Operator/Wellfield Technician

ESI; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K Company match 100% of your first

Company match 3% and 50% of next 2%

Employer sponsored life insurance

Group dental and vision insurance

Annual allowance for continuing ed

Job summary

ESI Solutions in Hickory, NC is seeking an Operator/WellField Technician to operate Landfill Gas to RNG facilities and optimize gas collection. This hands-on role requires field maintenance, safety focus, and teamwork with Plant Operators and the RNG Operations team.

You will monitor equipment, diagnose issues, use SCADA and ODMS, and travel to support other plants. A background in plant operations, basic IT skills, DOT compliance, and ability to lift up to 100 pounds are needed.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of plant operations experience.
• Trade school cert, high school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and background.
• Basic Windows computer skills.
• Established troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in maintenance planning and preventative maintenance strategies.
• General MS Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must work independently, self-motivated, and communicate effectively with customers and team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Plant and all equipment in a safe, organized, and presentable manner.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems; remote/onsite support available.
• Learn to maximize SCADA usage for predictive operations and maintenance.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on major and ancillary equipment.
• Use ODMS to track events, data, and daily readings.
• Follow regulations, maintain permits, and liaise with inspectors.
• Respond to plant callouts within 2 hours.
• Assist training of coworkers or temporary Operators.
• Travel to assist other plants or for training.
• Follow SOPs and help develop them.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Windows basics

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Trade school certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operator/Wellfield Technician

Full- Time Hickory, NC, US

Operator/WellField Technician - Renewable Natural Gas

Company Overview

ESI Solutions (ESI), a division of TransTech Energy, provides exceptional technical expertise in engineering and operations for the biogas utilization and management industries. Since 2007, ESI has specialized in design, construction, and operations for biogas projects that collectively produce over one million MWh of renewable electricity and over 50 million gallons of renewable vehicle fuel every year. ESI is built upon the principle of providing our clients with unmatched experience, flexibility, and follow-through.

Job Overview

The Operator/WellField Technician will operate Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas Plant “RNG” facilities to maximize production and optimize landfill gas collection from the gas collection and containment systems (GCCS) in the wellfield. The successful candidate will work closely with Plant Operators and the Field Operations Supervisor to conduct all plant routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs. They will take ownership for plant performance and tackle challenges to help Operations Leadership achieve their goals. This is a hands-on role where a willingness to learn and commitment to safety culture will be crucial. Although this is a great role for an independent, self-motivated individual, you will not be alone! You will have an amazing team at your disposal to help you run problems to ground and actualize solutions.

Reports To

The Operator/WellField Technician reports to the Area Operations Supervisor and/or Director of RNG Operations.

Location

The candidate should take up residence within 50 miles of the Plant, which is located in Newton, NC. Travel may be required to other Plants or Corporate office locations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate and maintain the Plant and all associated equipment in a safe, detailed, organized, and presentable manner. Tasks may include housekeeping, weeding, or site maintenance, minor fabrication and the like.
• Manage, diagnose, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems. Remote and onsite assistance is available for unresolved issues.
• Learn to maximize SCADA utilization for predictive and proactive operations and maintenance.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on all major and ancillary equipment. Balance of plant equipment may include but is not limited to: site vehicles, gas analyzers, air compressors, gas compressors, radiators, air handling equipment, pumps, filters, flares, gas treatment equipment, and other site-specific equipment.
• Use the Operational Data Management System (ODMS) to track and record events, operational data, and daily “walk around” readings.
• Understand, follow, and assist with compliance regulations for the Plant. This may include record keeping, gathering data, performing inspections, keeping permits posted, maintaining compliance equipment, and meeting with inspectors.
• Respond to Plant callouts in a timely and professional manner (typically considered within 2 hours).
• Assist with training of coworkers or temporary Operators at the Plant.
• Travel to assist Operators at other Plants, backup or fill in for another Operator, or for training.
• Use ESI’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) where available. Recommend and assist in further SOP development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 - 5 years of Plant operations and other related experience.
• Trade school certification, high school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and background.
• Basic Windows based computer skills.
• Established troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in maintenance planning and preventative maintenance strategies.
• General working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be able to work independently, self-motivate, and communicate effectively with the customer and ESI team members.
• Must be able to safely climb on and off ladders and large equipment and be capable of safely lifting and maneuvering heavy objects, including materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance from a team member.
• This role will require compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including the following mandatory testing:
  • DOT pre-employment drug test.
  • Random drug and alcohol testing as per DOT regulations.
  • Post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing requirements.
• Valid driver’s license for state of residence and eligibility for coverage under our corporate driver's insurance policy based on DMV history.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in some of or all the following industries: Renewable Energy; Gas Processing; Chemical; Power; Waste Management; Environmental Air Quality Control Systems.
• Instrumentation and Controls background (PLC, VFD, Electrical).
• Associates or Baccalaureate Degree.
• Formal training in Root Cause Analysis methodology.

Employee benefits include the following, although the costs and coverage may change over time and participation may be based on achieving certain minimum number of hours worked:

• Paid time off.
• 401K Company match 100% of your first 3% contribution and 50% of your contributions on the next 2% of salary deferral.
• Employer sponsored life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D.
• Group dental and vision insurance.
• Annual allowance for continuing education.

ESI’s core values include pride of ownership, a limitless desire to learn, and a relentless approach to solving any challenge. A successful ESI employee not only embraces these values but knows when to lean on the team for support and guidance. We acknowledge that our fast-paced and dynamic environment is not for everyone, but if you are looking for independence and new challenges, ESI will be a great fit.

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.