Operator/Wellfield Technician

TransTech Energy • Hickory, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operator/WellField Technician will operate Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas Plant “RNG” facilities to maximize production and optimize landfill gas collection from the gas collection and containment systems (GCCS) in the wellfield. The successful candidate will work closely with Plant Operators and the Field Operations Supervisor to conduct all plant routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs. They will take ownership for plant performance and tackle challenges to help Operations Leadership achieve their goals. This is a hands-on role where a willingness to learn and commitment to safety culture will be crucial. Although this is a great role for an independent, self-motivated individual, you will not be alone! You will have an amazing team at your disposal to help you run problems to ground and actualize solutions.

Requirements

• 1 - 5 years of Plant operations and other related experience.
• Trade school certification, high school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and background.
• Basic Windows based computer skills.
• Established troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in maintenance planning and preventative maintenance strategies.
• General working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be able to work independently, self-motivate, and communicate effectively with the customer and ESI team members.
• Must be able to safely climb on and off ladders and large equipment and be capable of safely lifting and maneuvering heavy objects, including materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance from a team member.
• This role will require compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including the following mandatory testing: DOT pre-employment drug test, Random drug and alcohol testing as per DOT regulations, Post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing requirements.
• Valid driver’s license for state of residence and eligibility for coverage under our corporate driver's insurance policy based on DMV history.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in some of or all the following industries: Renewable Energy; Gas Processing; Chemical; Power; Waste Management; Environmental Air Quality Control Systems.
• Instrumentation and Controls background (PLC, VFD, Electrical).
• Renewable Natural Gas Experience.
• Associates or Baccalaureate Degree.
• Formal training in Root Cause Analysis methodology.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Plant and all associated equipment in a safe, detailed, organized, and presentable manner. Tasks may include housekeeping, weeding, or site maintenance, minor fabrication and the like.
• Manage, diagnose, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems. Remote and onsite assistance is available for unresolved issues.
• Learn to maximize SCADA utilization for predictive and proactive operations and maintenance.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on all major and ancillary equipment. Balance of plant equipment may include but is not limited to: site vehicles, gas analyzers, air compressors, gas compressors, radiators, air handling equipment, pumps, filters, flares, gas treatment equipment, and other site-specific equipment.
• Use the Operational Data Management System (ODMS) to track and record events, operational data, and daily “walk around” readings.
• Understand, follow, and assist with compliance regulations for the Plant. This may include record keeping, gathering data, performing inspections, keeping permits posted, maintaining compliance equipment, and meeting with inspectors.
• Respond to Plant callouts in a timely and professional manner (typically considered within 2 hours).
• Assist with training of coworkers or temporary Operators at the Plant.
• Travel to assist Operators at other Plants, backup or fill in for another Operator, or for training.
• Use ESI’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) where available. Recommend and assist in further SOP development.
• Maximize Plant efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401K Company match 100% of your first 3% contribution and 50% of your contributions on the next 2% of salary deferral.
• Employer sponsored life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D.
• Group health insurance.
• Group dental and vision insurance.
• Annual allowance for continuing education.

What This Job Offers

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