
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions and confined spaces
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.)
Schedule:
- 10-hour shift
- On-call availability
- Rotating weekends
Benefits:
- 401(k) with matching
- Health and life insurance
- Paid time off