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Lead Plant Technician
Summary
Title:Lead Plant Technician
ID:1054
Location:Duplin County (Magnolia), North Carolina
Department:Operations
Description
Job Title: Lead Plant Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Company Statement:

Montauk Renewables, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTK) is a renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery, and conversion of biogas into RNG. The Company captures methane, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere, and converts it into either RNG or electrical power for the electrical grid (“Renewable Electricity”). The Company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has more than 30 years of experience in the development, operation, and management of landfill methane-fueled renewable energy projects. The Company has current operations at 15 operating projects located in California, Idaho, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Texas. The Company sells RNG and Renewable Electricity, taking advantage of Environmental Attribute premiums available under federal and state policies that incentivize their use.
Summary of Duties: Major duties involve the operation and maintenance of a Biomass processing plant and associated environmental control devices to convert biomass into pipeline quality gas and biodiesel.

Standard Requirements:

• High School or GED diploma
• 5-10 years’ relevant experience
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Valid Drivers’ License issued by state of residence and in good standing
• Required to exert physical effort in handling object(s) less than or equal to 50 pounds
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain
• Ability to work at elevated positions • Ability to be flexible for “on call” support and varied schedule needs
• Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment
• Ability to perform all assignments and tasks in a safe and environmental responsible manner.
• Willingness to perform tasks outside “technical” scope (e.g., Housekeeping, landscaping, painting, etc.)

Skills desired:

• Demonstrate mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities • Related college or technical school training
• Plant operations/Human Machine Interface (HMI) experience preferred
• Operation and Maintenance Experience with high pressure systems, blowers, pumps, compressors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment preferred.
• Understand the proper operational values for all equipment and report when readings fall outside of normal operational parameters.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks, under the direction of the site manager, on operating equipment and ancillary support equipment.
• Capable of properly applying lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) on all facility operating equipment.
• Self-Directed. Able to work with no supervision and supervise the work of others
• Ability to train lower tiered staff on plant operation skills and abilities.
• Direct work of other plant personnel in the absence of the Plant Manager. • Oversee (and to the extent necessary to participate with) subcontractors performing projects and maintenance activities on plant facilities
• Ability to interpret data from equipment to understand trending of performance and issues. (i.e. equipment failure, predictive maintenance, etc.)
• Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting using a multi-meter or other electrical test equipment. o Ability to test voltage systems at 480v and below to ensure proper voltage on different phases.
o Arc Flash trained as a qualified employee
o Ability to read wiring diagrams and equipment schematics
o Knowledge of PLC and electrical components in instrumentation and control systems
o ​​​​​Understand the differences between analog and digital control systems
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of LFG compression systems, including blowers, screw compressors, and reciprocating compressors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of water pumps, including diaphragm and centrifugal.
• Demonstrate knowledge of valve operation including actuators and positioners
• Ability to interpret plant instrumentation readings and predict operational problems/issues.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting using a multi-meter o Test fuse o Test for basic power, 120V and below o Ability to follow direction and assist with low voltage (50v or less) troubleshooting with remote support. o ARC Flash trained as a qualified employee
• Perform basic mechanical preventative maintenance. o Ability to follow work orders to complete maintenance tasks. o Complete all data entry associated with the work order, including communicating the need for re-ordering materials/supplies used in during the task.
• Operate heavy equipment to perform plant activities (fork truck, telehandler, etc.)
• Direct work of other plant personnel in the absence of the Plant Manager

Benefits:

· Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including:
· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
· Flexible spending account
· Paid time off
· Long term and short term disability
· Life Insurance
· Retirement 401K
· Pay is commensurate with qualifications.

 

Montauk Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. We are a drug free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use e-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

 

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