Biomass Power Plant Operations Lead

East Energy Renewables; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Energy Renewables seeks an Assistant Plant Manager to lead biomass-powered generation operations. The role directs plant personnel to meet safety, environmental and production targets, with focus on boiler/turbine operation and maintenance.

The APM will supervise field activities, coordinate maintenance, mentor staff and ensure safe, efficient plant performance while adhering to LOTO and alarm-management practices.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent with 7+ years of biomass plant experience.
• Hands-on operation and maintenance of steam generators and solid fuel boilers.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, manuals and drawings.
• Familiar with alarm management systems and plant safety practices.
• Proficient in DCS and HMI controls; able to monitor alarms and data inputs.
• Willing to work shifts, overtime, nights and weekends.
• Valid driver license and respirator certification ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Communicate plant status clearly with staff and management.
• Input data into plant CMMs (Fix) and Ignition systems.
• Monitor pressures, temperatures and fuel consumption; detect upset conditions.
• Direct junior personnel, train and mentor subordinates.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery and enforce LOTO practices.
• Operate boilers, steam turbines and ancillary equipment via DCS/HMI.
• Maintain daily plant logs and alarm management systems.

Skills

Alarm management

DCS

HMI

Blueprints & schematics

MS Office

Safety procedures

Shift work

Team leadership

Heavy lifting

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

7+ years biomass plant experience

Tools

DCS

HMI

Blueprints

MS Office

Job description

East Energy Renewables seeks an Assistant Plant Manager to lead biomass-powered generation operations. The role directs plant personnel to meet safety, environmental and production targets, with focus on boiler/turbine operation and maintenance.

The APM will supervise field activities, coordinate maintenance, mentor staff and ensure safe, efficient plant performance while adhering to LOTO and alarm-management practices.