Operations Technician

bp • Canton Charter Township, MI

9d • $31 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and performance of a landfill gas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) processing facility. The role requires travel that may range from 25% to 50% per month: during the first 12 months at a new plant, travel is expected to be 50% per month; at an existing plant or from year two onward at a new plant, it is expected to reduce to 25% per month. The posting also states that up to 25% travel should be expected.

The technician operates and monitors facility equipment and process controls, carries out preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, responds to malfunctions and emergencies, and maintains logs and records. The position also involves electrical testing and repairs up to 480 volts, analytical testing, safety and hazardous-waste procedures, maintenance planning and parts procurement, and maintaining clean plant areas. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The role calls for intermediate electrical, chemical, and mechanical experience, with stated experience expectations in landfill gas processing or related industrial operations. The position is not eligible for relocation and is not available for remote working.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Intermediate electrical, chemical, and mechanical experience.
• The posting specifies a minimum of 1–3 years in landfill gas processing, chemical plant operations, industrial gas operations, power plant operations, or equivalent, and also states 3+ years of experience in landfill gas processing or power plant operations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a background check, hearing test, and DOT drug test.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow established procedures with minimal general supervision, including working independently.
• Ability to recognize colors, including distinguishing red and green PLC status indicators and wire colors.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with employees.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Proficiency using computers, including MS Word, Excel, and email systems, and using monitoring equipment to measure, record, and adjust operating parameters, find and repair faults, and perform scheduled maintenance.
• Basic chemical and mechanical experience and hands-on experience with mechanical and process equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous landfill gas operation experience.
• Technical certification or training.
• Understanding of process control systems used in landfill gas collection and processing.
• Technical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to read and understand complex technical manuals and schematics.
• Understanding of sensors and transducer systems; ability to calibrate and troubleshoot pressure, level, flow, and temperature sensors; understanding of plant processes and control-system effects; and ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of basic math, gas chemistry, and piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Previous landfill and/or gas processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant safely during assigned shifts and in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety and environmental standards.
• Inspect plant equipment, record operating data such as fluid levels, temperatures, and pressures, compare data with trends, and make corrections as needed.
• Review daily operating reports and other records to verify specified operating characteristics of plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot plant instrumentation and equipment.
• Detect and correct faulty or malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices, and equipment.
• Operate advanced instrumentation and process control systems.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and direct activities to restore normal operation or shut down malfunctioning units.
• Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring from control wiring up to 480 volts; install, remove, and modify equipment.
• Notify the Lead Operation Technician and Regional Manager of shutdowns or major changes in unit power output.
• Maintain plant equipment and structures in accordance with manufacturer and Aria Energy guidelines.
• Keep the plant building, control room, restroom, break room, and grounds clean.
• Write routine reports and correspondence and maintain daily shift operation logs.
• Assist with planning maintenance and outage activities and defining, ordering, and procuring required parts.
• Respond promptly to callouts and work overtime as required.
• Perform analytical tests as needed, including pH, conductivity, methane, H2S, and moisture tests.
• Implement safety procedures, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Handle and manage hazardous waste in accordance with training, including filling and labeling containers, moving containers, completing paperwork, and signing hazardous-waste shipping manifests or receiving hazardous products.

Benefits

• Paid vacation of 120–240 hours per year for full-time employees, depending on relevant industry experience.
• 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Quarterly Momentum Bonus.
• 401K Program.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

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