Job Details

Nature of the Work

To operate, monitor, maintain, and trouble-shoot the biogas facility and its processes. Work involves responsibility for the technical aspects of plant operations, compliance with state regulations. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Lead Operator, subject to review through reports and results achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring and testing
• Perform the installation, maintenance and repair of the physical plant and pump stations and all of their components.
• Assist in the performance of regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment and machinery.
• On call to respond to emergencies and breakdowns at the plant and pump stations.
• Conduct the necessary weekend checks of the treatment plant on a rotating basis.
• Perform all work in conformance to Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations.
• Maintain open communications with the Lead Operator regarding the treatment process and pump stations operation and malfunctions, as well as make recommendations for repairs and improvements to these systems.

  Nature of the Work

  To operate, monitor, maintain, and trouble-shoot the biogas facility and its processes. Work involves responsibility for the technical aspects of plant operations, compliance with state regulations. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Lead Operator, subject to review through reports and results achieved.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring and testing
• Perform the installation, maintenance and repair of the physical plant and pump stations and all of their components.
• Assist in the performance of regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment and machinery.
• On call to respond to emergencies and breakdowns at the plant and pump stations.
• Conduct the necessary weekend checks of the treatment plant on a rotating basis.
• Perform all work in conformance to Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations.
• Maintain open communications with the Lead Operator regarding the treatment process and pump stations operation and malfunctions, as well as make recommendations for repairs and improvements to these systems

Work Requirements

• Be able to perform and document various tests
• Perform daily checks of the biogas process and periodic checks of offsite pump stations.
• Have a working knowledge of the operation
• Have a working knowledge of the machinery used for manure treatment
• Have a thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunction.
• Have a working knowledge of basic machinery preventive maintenance and repair.
• Have the ability to work with independence and to make routine decisions on the operation of the plant processes and equipment during the Lead Operator’s absence.

Training and Experience

Required Hold a high school diploma.