Operator/Wellfield Technician
On-siteHickory, North Carolina, United States or Newton, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Operate and maintain the RNG plant and associated equipment in a safe, detailed, organized manner, including housekeeping, minor fabrication, and repairs on major systems like pumps, compressors, and gas treatment units. Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, utilizing SCADA for predictive operations and the Operational Data Management System to track events and daily readings. Respond to plant callouts within two hours and perform maintenance planning and preventative maintenance strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations through inspections and record keeping. Assist coworkers with training and travel to other plants for backup or support as needed. This hands-on role requires a self-motivated individual to take ownership of plant performance and achieve operational efficiencies.
Required Qualifications
- 1 - 5 years of Plant operations and other related experience
- Trade school certification, high school diploma or GED
- Strong mechanical aptitude and background
- Basic Windows based computer skills
- Established troubleshooting skills
- Experience in maintenance planning and preventative maintenance strategies
- General working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software
- Must be able to work independently, self-motivate, and communicate effectively with the customer and ESI team members
- Must be able to safely climb on and off ladders and large equipment
- Must be capable of safely lifting and maneuvering heavy objects, including materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance from a team member
- Valid driver's license for state of residence and eligibility for coverage under our corporate driver's insurance policy based on DMV history
- DOT pre-employment drug test
- Random drug and alcohol testing as per DOT regulations
- Post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in some of or all the following industries: Renewable Energy; Gas Processing; Chemical; Power; Waste Management; Environmental Air Quality Control Systems
- Instrumentation and Controls background (PLC, VFD, Electrical)
- Renewable Natural Gas Experience
- Associates or Baccalaureate Degree
- Formal training in Root Cause Analysis methodology
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