Lead Operator/Ops Tech - Prairie View RNG

Primary purpose:

- Monitor and control process components such as pumps, compressors, rotating equipment, flare, vessels, tanks, blowers, natural gas compression equipment; electrical systems; utilities systems (air, nitrogen, water sump pumps); fire protection, and hazard detection systems; and security systems at an RNG gas processing facility. Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps and other equipment to maintain designated operating parameters. Support management, O&M supervisors, and engineering in improving equipment reliability and efficiency at KM sites.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

- Assist in the planning and performance of maintenance and repairs on compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls, and related equipment.

- Support the RNG Operator for system start ups (day and night), if necessary

- Perform visual and routine inspections of the RNG systems

- Troubleshoot and assist Engineering and Operations with root cause analysis of rotating and fixed equipment, including piping/mechanical/auxiliary systems.

- Provide hands-on support to resolve maintenance-related field problems as they occur.

- Provide start-up assistance and performance verification of new installations.

- Provide written reports documenting the findings and recommended corrective actions of all tests and inspections.

- Monitor SCADA data and trends to prioritize inspections, assist in Root Cause Analysis, and support recommended corrective actions.

- Assist the Maintenance team with the development, implementation, and periodic review of preventative/predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned shutdowns and improve overall equipment availability.

- Interact with a variety of clients and customer areas, including management, operations and maintenance supervisors, engineering to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

- Facilitates on-the-job training for new Operators and existing Operators as needed.

- Assist in the planning and performance of maintenance and repairs on compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls, and related equipment.

- Ensure the cost-effective and efficient performance of all gas and liquid processing units and associated equipment.

- Monitor quality of product to ensure meeting specifications and takes appropriate actions when out of specification product is identified.

- Notify personnel as appropriate of the status of system operations.

- Regular and predictable attendance.

- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

- High School diploma/GED or equivalent.

Experience / specific knowledge:

- Two years of experience with rotating and fixed equipment inspection, maintenance, or operation.

- Knowledge of compressor, pump, and general processing plant operations.

- Knowledge of gas and liquid processing theories and fundamentals

- Experience or familiarity analyzing, adjusting and making minor repairs on compressors, pumps and other associated equipment.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

- Must possess a valid driver’s license, and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly and detail drawings, isometric drawings, plan and elevation drawings, P&IDs, and Bills of Material (BOMs).

- Experience with MS Office suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

- Strong mechanical aptitude.

- Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing, using appropriate business grammar

- Ability to deliver training in group and one-on-one situations

- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).

Physical demands:

- Physical ability to lift as much as 50lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb ladders.

- Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included. • Physical ability to climb stairs above 100 feet and work from elevated platforms.

- Ability to perform daily route collection around operating compressors and equipment.

Working conditions:

- Must be able and willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and must work overtime as required and be reasonably available to respond to and report to work in call-in situations.

- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Supervisory responsibility:

- None.

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

- Reciprocating compressor inspection, troubleshooting, operation, or maintenance experience.

- Knowledge of Company policies, procedures and practices as well as regulatory requirements.

- Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high/low pressure systems

- Experience with PLC and microprocessor-based control systems such as Allen Bradley, Modicon, and Siemens.

- SCADA/Historian data acquisition and analysis experience.

Other responsibilities:

- Position requires overtime, and response to after-hours and weekend call-outs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.15 - $47.26 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- On-the-job training

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person