Plant Operator

bp • Newport, VT

5d • $29 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and performance of a reciprocating engine at a landfill-gas-fueled power plant. The role includes inspecting, maintaining, and repairing plant equipment; monitoring and adjusting controls; responding to alarms; and carrying out plant start-up and shutdown procedures. The operator maintains regulatory compliance and operational records, manages plant supplies, coordinates activities with utility and landfill personnel, and supports other facilities as directed. The position also includes safety and security duties, hazardous-waste handling, troubleshooting electrical and engine systems, completing required training, and assisting with training apprentices and other operators. Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Work hours vary by plant and schedules may change based on business needs and management discretion. The operator is on call 24/7 on a rotating basis for emergencies and failures. Overtime may be required, and some travel may be required and is negotiable. The position is not eligible for relocation and is not available for remote work.

The stated base pay range is $29–$30. Benefits include paid vacation, nine paid holidays, two personal-choice holidays, parental leave, a quarterly Momentum Bonus, a 401(k) program, health, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 2–3 years of plant operations and maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret operations and safety manuals.
• Ability to analyze and apply basic troubleshooting and repair techniques on plant equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass a background check, physical, hearing test, and drug test.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in operations and maintenance on CAT G3500 and G3600 gas engines and auxiliary equipment.
• Technical certification or training.
• Computer skills and good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and email systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility inspections and maintain and repair plant equipment.
• Monitor and adjust plant system controls to maximize performance and prevent equipment failure.
• Respond to plant alarms with appropriate corrective action and carry out plant shutdown and startup procedures.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal permitting requirements and complete required daily, monthly, and annual reporting.
• Repair or replace worn or broken parts and equipment as necessary.
• Complete administrative duties, including daily, weekly, and monthly logs and reports on unit conditions, maintenance, operations, performance, and downtime.
• Maintain an inventory of tools, parts, fluids, and other supplies for plant operations.
• Communicate and coordinate plant activities with utility company and landfill personnel.
• Assist other company facilities as directed by management.
• Complete all company and regulatory training and actively participate in safety training.
• Perform random security inspections and other security checks around the plant.
• Respond to plant callouts on assigned days as part of 24/7 rotating on-call coverage for emergencies and failures.
• Interpret electrical schematics and circuits to troubleshoot equipment.
• Understand emissions compliance and regulatory conditions and manipulate engine performance to meet desired emissions.
• Handle and manage hazardous waste according to training, including filling and labeling waste containers, moving containers, completing paperwork, and signing hazardous-waste shipping manifests or receiving hazardous products.
• Assist with training operator apprentices and other operators as directed by management.
• Perform additional duties deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

• Paid vacation of 120–240 hours per year for full-time employees, depending on relevant industry experience.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Two personal-choice holidays.
• Up to eight weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Quarterly Momentum Bonus.
• 401(k) program.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

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