Job Description

Gas Plant Operator

The Gas Plant Operator is required to operate and maintain facilities. The Gas Plant Operator will perform day-to-day activities to sustain plant up-time and product quality specifications requirements. This position ensures plant manufacturing processing and compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) and local government related compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, adjust, repair, and upgrade equipment to maximize gas production in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
• Execute proper startup and shutdown procedures for production systems, maintaining compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with the team to optimize production processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Conduct routine checks and tests to ensure the quality of manure and product gas meet specified standards. Troubleshoot and address issues affecting product quality promptly.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks on plant equipment, including troubleshooting and coordinating repairs to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, promoting a culture of safety among team members.
• Maintain accurate records of plant operations, including production data, equipment status, and maintenance activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications or relevant coursework is a plus.
• Proven experience in operating and maintaining industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of Renewable Natural Gas production processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures in an industrial setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Requires operation of heavy equipment.
• Requires employee to stand for up to 80% of the time.
• Requires employees to climb ladders or stairs to inspect and repair equipment.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 80 - 95 pounds.
• High noise environment (>85dbA) will occur with ear protection.
• This position requires working in outdoor environment consisting of wet, and/or humid conditions as well as extreme heat and extreme cold.
• Requires employees to climb heights of at least 10 feet moving and maintaining self in different positions—stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and small spaces.
• Must wear all required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing, hard hats, face shields, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and H2S monitor.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Behavioral Competencies

• Must have attention to detail.
• Possess effective communication skills.
• Able to follow proper protocol for incident reporting and emergency situations.
• Good moral character and team player attitude.
• Must be safety conscious.
• Dedication & commitment to team focus common goals.
• Able to be flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing needs of clients and industry.
• Able to withstand the mental and physical stress brought in by the element of outdoor work environment.
• Fosters a positive working relationship with co-workers, customers, clients and management.
• Maintain an "above approach" lifestyle that reflects the company's values, integrity, and work ethic.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Must pass pre-employment drug tests and maintain client required random drug tests.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record to be cleared to operate motor vehicles.
• Must pass a background investigation

EEO Statement

One X provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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