Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

NAES • Milbank, SD

18h • $32 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The O&M Technician supporting the Mill Valley RNG site is responsible for performing activities associated with the safe and efficient operations and electrical maintenance of the sites in compliance with all regulatory permits. Responsibilities will include performing a variety of skilled operational and maintenance tasks throughout the day which includes interfacing with the SCADA system, running analytical tests, and performing the inspection, repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Must be able to work from blueprints
• Must be skilled in the use of hand and power-driven tools
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to work well with others
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Additional technical training
• Knowledge of wastewater operations
• Basic understanding of the anaerobic digestion process
• Willingness to learn process and operating procedures
• Previous anaerobic process experience
• Experience in working with voltages up to 480 volts
• Experience in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) or gas processing

Responsibilities

• Assist with operations, maintenance and overall activities associated with the facility
• Assist in the anaerobic digestion process by monitoring equipment, gauges and charts in the digester, electrical generation, and waste treatment processes
• Record and analyze statistical data concerning plant operations ensuring that the plant is running as specified
• Troubleshoot failures and malfunctions to determine the root cause and maintain, operate, repair and replace equipment as necessary
• Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeter and other water quality monitoring equipment
• Collect samples for testing and reporting and performs lab analysis for process control
• Ensure that plant operates within required standards
• Monitor performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plant
• Maintain a clean and presentable plant environment
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems
• Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment
• Conduct instrument calibration as scheduled/required
• Maintain all plant instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Inspect repair, install and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 480 volts
• Conduct troubleshooting and analysis on DCS, PLC and turbine control equipment
• Fully support and participate in the NAES Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Area O&M Manager

Benefits

• NAES Safe program participation
• Fitness for Duty Program participation (post-offer physical examination and drug screening, post-employment random drug screening)
• Extensive smoking restrictions in and around the dairy farms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED