Sr Plant Operator

GreenGas USA•Clam Union Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biogas Senior Operator is a well-rounded technician, who has displayed a proven track record of influential leadership, advanced troubleshooting techniques, training and mentoring capabilities for renewable natural gas. The Candidate must go through a formal vetting process of qualification, which consists of a committee of two Plant Managers, Operations Specialists and the Manager of Operations. The candidate must be able to perform as acting Manager in the absence of Plant Management and successfully maintain operations of the Biogas Facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Strong command of English language, verbal and written
Ability and willingness to be on-call, and work holidays and weekends, as required
Exhibits knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, machine repair and operation
Must Pass “Senior Operator Qualification”
Ability to work with limited supervision

Nice To Haves

7+ years of chemical/gas processing, production plant operations
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously
Mechanical/ electrical field experience
Associate's degree in a technical field
Military technical training

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and execution of daily maintenance and operations of Air Liquide Biogas facility
Supervise, permit, and verify completion of contractor personnel work
Maintain gas collection system to safely and cost-effectively maximize both the quantity and quality of biogas for processing
Perform planned/ unplanned maintenance tasks as required (ex. equipment calibrations, equipment PM’s, control system loop checks, electrical, pump repair, instrumentation troubleshooting, replacement of analyzers, aid in compressor tear downs, facility repairs, etc)
Complete maintenance logs consistent with facility operating plan
Plan utilization of production facilities to improve efficiency of operations
Maintain facility materials and spare parts inventory
Assist in routine administrative duties such as expense reporting, procurement, and production forecasts.
Ability to work well with others; Interface with landfill (biogas source) operating team to support good relations and coordinate efforts
Make suggestions to improve plant safety, operational efficiency and/or product quality
Serve as a safety role model; promote a high level of safety awareness; adhere to and support the continuous improvement of all safety practices / procedures for plant personnel, visitors, and contractors
Install, maintain, repair or replace small gauge electrical wiring to include control wiring
Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires
Comfortable navigating different software to pull trends for data handling and input
Troubleshoot/ maintain plant equipment by utilizing a data-driven approach to pinpoint areas of concern to include electrical devices, process upsets, etc
Train and mentor new employees