Lead Plant Operator - Renewable Natural Gas (Emerald)

Opal Fuels•Northville Charter Township, MI

8d•$38 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for a Lead Plant Operator with experience to work at our Emerald RNG site, located in Northville, MI as part of our Operations department. This position reports to the Area Manager and shares accountability of the day-to-day operations of the site. The Lead Operator is more than just a board operator or field operator. We're looking for someone who can help lead the day to day operation of the Renewable Natural Gas facility, coordinate maintenance activities, ensure safety and environmental compliance, help train and support other operators, and take ownership of plant performance. The role requires a balance of technical knowledge and leadership. You'll be expected to troubleshoot equipment, work with contractors and vendors, monitor production and equipment health, manage priorities during outages or callouts, and help drive a strong safety culture.

Requirements

7+ years of Renewable experience preferred.
Must be skilled in recordkeeping and logging.
General troubleshooting abilities.
Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Must possess good mechanical skills.
Basic electrical knowledge is preferred.
Must be self-motivated and perform most tasks with little or no supervision.
Working knowledge of basic unit operations and components such as pressure, temperature, and flow.
Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors.
Heavy equipment operations experience is preferred (gas compressor O&M).
Fabrication and Basic Process Knowledge
Must have a current and valid driver’s license, without any restrictions.

Responsibilities

Provide plant safety leadership by stopping unsafe work, reviewing LOTO; reviewing JHA’s; bringing safety concerns to upper management, reporting incidents and near misses
Environmental (monthly reporting; monitors composition of LFG to include H2S treatment and media sampling; reviewing compliance procedures and ensuring compliance)
Coordinating maintenance tasks with management, vendors, and operators
Develops and maintains operator schedules and coordinate shift coverage
Planning outage events
Working with third party vendors to ensure timely and efficient service
Responding to callouts and managing the callout roster
Covering operator shifts when necessary and callouts
Tuning and adjusting the plant to meet production and efficiency needs
Inventory Management and Preventative Maintenance program
Operating, adjusting, and repairing equipment required to maximize gas plant production in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
Operate and monitor the blowers, gas pretreatment, chiller, CO2 removal, N2 removal, O2 removal, compression equipment.
Ensuring operators maintain detailed records on production data, equipment operational hours, and service schedules and equipment outages.
Check all operating equipment daily including flow meters, gas chromatographs, fluid levels, pressure and temperature readings, and unusual noises to correct conditions before failure occurs.
Perform all maintenance and repairs on the operating equipment including oil and filter changes, replacement of drive belts, hoses, valve adjustments, replacement of compressor filters, slide valves, couplings and bearings, as necessary. Participate in preventative maintenance outages and overhauls.
Maintain a high level of cleanliness in and around the plant. Keep equipment, plant grounds, and floors looking as presentable as possible.
Keep all on-site parts and supplies stocked and well organized. Maintain plant inventory.
Respond to call outs in a timely manner. Identify and correct the cause of the call out. If the problem cannot be corrected or diagnosed, it is the responsibility of the Lead Operator to contact the Area Manager to get the help required to fix the situation.
Operate the plant with a clear focus on safety. Clean up spills immediately. Make sure all lighting systems are fully functional; no slip or trip hazards are consistently present; and no electrical or mechanical hazards go on for long periods of time without attention. Affirm that all plant visitors, mechanics, and outside contractors are following safe work practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.