Lead Operations Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Grove City
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Position Details:
Title: Lead Operations Technician
Location: Grove City, OH
Shift: Day shift M-F (weekends as needed)
Compensation: $70 - $85K; overtime is available
Benefits:
--- 401(k) & 401(k) matching
--- Dental & vision insurance
--- Employee assistance program & Flexible spending account
--- Health insurance & Health savings account
--- Life insurance
--- Paid time off
--- Tuition reimbursement
Travel: N/A
Position Description:
The Operations Technician operates the landfill gas processing facility. The facility processes the landfill gas by removing the majority of the non-methane components including CO2, water, sulfur, and volatile and non-volatile organic compounds to attain pipeline quality. The RNG Operator will be required to operate and maintain a Landfill gas to High BTU processing facility, which will include Guild gas process, Gas Compressors, CO2 removal system, Thermal-Oxidizers, and H2S removal systems. The operator will also perform intermediate to advanced level Instrument and Control repair, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.

--- Manage the safe operation of the plant during assigned shift in the most efficient and productive method to maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and prescribed safety and environmental standards.
--- Make periodic inspections of plant equipment to determine proper and normal operating conditions. Check and record operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures, and pressures, compare to trends and have the ability to make corrections as needed.
--- Review daily operating reports and other records to ensure specified operating characteristics in control of the plant equipment.
--- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on plant instrumentation and equipment.
--- Operate advanced instrumentation and process control systems.
--- Diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and direct activities to restore normal operation or to shut down malfunctioning unit.
--- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
--- Troubleshoot and repair electrical system wiring from control wiring up to 480 volts. Install, remove, and modify equipment.
--- Maintain all plant equipment and structures in accordance with manufactures and company guidelines.
--- Write routine reports and correspondence.
--- Maintain daily operation logs for shift in accordance with prescribed standards.
--- Assist in planning maintenance and outage activities.
--- Assist in defining, ordering, and procuring all required parts.
--- Perform analytical tests as needed (i.e., PH, Conductivity, methane, H2S, moisture).
--- Implement all safety procedures to included lockout tag out procedures.
--- Perform all aspects of Hazardous waste handling and management in accordance with training. Duties may range from filling of waste containers, proper labeling, movement of containers, completing appropriate paperwork, and signing of Hazardous waste shipping manifest or receiving hazardous products.
Requirements:
--- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
--- Intermediate Electrical, Chemical and Mechanical experience.
--- Previous landfill gas operation experience a plus, minimum of 1-3 years in landfill gas processing, chemical plant operations, industrial gas operations, or power plant operations or equivalent.
--- Understanding of process control systems as applied to landfill gas collection and processing.
--- Technical / Troubleshooting skills with ability to read and understand complex technical manuals and schematics.
--- Understanding a variety of sensors and transducer systems, calibrate, and troubleshoot different types of pressure, level, flow and temperature sensors, understand the complete plant process and how it's affected by the control system, including troubleshooting mechanical systems as required.
--- Ability to read blueprints and follow established procedures with minimal amount of general supervision (i.e., work independently).
--- Ability to recognize colors, able to distinguish between the red and green status indicators on PLC and wire colors.
--- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Previous landfill and or gas processing experience
--- Must possess a valid driver's license, must pass background check, physical, hearing and DOT drug test

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