Plant Operator - Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Waga Energy • Beaumont, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Plant Operator at the site of the City of Beaumont Landfill in Beaumont, TX.
The candidate selected for this position will be required to spend 3 days at Waga Energy’s corporate office in Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area) for new hire orientation followed by approximately 2 weeks of training at a WAGABOX® site located in New York.
The Plant Operator serves as a member of the operations and maintenance team and is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a landfill biogas to RNG unit (i.e., a WAGABOX®).
Associated responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support the project delivery team (i.e., engineering & project management) as the primary onsite company representation throughout the construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning stages of the WAGABOX® project.
Upon completion of commissioning and commencement of operations, oversee the operations of the WAGABOX® by conducting daily maintenance rounds and completing a daily checklist of monitoring items including measuring gas concentrations and water/oil levels, checking cooler filters, etc.
Communicate the results of daily monitoring activities to the operations team via daily or weekly reports.
Diagnose unit performance issues and performing corrective electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance tasks as well as other related corrective maintenance tasks as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance activities based on established schedules provided by the operations team (ex. oil, carbon, and sensor changes, etc.).
Participate in the annual maintenance process during the annual unit shut down.
Serve as the on-site contact person for all site visitors (i.e., vendors, suppliers, etc.) and supporting visitors’ work activities as needed.
Maintain a continuous focus on safety and serving as a “champion” of a safety focused work environment by ensuring the implementation of an established site safety plan including the following associated responsibilities:
Present the site safety plan to all site visitors (i.e., vendors, suppliers, etc.) and ensuring they sign and follow all aspects of the plan.
Ensure the maintenance and proper use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Immediately reporting to the operations team any breach of the site safety plan.
Assist with the procurement of equipment, supplies, tools, etc. including coordinating with outside manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, etc.
Effectively utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track work activities.
Participate in unit pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
Ensure safe, compliant plant operations and maximum production/up time.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial operations, plant operations, mechanical/electrical maintenance, or a related field.
• Related technical or vocational education/training. Additional years of experience will be considered in place of formal education/training.
• Experience within the oil, gas, and/or chemical industry and/or experience working in landfill gas, biogas, natural gas processing, or similar industries.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Familiarity with industrial safety procedures and regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this role. As Waga’s “eyes and ears” on the project site, the Operator is responsible for keeping off-site team members informed of all unit-related activities.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the role, including lifting, carrying, and working in varied environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support the project delivery team (i.e., engineering & project management) as the primary onsite company representation throughout the construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning stages of the WAGABOX® project.
• Oversee the operations of the WAGABOX® by conducting daily maintenance rounds and completing a daily checklist of monitoring items including measuring gas concentrations and water/oil levels, checking cooler filters, etc.
• Communicate the results of daily monitoring activities to the operations team via daily or weekly reports.
• Diagnose unit performance issues and performing corrective electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance tasks as well as other related corrective maintenance tasks as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities based on established schedules provided by the operations team (ex. oil, carbon, and sensor changes, etc.).
• Participate in the annual maintenance process during the annual unit shut down.
• Serve as the on-site contact person for all site visitors (i.e., vendors, suppliers, etc.) and supporting visitors’ work activities as needed.
• Maintain a continuous focus on safety and serving as a “champion” of a safety focused work environment by ensuring the implementation of an established site safety plan
• Present the site safety plan to all site visitors (i.e., vendors, suppliers, etc.) and ensuring they sign and follow all aspects of the plan.
• Ensure the maintenance and proper use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Immediately reporting to the operations team any breach of the site safety plan.
• Assist with the procurement of equipment, supplies, tools, etc. including coordinating with outside manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, etc.
• Effectively utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track work activities.
• Participate in unit pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure safe, compliant plant operations and maximum production/up time.

Benefits

• Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed