RNG Plant Operator: Hands-On, Safe & High-Impact

Esi solutions; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free HSA health plan

401(k) with match

Dental & vision

Life, disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Gym discounts

Job summary

ENERGYneering Solutions Inc. (ESI) seeks a Plant Operator for the Fostoria, Ohio area to operate and maintain a landfill gas to RNG plant, reporting to the Director of RNG Operations and collaborating with the Plant Manager.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety and teamwork within a three-person plant team. The operator will handle routine and non-routine maintenance, participate in monitoring systems, and travel to other plants as required to support operations and training.

Qualifications

• 1 - 5 years of Plant operations and other related experience.
• Trade school certification, high school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and background.
• Ability to read and understand basic Process Flow Diagrams and Electrical Schematics.
• Ability to use basic troubleshooting tools. i.e. Multimeters, Thermographic, Measurement and Gas Testing Equipment.
• 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.
• 12 hour shifts required, with schedule rotating in accordance with team requirements and scheduling from the Plant Manager.
• 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 may 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Plant operations

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting tools

Windows basics

Preventative maintenance

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Valid driver’s license

Education

Trade school certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Multimeters

Thermographic equipment

Gas testing equipment

ODMS

Gas analyzers

Job description

ENERGYneering Solutions Inc. (ESI) seeks a Plant Operator for the Fostoria, Ohio area to operate and maintain a landfill gas to RNG plant, reporting to the Director of RNG Operations and collaborating with the Plant Manager.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety and teamwork within a three-person plant team. The operator will handle routine and non-routine maintenance, participate in monitoring systems, and travel to other plants as required to support operations and training.