Plant Operator, Operations & Maintenance

Oberon Fuels•Brawley, CA

14h•$24 - $30

About The Position

Oberon Fuels is a renewable products company focused on producing low-carbon molecules—including renewable dimethyl ether (DME), methanol, natural gas, and hydrogen—from waste-based and renewable feedstocks. Using proprietary technology, Oberon converts biogenic and recycled carbon sources into clean-burning fuels and sustainable chemical products for transportation, power generation, industrial, and aerosol applications. By transforming waste into high-value renewable molecules, Oberon helps companies decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors while maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure. Our renewable DME provides a practical pathway to decarbonize propellant applications, LPG and deliver renewable hydrogen, while our renewable methanol serves as a drop-in replacement for existing methanol applications and emerging low-carbon fuel markets. With the world’s first commercial-scale renewable DME plant and a growing pipeline of projects capable of producing hundreds of millions of gallons per year, Oberon is helping accelerate the transition to a circular, low-carbon economy. Our approach is built on a vision of local feedstock, local production, and local consumption—creating jobs, strengthening communities, and turning waste into value. Primary objective of Plant Operator is to properly monitor and maintain all plant systems during continuous production runs and during planned idling/shutdown periods between scheduled production runs. The Plant Operator is expected to be able to learn and understand the process, be able read process flow diagrams, P&ID’s and the process documents. Plant Operator must adhere to strict safety requirements at the facility. Under direct supervision of Senior Operator/Shift Supervisor, the Plant Operator: Will be knowledgeable/well informed, with the Maverick facility, MeOH to DME process parameters and the performance of appropriate operating functions at the plant. Performs a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operations and maintenance of Oberon Fuels’ chemical production plant; Performs adjustments and minor preventive/emergent maintenance on all plant equipment Monitors process controls and safe equipment operation, to include at a minimum: valving, packaging, temperature/pressure sensing, and engineering processes; Collects and documents samples, performs prescribed GC analysis and laboratory testing and documents the results Maintains documentation and communication records using applications including ClickUp, Slack, Outlook, Word and Excel, or others as required. Will immediately report to the Senior Operator/Shift Supervisor any operating parameters or lab results which are abnormal and discuss and implement any remedial measures. Will ensure completion of the tasks assigned during the shift and provide complete handover of the plant status and activities at the shift change to incoming Plant Operator Performs a variety of related duties as assigned Maintain all required training and certifications through the Learning Management System (LMS) and company-provided programs Participates in on-site safety meetings, company events, and required virtual or in-person meeting Reading and understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) for startup and shutdown procedures Troubleshoots operational issues, determines appropriate corrective actions, and sources necessary materials or escalates replacement needs as required Understanding and use of gas sensing and detection instruments throughout the facility. Maintains a working knowledge of and ability to operate key monitoring and analytical equipment, including gas chromatographs (GC), MSA devices, and gas detection instruments; interprets GC and water analysis reports This role involves performance of routine tasks and duties assigned (in addition, but not limited to, the Essential Functions), including: Updating of operations logs Bi-Hourly rounds monitoring of plant pressure/temperature/levels and equipment, Routine repairs, and standard PM/GM of instrumentations such as motors, pumps, sensors, filters, gauges, level/pressure/flow indicators, etc.… Handling of hazardous chemicals under the supervision Shift Supervisor/Senior Operator

Requirements

Previous experience in Operations and Maintenance of chemical plants or similar industrial plants is preferred, but not required.
In this role, employees may initially have limited knowledge of plant operations and requires guidance and on the job training will be provided where appropriate.
Basic Microsoft Excel & Word Skills.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
High school graduate (GED equivalency) with working knowledge of plant operations, maintenance, and an ability to perform repairs as needed.
Oberon Fuels will provide the necessary training where appropriate.
Core traits: Grit, Adaptable, Collaborative, Purpose Driven, Sense of Humor

Responsibilities

Will be knowledgeable/well informed, with the Maverick facility, MeOH to DME process parameters and the performance of appropriate operating functions at the plant.
Performs a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operations and maintenance of Oberon Fuels’ chemical production plant
Performs adjustments and minor preventive/emergent maintenance on all plant equipment
Monitors process controls and safe equipment operation, to include at a minimum: valving, packaging, temperature/pressure sensing, and engineering processes
Collects and documents samples, performs prescribed GC analysis and laboratory testing and documents the results
Maintains documentation and communication records using applications including ClickUp, Slack, Outlook, Word and Excel, or others as required.
Will immediately report to the Senior Operator/Shift Supervisor any operating parameters or lab results which are abnormal and discuss and implement any remedial measures.
Will ensure completion of the tasks assigned during the shift and provide complete handover of the plant status and activities at the shift change to incoming Plant Operator
Performs a variety of related duties as assigned
Maintain all required training and certifications through the Learning Management System (LMS) and company-provided programs
Participates in on-site safety meetings, company events, and required virtual or in-person meeting
Reading and understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) for startup and shutdown procedures
Troubleshoots operational issues, determines appropriate corrective actions, and sources necessary materials or escalates replacement needs as required
Understanding and use of gas sensing and detection instruments throughout the facility.
Maintains a working knowledge of and ability to operate key monitoring and analytical equipment, including gas chromatographs (GC), MSA devices, and gas detection instruments; interprets GC and water analysis reports
Updating of operations logs
Bi-Hourly rounds monitoring of plant pressure/temperature/levels and equipment,
Routine repairs, and standard PM/GM of instrumentations such as motors, pumps, sensors, filters, gauges, level/pressure/flow indicators, etc.…
Handling of hazardous chemicals under the supervision Shift Supervisor/Senior Operator