Amp Americas

Plant Technician

Plant Technician
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LocationDarlington, WI
Job TypeFull time
Salary$52,000-$62,400
On-site
Biomass Electric Power Generation

About This Job


Plant Technician


Position Summary

The position of Plant Technician includes operation, preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and responding to outages at Amp’s biogas upgrading plants. This role reports to the Plant Manager.

The Plant Technician will provide on-site operations and technical support for a renewable natural gas plant. Reporting directly for the Plant Manager, your responsibilities will include the commissioning and safely operating equipment for all production processes performed at the biogas facility. You will also coordinate and enforce plant safety protocols and production rules and regulations and monitor, document, and troubleshoot biogas operation per established procedures.


Key Responsibilities

List and oversee daily operations of plant to ensure all production, financial, and safety goals are met
Provide technical assistance (i.e., interpret drawings, recommend construction methods and equipment, etc.)
Implement and maintain tight quality control issues
Assist the Amp Americas team in developing and implementing project procedures, management tools, standards, etc.
Commission, test, and operate plant post construction to ensure plant passes Operation Acceptance Tests (OATs)
Drive a company vehicle to multiple plant locations and where otherwise instructed by the Plant Manager
Learn, understand, and always comply with plant safety rules and regulations
Hold self and others accountable for safe operations, wear required PPE, and actively participate in regular safety training and testing
Safely operate production equipment and systems for all products manufactured by the Company according to established procedures
Monitor efficiency of production processes via computerized systems and visual inspection of large equipment, that can be extremely hot, heavy, under pressure, and at elevated heights
Learn and completely understand sequence of plant operations, purpose, and implications of control systems, source/destination of piping, and how operations of each impact other areas in the Company
Perform plant inspections including walking through the entire plant on each shift while looking and listening for equipment and process problems
Perform quality control tests and log accurate results according to established procedures
Make extra checks on problem areas and adjust as needed for optimization of plant through-put
Keep up-to-the-minute logs of activities, shutdowns, abnormal operations, troubleshooting, and problem areas
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
Interpret company policies and enforce safety regulations
React quickly to problem situations and to directions given by management
Willing to work shifts as directed by Plant Manager
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by management


Required Skills / Abilities / Qualifications

Associate degree, vocational technical diploma, or equivalent technical experience (required)
Valid/active driver's license (required)
Must be able to work both independently and as a team member
Strong multi-tasking skills
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and an ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment
Experience working in a process production environment or natural gas industry with the understanding of process flow is highly desirable
Certifications in forklift and man-lift operation is preferred
Basic computer skills for navigating spreadsheets and entering production data
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Experience in (Fiix) work order management system is preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, operations and handling process equipment is preferred


Working conditions & physical requirements

Ability to use basic handheld instruments/tools (screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, electric drills, impact wrenches, shovels, brooms, etc.) and lift to 75 lbs.
Able to climb fixed and movable ladders up to 35 feet high
Able to perform basic maintenance duties proficiently (replace/repair wear parts in machinery, adjust equipment, open/close tanks, and heat exchangers, etc.)
Able to work in confined spaces as needed (varies from daily to infrequently) and overhead work (reaching overhead and/or working on elevated equipment, etc.)
Ability to repetitively lift/bend/kneel/walk/climb daily, depending on plant operation issues and work to be done
Willingness to wear and appropriately use all required personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, respirators, fall protection, hard hats, etc.)


What We Offer

Compensation package commensurate with experience including significant productivity pay and equity for the right candidate
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Paid time off and company holidays


About Amp Americas

Amp Americas owns and operates one of the largest carbon negative fuels producing portfolios in the U.S. Amp makes ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste at 7 facilities in 3 states processing manure from over 100,000 cows. Amp operates three business units: Amp Americas Development, Amp Americas Services, and Amp Americas RNG Marketing. Amp’s dairy RNG projects produce 100% renewable natural gas from on-farm anaerobic digester to vehicle fuel projects. Amp Services leverages Amp’s expertise in managing, operating, and maintaining dairy RNG projects to provide these services to third parties. Amp RNG Marketing is the company’s RNG marketing and risk management business. Amp was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour


Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance


Compensation Package:


Bonus opportunities


Schedule:


Day shift


License/Certification:


Driver's License (Required)


Ability to Commute:

Darlington, WI 53530 (Required)


Ability to Relocate:

Darlington, WI 53530: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)


Work Location: In person


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