Lead Plant Operator - Renewable Natural Gas

Opal Fuels•Inver Heights, MN

5d•$38 - $43

About The Position

About OPAL Fuels OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. OPAL Fuels is also a leader in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy duty trucking and other hard to de-carbonize industrial sectors. For additional information, and to learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s naturally occurring methane and decarbonize the economy, please visit www.opalfuels.com. Position Summary We are hiring for a Lead Plant Operator with experience to work at our Pine Bend RNG site, located in Inver Heights, MN as part of our Operations department. The Lead Plant Operator is responsible for the direction and supervision of all day-to-day activities in a Renewable Natural Gas facility. This position reports to the Plant Manager and shares accountability of the day-to-day operations of the site. This position will lead a team of four other operators with the goals of maximizing production and minimizing downtime with the utmost regard to safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance. This position will be also responsible for operating, adjusting, and repairing equipment required to maximize gas plant production in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.

Requirements

Seven 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 pressure, vacuum, and flow.
Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors.
Heavy equipment operations experience is preferred (gas turbine & gas compressor O&M).
Fabrication and Basic Process Knowledge
Must have a current and valid driver’s license, without any restrictions.
Lead Operators are required to occasionally work night shifts and weekends and participate in rolling callout schedules that require 24/7 availability during that 7 day period
Position requires physical effort such as that associated with driving a motorized vehicle, operate an ATV, using hand tools, and typing on a computer.
Position requires moderate lifting (10-50 lbs.), occasional need to walk on irregular surfaces, and occasional stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching.
Also requires the use of hands and arms to operate/examine gas meter, flow meters, hand tools, power tools, bridge and jib cranes and test/diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

Safety (reviewing LOTO; reviewing JHA’s; bringing safety concerns to upper management)
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 and operators
Scheduling operators and 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
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 plant 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.