Plant Operator -Snover, MI

Joseph Jingoli & Son, Inc.; Snover (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jingoli Power, LLC in Snover, MI is seeking a Dairy RNG Plant Operator to monitor and maintain anaerobic digesters and gas upgrading equipment, ensuring system performance and safety on site.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC systems, performing preventative maintenance, recording process data, and coordinating with farm staff. On-call rotations and ability to work in varied weather are required.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years in industrial operations, power generation, oil/gas, or gas processing.
• Knowledge of gas flow, instrumentation, PLC systems, and mechanical repair.
• Ability to work on-call rotations and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust anaerobic digesters and gas processing equipment to maintain output.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance and follow SOPs.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems and rectify equipment malfunctions.
• Record operational data and analyze to optimize performance.
• Maintain site cleanliness and coordinate with farm staff.

Skills

Gas flow knowledge

Instrumentation (4-20mA)

PLC systems

Mechanical repair

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is in Snover, MI

SUMMARY

A Dairy RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) Plant Operator operates and maintains systems that convert dairy manure into pipeline-quality gas. Responsibilities include monitoring anaerobic digesters and gas upgrading equipment, performing preventative maintenance on compressors/pumps, conducting site safety checks, and troubleshooting PLC systems to maximize production, often requiring on-call availability.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operations: Monitor and adjust dairy-based anaerobic digesters and gas processing equipment (e.g., membranes, compressors) to maintain optimal gas flow and quality.
• Maintenance: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure the plant complies with environmental regulations, safety protocols, and SOPs, including handling potential H2S hazards.
• Troubleshooting: Respond to plant alarms, troubleshoot PLC systems, and rectify equipment malfunctions (e.g., pumps, generators, sensors).
• Data Management: Record and analyze operational data, such as pressure, temperature, and gas composition, to optimize performance.
• Site Management: Maintain site cleanliness, including managing manure feedstock systems and interacting with farm staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: 1-5 years in industrial operations, power generation, oil/gas, or high-pressure gas processing.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of gas flow, instrumentation (4-20mA signals), PLC systems, and mechanical repair skills.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work in varied weather conditions, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requirements: A valid driver's license, ability to work on-call rotations, and occasionally weekends or holidays.

Work Environment

• Positions are located at industrial sites on or near dairy farms, involving proximity to manure lagoons, heavy equipment, and associated odors.
• Often involves high-pressure, hazardous gases, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.

Compensation- $37/hr - $42/hr

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