Power Plant Operator

Ameresco•Pittsburg, CA

23h•$34 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Ameresco, Inc. is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. They are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. Ameresco develops, constructs, and operates tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. This role is aligned to Neogenyx Fuels LLC, a distinct legal entity formed as a joint venture and majority-owned by Ameresco, Inc. The position is located in Pittsburg, CA, and the ideal candidate will have knowledge with Power Plant Operations, Controls including PLC, HMI and SCADA, Automotive and Diesel mechanic, Power Production, and related fields.

Requirements

GED or High School Diploma or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum 2 years equipment operations experience using mechanical, electrical, instrument or control system skills.
Valid Drivers’ License in good standing, issued by resident state required.
Basic computer skills including e-mail and data entry using Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs & transport equipment & tools in excess of 300 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with diesel or natural gas engines preferred.
Experience performing mechanical maintenance on blowers, compressors, and equipment preferred.
Experience with Jenbacher, Caterpillar, or Waukesha natural gas engines desirable.
Must be able to successfully complete position training and testing requirements.
Knowledge of PLC, electrical power equipment, and gas plant operations experience desirable.
Strong verbal, written, computer communication and organization skills preferred.
At times, may flexibility for ‘on call’ support or varied schedule needs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operations of landfill gas to energy power plant.
Assisting in maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of reciprocating engines, as well as balance of plant equipment, such as compressors, pumps, valves, etc.
Learn and utilize maintenance database for tracking and completion of all maintenance on site. As well as learn HMI and SCADA functions.
Participate in scheduling and coordinating subcontractors for equipment services and repairs as needed.
Conduct inspections, walkthroughs, daily, weekly monthly, and quarterly rounds.
Maintain compliance with plant specifications, industry, and jurisdictional regulatory entities.
Perform other duties as assigned.