Plant Operator

Montauk Renewables; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Retirement 401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Montauk Renewables is seeking a Facility Operator to support daily digester gas processing and RNG facility operations. You will maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and monitor systems to ensure safe and efficient production.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols, hands-on troubleshooting, and coordination with subcontractors and Bettencourt personnel to sustain continuous operations. A strong mechanical/electrical background and H2S awareness are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ equipment operations experience using mechanical, electrical, instrument or control system skills.
• High School or GED; technical training school.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel.
• Strong verbal, written, computer communication and organization skills.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment.
• Valid Drivers’ License issued by state of residence and in good standing.
• Flexibility for ‘on call’ support or varied schedule needs.
• Willing to respond to callouts, work weekends and holidays when needed, and overtime as required.
• Able to work in an H2S environment.
• Able to problem solve on a number of different levels and determine the correct resources necessary to resolve the issue.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily operation and maintenance activities of a digester gas processing facility and RNG facility.
• Strives to achieve high standards of safety and environmental integrity while maintaining maximum processing production.
• Perform all aspects of a facility operator in a safe manner to avoid injuries.
• Responsible for daily operations, maintenance, and repair of equipment, including logs and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Perform and assist with inspection and overhaul activities.
• Perform equipment inspection, maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and diagnoses of plant equipment and systems.
• Oversee subcontractors in the performance of equipment service work and overhaul activities.
• Work with Bettencourt personnel to assure smooth operations in delivering manure to Montauk facility.
• Regularly monitor facility operating conditions for 24/7 seamless operations.
• Respond to alarms and callouts while on shift to insure continuous operations.

Skills

Equipment operations

PLC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Team communication

On-call readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical training

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Company Summary:

This is an opportune time to join a fast-growing company which is an industry leader in the renewable energy space. Montauk is a fully integrated renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery, and conversion of landfill methane into renewable electric power and renewable natural gas. Montauk’s corporate office is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a regional office in Houston, Texas. Montauk operates as a subsidiary of Montauk Holdings Limited, a publicly traded holding company listed on the NASDAQ.

Job Description:

Participates in the daily operation and maintenance activities of a digester gas processing facility and RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) facility as directed by the Facility Manager. Strives to achieve high standards of safety and environmental integrity while maintaining maximum processing production.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Perform all aspects of a facility operator in a safe manner to avoid any injuries to yourself as well as those working at the facility.
• Responsible for daily operations, maintenance, and repair of equipment, including daily logs, preventive maintenance tasks, and reporting requirements.
• Perform and assist with inspection and overhaul activities.
• Perform equipment inspection, maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and diagnoses of plant equipment and systems.
• Oversee (and to the extent necessary participate with) subcontractors in the performance of equipment service work, and in overhaul activities as required.
• Work in partnership with the Bettencourt personnel to assure smooth operations in the delivery of manure to Montauk facility.
• Regularly monitor facility operating conditions to allow seamless operations 24/7.
• Respond to alarms and callouts while on shift to insure continuous facility operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years’ equipment operations experience using mechanical, electrical, instrument or control system skills.
• High School or GED; technical training school.

• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel.
• Strong verbal, written, computer communication and organization skills.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment.
• Valid Drivers’ License issued by state of residence and in good standing.
• Flexibility for ‘on call’ support or varied schedule needs.
• Willing to respond to callouts, work weekends and holidays when needed, and overtime as required.
• Able to work in an H2S environment.
• Able to problem solve on a number of different levels and determine the correct resources necessary to resolve the issue.

Skills Desired:

• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities.
• Dairy digester facilities equipment and operations.
• Fork lift training.

Physical Demands:

• Occasional lifting (up to 50#) or moving heavy materials.
• Ability to use a variety of tools.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Ability to wear an SCBA during certain tasks.

Benefits:

• Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Long term and short term disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement 401K
• Pay is commensurate with qualifications.

Montauk Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. We are a drug free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use