Facility Operator Assistant

Suburban Propane•City of Plattsburgh, NY

2d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in the management of Suburban’s RNG facilities in a safe and efficient manner. Serves as a facilitator in directing the work of facility management, shift operators, assistant operators, maintenance personnel, and third-party contractors on-site.

Requirements

Education: Four-year Operations Degree or equivalent in experience & education.
Experience: Prior experience in RNG Facility operations
Familiar with RNG facility operation concepts, practices, equipment mechanical functionality, and procedures attained through a minimum of 5-7 years of related technical and/or operational experience. Basic understanding of computer concepts and usage including MS Office.

Responsibilities

Ensure all safety precautions are followed, all staff are participating in ongoing safety briefings and trainings, and all safety incidents are reported and thoroughly debriefed to avoid preventable safety incidents
Actively participate in the development of safety protocols
Ensures that staff is assigned to appropriate operational tasks and completes those tasks in an efficient, safe, and timely manner
Works with the Facility Operations Manager to coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees
Helps to evaluate and verify employee performance through review of completed work assignments
Aids in the identification of staff development and training needs, ensures that training is completed and that all staff are maintaining the proper level of competency for their assigned responsibilities
Prepare facility reports as requested.
Work closely with the RNG Facility Manager to maintain open lines of communication regarding the facilities operations
Aid in the diagnosis and repair of mechanical issues with various equipment
Work closely with the Facility Maintenance Manager on developing preventative maintenance shcedules
Monitor facility equipment to detect operating defects and faults and develop plans for corrective action
Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
Travel required roughly 50% of the time
Utilizes industry knowledge and experience, and leadership skills to make decisions regarding daily operations and management, and Technical Service functions for the RNG facility
May help to manage subordinate employees such as Drivers, Technicians, and Operators. Receives guidance and direction from the Manager – RNG Operations
Extended and on-call hours required at times to support business requirements, including some weekends and holidays. Occasional overnight travel