Biogas Technician- Tribune, KS

Seaboard Foods; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaboard Foods is seeking a Biogas Technician to join our RNG operations team in Kansas. You will operate and maintain RNG facilities, perform basic diagnostics, and support safety, quality, and environmental goals in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities include field and control room monitoring, executing maintenance per safety rules, keeping accurate daily reports, and communicating issues for repair of electrical and control systems. Some on-call rotation is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret English-language documents.
• Strong written and oral communication with customers and visitors.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable MVR.
• Preferred: Associate degree or technical diploma; Biology or Chemistry experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a chemical or petrochemical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor RNG facilities from field and control room; identify issues and adjust operations.
• Support QSH&E goals and continuous improvement plans.
• Perform work orders and ensure maintenance per safety rules.
• Maintain daily reports and logs.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on water and effluent systems, air systems, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Maintain compressors, motors, pumps, and valves.
• Diagnose and communicate issues for repair of electrical power and control systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing devices.
• Willing to work a rotating on-call schedule and respond to callouts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma

Biology/Chemistry background preferred

Job description

We have an exciting Biogas Technician opportunity. The Biogas Technician will be required to work in a team environment to accomplish the operations and maintenance objectives identified by Seaboard Foods RNG Management. Focus on basic knowledge and awareness of safety protocols, regulatory standards, and fundamental system operations. Operators at this level are expected to understand the core components and safety regulations of RNG. They are responsible for the safe and proper operation, maintenance, and repairs of the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical equipment.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh ® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor/Operate the RNG facilities from field locations including a control room, identify issues, and make necessary changes to ensure steady operations of the facilities
• Understand and support QSH&E goals and objectives, and on-going improvement plans and activities.
• Perform work orders and ensure all maintenance work is done in accordance with established safety rules.
• Ensure proper record keeping of daily reports.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on fresh water and effluent systems, air systems, heat exchangers, and pumps
• Maintain compressors, motors, pumps, and valves associated with operations.
• Must be able to diagnose and communicate issues for repair electrical power and control systems.
• Use tools ranging from common hand tools and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices
• Must be willing to work a rotating on call schedule
• Must respond to callouts as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned at management’s discretion.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES:

instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret in the English language correspondence, general business reports, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, or reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers and visitors.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable MVR.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree or Technical school diploma or related degree program/field preferred. Biology and/or Chemistry experience preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a chemical or petrochemical environment preferred.
• Previous experience in the gas compression field and/or processing plant environment preferred.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.

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