Biogas Operator

Stahlbush Island Farms; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Stahlbush Island Farms in Corvallis, Oregon is seeking a bio-plant operator to assist with daily operations of the anaerobic digester, CHP, and wastewater treatment plant. You will operate heavy equipment, monitor systems via HMI, perform routine maintenance, and maintain feedstock inventories.

The role emphasizes safety and food safety across all shifts. The ideal candidate is bilingual in Spanish and English, hardworking, adaptable, and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Forklift and other light machinery operation experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or certification in the Sciences, biodigesters.
• Hard working and enthusiastic individual.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Eager to learn new things.
• Self-starter and able to work independently.
• Strong adaptability and flexibility to a changing environment.
• Highly safety-conscious.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including front loader and forklifts.
• Keep inventory of material loaded and available feedstock.
• Perform routine maintenance of pumps and other machinery.
• Review equipment operation via HMI and visual inspection.
• General plant clean-up and safety-focused tasks.
• Use fall protection equipment and man lifts when needed.
• Communicate in writing and verbally with employees and supervisors; pass down feeding in system and lab data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain responsibility for food safety and quality across all shifts.

Skills

Forklift experience

Self-starter

Independent work

Bilingual Spanish/English

Adaptability

Safety-conscious

Hardworking

Eager to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or biodigesters cert

Job description

Assist the Bio-Plant Manager in the daily operations of the anaerobic digester, CHP, and wastewater treatment plant.

Outcomes

• Operator heavy equipment including front loader and various size forklifts
• Keep inventory of material loaded and available feedstock
• Perform routine maintenance of pumps and other machinery
• Perform regular review of equipment operation and performance via HMI and visual inspection
• General plant clean-up
• Perform tasks while working in a wet and messy environment
• Use fall protection equipment and man lifts when necessary to review plant equipment performance
• Demonstrate a high level of caution and safety practices in all aspects of the responsibilities
• Communicate both in writing and verbally with employees and supervisors. Pass down, take account of feeding in system. Email and lab testing and analysis that keep records of
• Performs other duties as assigned
• This position has been identified as holding responsibility for food safety and quality of the company. This responsibility extends over all shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Forklift and other light machinery operation experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree or certification in the Sciences, biodigesters
• Hard working and enthusiastic individual
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Eager to learn new things
• Self-starter and able to work independently

Strong adaptability and flexibility to a changing environment

Highly safety-conscious

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Schedule

• Monday – Thursday: 2 pm – 10 pm, Friday: 2 pm – 10 pm or 6 pm – 6 am (this day gets rotated)and Saturday: 6 pm – 6 am

The statements made in any and all of the position postings are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, focused on the employment and advancement of all applicants and colleagues for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Stahlbush Island Farms is an equal opportunity employer, program auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.