Biogas Plant Technician: Safe, Skilled, Impact

Vanguard Renewables; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, Massachusetts, is seeking a Biogas Technician to operate and maintain an anaerobic digester and related equipment at our facilities. You will monitor gas production, temperatures, pressures, and equipment conditions to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will coordinate with contractors, support preventative maintenance, and train Biogas Operators to foster self-sufficient plant operations while upholding safety

Qualifications

• Valid driver''s license required.
• Regularly lift/move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Maintenance/operating experience in industrial or gas processing preferred.
• Experience or training in safety procedures/practices.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues onsite.
• Proficient with Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety program and oversees contractor safety to ensure safe work.
• Supports plant safety and contributes to incident investigations.
• Promotes an accident/incident free workplace.
• General mechanical duties including valve work and motor replacement.
• Oversees 3rd party contractor service per contracts and assists with maintenance.
• Monitors gas production and concentrations (O2, H2S).
• Records operating data daily and checks for anomalies.
• Operates pumps, blowers and related equipment per policy.
• Participates in housekeeping and material handling safety.
• Executes preventative maintenance planning and writing work orders.
• Trains Biogas Operators on maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Industrial/gas processing experience

Safety procedures

Read/write English

Read drawings (mechanical/electrical)

Troubleshooting

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Tools

Multimeters

Job description

Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, Massachusetts, is seeking a Biogas Technician to operate and maintain an anaerobic digester and related equipment at our facilities. You will monitor gas production, temperatures, pressures, and equipment conditions to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will coordinate with contractors, support preventative maintenance, and train Biogas Operators to foster self-sufficient plant operations while upholding safety