Plant Operator - Renewable Natural Gas

Raiford, FL

Full Time

Experienced

About OPAL Fuels
OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. OPAL Fuels is also a leader in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy duty trucking and other hard to de-carbonize industrial sectors. For additional information, and to learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s naturally occurring methane and decarbonize the economy, please visit www.opalfuels.com.

Position Summary
We are hiring for a Plant Operator to work in our Operations department. This position reports to a Lead Plant Operator and is located in Raiford Florida. The Plant Operator performs all functions for safely operating a Renewable Natural Gas Facility. This position shares accountability of the day-to-day operations of the site. The goals of this position are to maximize production and minimize downtime with the utmost regard to safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the RNG plant. This involves monitoring plant systems, performing maintenance, and ensuring the final product meets quality standards for pipeline injection.
Safety (reviewing LOTO; reviewing JHA’s; bringing safety concerns to upper management)
Environmental (monthly reporting; monitors composition of LFG to include H2S treatment and media sampling; reviewing compliance procedures and ensuring compliance)
Coordinating maintenance tasks with management and operators
Working with third party vendors to ensure timely and efficient service
Responding to callouts and assisting during outages
Tuning and adjusting the plant to meet production and efficiency needs
Inventory Management and Preventative Maintenance program
This position will be also responsible for operating, adjusting, and repairing equipment required to maximize gas plant production in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
Operate and monitor the blowers, gas pretreatment, chiller, CO2 removal, N2 removal, O2 removal, compression equipment.
Maintain detailed records on production data, equipment operational hours, and service schedules and equipment outages.
Check all operating equipment daily including flow meters, gas chromatographs, fluid levels, pressure and temperature readings, and unusual noises to correct conditions before failure occurs.
Perform all maintenance and repairs on the operating equipment including oil and filter changes, replacement of drive belts, hoses, valve adjustments, replacement of compressor filters, slide valves, couplings and bearings, as necessary. Participate in preventative maintenance outages and overhauls.
Maintain a high level of cleanliness in and around the plant. Keep equipment, plant grounds, and floors looking as presentable as possible.
Keep all on-site parts and supplies stocked and well organized. Maintain plant inventory.
Respond to call outs in a timely manner. Identify and correct the cause of the call out. If the problem cannot be corrected or diagnosed, it is the responsibility of the lead operator to contact the plant manager to get the help required to fix the situation.
Operate the plant with a clear focus on safety. Clean up spills immediately. Make sure all lighting systems are fully functional; no slip or trip hazards are consistently present; and no electrical or mechanical hazards go on for long periods of time without attention. Affirm that all plant visitors, mechanics, and outside contractors are following safe work practices.

Qualifications and Skills

Landfill Gas Experience or Gas Compression and Treatment
Refined and high-level troubleshooting abilities
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, SCADA)
Must possess good mechanical skills
Basic electrical knowledge is preferred
Must be self-motivated and perform most tasks with little or no supervision
Will require ability to troubleshoot and decipher issues through SCADA and Manuals
Working knowledge of pressure, vacuum, and flow
Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors
Heavy equipment operations experience is preferred (gas turbine & gas compressor O&M)
Fabrication and Basic Process Knowledge
Must have a current and valid driver’s license, without any restrictions.

Work Hours and Arrangements
Operators are scheduled 40 -50 hrs. per week based on operational need, plant performance and available staffing. Some examples of plant schedules are 5-8s, 4 -10s, 2 on and 2 off 12s
Operators are required to occasionally work night shifts and weekends and participate in rolling callout schedules that require 24/7 availability during that 7-day period

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires physical effort such as that associated with driving a motorized vehicle, operating an ATV, using hand tools, and typing on a computer. Position requires moderate lifting (10-50lbs), occasional need to walk on irregular surfaces, and occasional stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching. Also requires the use of hands and arms to operate/examine gas meter, flow meters, hand tools, power tools, bridge and jib cranes and test/diagnostic equipment.

Job Type
Full-time

Pay
The range for this role is anticipated to be $30.00 - $35.00 hourly with bonus for eligible positions. Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
401(k) plus Matching Contributions
Tuition Assistance
Referral Bonus
Generous Paid Time Off
Ten Paid Holidays per year

OPAL Fuels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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