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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 plant efficiency and ensure safety standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Plant Operations ExperienceSCADA ProficiencyTroubleshooting SkillsMaintenance PlanningRenewable Natural Gas Experience
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Hard Skills
Mechanical AptitudeProcess Flow DiagramsElectrical SchematicsPreventative MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisControl-Loop TuningProcess OptimizationKPI ReportingBasic Troubleshooting ToolsGas Testing Equipment
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationSelf-MotivationIndependence
Tools & Technologies
SCADAOperational Data Management SystemMicrosoft Office SuiteMultimetersThermographic Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Trade School CertificationHigh School DiplomaGEDValid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Renewable EnergyGas ProcessingWaste ManagementEnvironmental Air Quality ControlChemical Systems
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 compressors, pumps, filters, flares, gas treatment equipment, analyzers, and vehicles
- Use the Operational Data Management System to record events, operational data, and daily walk-around readings
- Assist with plant compliance, inspections, record keeping, permits, and compliance equipment
- Respond to plant callouts, typically within 2 hours
- Assist with training coworkers and temporary operators
- Travel to other plants for coverage, assistance, or training
- Follow and help develop Standard Operating Procedures
- Maximize plant efficiency
- 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 rotating 12-hour shifts
- Ability to safely climb ladders and large equipment and lift or maneuver objects up to 100 pounds with team-member assistance
- Ability to comply with DOT 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 background, including PLC, VFD, and electrical systems
- Preferred: renewable natural gas experience
- Preferred: formal training in Root Cause Analysis methodology
- Preferred: associate or baccalaureate degree
- Ideal: experience in process optimization, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, process metrics, KPI reporting, maintenance planning, preventative maintenance, 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 for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more
- Discounts on gyms, shopping, and entertainment
- Health benefits effective the first of the month after 30 days
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave