Operator

EDL; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

EDL operates and maintains a gas-fueled power plant with multiple spark-ignition engines and ancillary equipment. The role emphasizes fault-finding, preventive maintenance and accurate reporting of equipment condition.

The candidate will engage in routine inspections, operate process instrumentation, and ensure health and safety guidelines are followed. On-call duties require staying within 45 minutes of the plant and occasional travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience required.
• Current driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and on-call hours.
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Experience with gas and/or diesel reciprocating engines.
• Experience with Caterpillar engines is preferred.
• Experience with LFG power generation systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on electrical & mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain gas-fueled power plant equipment and related auxiliaries.
• Adhere to workplace, federal, state and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Inspect and maintain engines, generators, pumps, chillers, valves and related equipment.
• Inspect gas processing equipment: compressors, dehydration skids, filters and control valves.
• Document and report equipment maintenance and condition.
• Perform fault-finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Process control

Data reporting

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Instrumentation systems

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Operation and Maintenance of gas fueled power plant, consisting of multiple spark ignition reciprocating engines as well as all associated auxiliary equipment.
• Comply with all workplace, federal, state and OSHA safety guidelines and obligations.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance of fixed plant equipment, including engines, generators and other auxiliary equipment such as pumps, chillers, valves etc.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance of gas processing equipment, including compressors, aftercoolers, filtration vessels, dehydration skids, and the associated controls, gages and valves that support their operation.
• Administrative duties including documenting and reporting equipment maintenance, operation and condition.
• Perform fault-finding, repairs and reporting of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Operation of advanced instrumentation and process control systems.
• Available for on-call duties remaining within 45 minutes of the power station during these hours.
• Carry out routine housekeeping duties.
• Actively ensure own health and safety and the health and safety of others through understanding and implementing workplace health and safety obligations.
• Support and comply with Company policies and procedures as advised and documented in the Company's employment policies as amended from time to time and as directed by Managers/Supervisors.
• In addition to the duties set out above, the Operator may be expected to perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the Company.

Person Specification

• Ability to work autonomously and self-motivate in a multi-skilled work environment.
• Ability to cooperate and effectively communicate with co-workers and contractors, sometimes during high stress situations.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Analytical and trouble shooting skills in either mechanical or electrical systems.
• Ability to read, write, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to see adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, squat, crawl, climb, stoop, walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to occasionally travel by automobile and/or airline for extended periods of time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and on-call hours.
• Maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience and/or suitable background.
• Basic computer operation including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to collect and interpret data and write clear, accurate reports and specifications.
• Experience with Gas and or Diesel reciprocating engines.
• Experience with Caterpillar reciprocating engines.
• Experience with LFG Power Generation Systems.
• Experience with LFG extraction and use systems and equipment.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and overhaul mechanical & electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with the operation of instrumentation and process control equipment and systems.
• Proficient in using computers, instrumentation, metering and/or monitoring equipment to measure, record and adjust within operating parameters.
• Basic electrical skills with the ability to fault find and carry out preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, such as PLC's, Generators, High Voltage and or Control systems
• Basic mechanical skills with the ability to fault find and carry out preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including engines, compressors, pumps and valves.

EDL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.