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Plant Operator – Renewable Natural Gas
TransTech Group. Operate and maintain a landfill-gas-to-renewable-natural-gas plant and associated equipment safely .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills in plant operations, with experience in maintenance planning and compliance. Proficient in using SCADA and Operational Data Management Systems to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Plant Operations ExperienceMechanical AptitudeSCADA ProficiencyTroubleshooting SkillsCompliance Knowledge
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Process Flow DiagramsElectrical SchematicsPreventative MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisProcess OptimizationKPI ReportingControl-Loop TuningInstrumentation and ControlsGas Testing EquipmentMultimeter Usage
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationSelf-MotivationTeam CollaborationIndependence
Tools & Technologies
SCADAOperational Data Management SystemMicrosoft Office SuiteThermographic EquipmentMeasurement Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Trade School CertificationHigh School DiplomaGEDValid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Renewable EnergyGas ProcessingWaste ManagementEnvironmental Air Quality ControlDepartment of Transportation Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Operate and maintain a landfill-gas-to-renewable-natural-gas plant and associated equipment safely
- Perform housekeeping, weeding, site maintenance, minor fabrication, maintenance, and repairs
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
- Use SCADA for predictive and proactive operations and maintenance
- Maintain major and ancillary equipment, including gas analyzers, compressors, pumps, filters, flares, gas treatment equipment, and site vehicles
- Use the Operational Data Management System to record events, operational data, and daily walk-around readings
- Assist with plant compliance, record keeping, inspections, permits, compliance equipment, and inspector meetings
- Respond to plant callouts, typically within 2 hours
- Assist with training coworkers and temporary operators
- Travel to other plants for operational support, coverage, or training
- Follow and help develop Standard Operating Procedures
- Maximize plant efficiencies
- Report to the Director of RNG Operations and work closely with the Plant Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- 1–5 years of plant operations and 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, including 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, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently, self-motivate, and communicate effectively with customers and ESI team members
- Ability to work required 12-hour rotating shifts
- Ability to safely climb on and off ladders and large equipment
- Ability to safely lift and maneuver heavy objects, including materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance from a team member
- Compliance with Department of Transportation regulations and mandatory drug and alcohol testing requirements
- Valid driver’s license for state of residence and eligibility for coverage under ESI’s corporate driver’s insurance policy
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 15%
- Preferred: experience in renewable energy, gas processing, chemical, power, waste management, or environmental air quality control systems
- Preferred: instrumentation and controls experience, including PLC, VFD, and electrical systems
- Preferred: renewable natural gas experience
- Preferred: formal training in Root Cause Analysis methodology
- Ideal: experience with process optimization, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, process metrics, KPI reporting, and control-loop tuning
Benefits
Comp & perks- Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
- 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
- Dental and vision insurance
- Optional accident and critical illness insurance
- HSA and FSA accounts
- Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more
- Discounts on gyms, shopping, and entertainment
- Health benefits beginning the first of the month after 30 days
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave