PLANT OPERATOR

ZipRecruiter; Fostoria (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is looking for a Plant Operator to ensure safe and efficient operations at a renewable natural gas plant. This role involves maintaining communication with plant staff and managing technical tasks and compliance, while offering opportunities for independent work and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with landfill gas to energy or LFG to RNG.
• 1-3 years of experience in chemical or gas processing.
• 1-3 years of experience in landfill operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operations of RNG plant.
• Analyze plant operations data for optimization.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Technical maintenance

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Technical college degree or vocational training

Tools

SCADA/HMI system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

This position’s primary focus will be the safe and reliable operation of a renewable natural gas (RNG) plant. The plant operator will ensure communications are maintained between plant personnel and local landfill staff. They will support plant operations, construction and well field tuning. Responsibilities will include operational tasks such as interfacing with a SCADA/HMI system; performing analytical tests; technical maintenance work to support plant operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safe and reliable operations, maintenance and support activities associated with an RNG plant in a landfill setting.

• Recording, analyzing, and using plant operations data to ensure plant optimization.

• Ensure plant operations are maintained within required safety standards.

• Ensure project compliance with all local, state and federal rules and regulations.

• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, operate and replace necessary equipment, including preventative maintenance.

• Maintain proper instrument calibrations.

• Maintain well field database and associated recording records.

• Sample collection, testing and analysis for process control.

• Ongoing monitoring and adjustment of well field to maintain gas output and quality.

• Support operational staff to identify well field issues in a timely manner.

• Support engineering staff with construction planning and gas collection expansion.

• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with plant and landfill personnel.

• Maintain an appropriate level of plant staffing at all times.

• Ensure timely and professional communications with all plant stakeholders.

• Identify and communicate any adverse plant events to all stakeholders.

• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

1-3 years of experience with landfill gas to energy or LFG to RNG.

• 1-3 years of experience in chemical or gas processing.

• 1-3 years of experience in landfill operation.

• High school diploma or equivalency, technical college degree or vocational training desired.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Appropriate and professional oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including effective management of multiple priorities, strong organizational skills, maintenance of business relationships, and team building.

• Self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment and can operate independently.

• The ability to travel and accommodate an overnight stay (10% travel time).

• Must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license with clean driving record.