Plant Manager

2 weeks ago


Benson, United States AMP Americas Full time
About Amp Americas
Founded in 2011, Amp Americas builds, manages, operates and maintains RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable transportation fuel and power. The vertically-integrated company leverages over a decade of unique expertise and specialized experience in carbon-negative fuel development, operations, services and marketing to deliver comprehensive, turn-key solutions that address greenhouse gas emissions and seek to improve air, land and water quality. Visit ampamericas.com.

Position Summary
The RNG Plant Manager will provide on-site operations and technical management for a renewable natural gas plant. You will report to the Director of RNG Service Delivery and be responsible for all operations and personnel at the plant. You will also assist with the final stages of biogas plant construction and startup as well as commission and safely operate equipment for all production processes performed at the biogas facility. Additional responsibilities will include coordinating and enforcing plant safety protocols and production rules and regulations. You will also monitor, document, and troubleshoot biogas operation per established procedures. As the Plant Manager, you will train and supervise technicians on plant operations and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operations of the plant to ensure that all production, financial, and safety goals are met
  • Coordinate with the construction team to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. This will include interfacing with utilities, local municipalities, regulatory agencies, etc.
  • Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending 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 and standards, etc.
  • Review and help develop change order requests to deliver a high-quality project
  • Commission, test, and operate plant post-construction to ensure plant passes Operation Acceptance Tests (OATs)
  • Learn, understand, and comply with all plant safety always 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 thoroughly understand the 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
  • Participate in hiring, promoting, training, and developing direct reports
  • Assign and review the work of direct reports
  • Assign job tasks to plant operators including but not limited to quality checks, plant performance, troubleshooting, general operations, and problem-solving
  • 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 the optimization of plant through-put
  • Keep up-to-the-minute records of activities, shutdowns, abnormal operations, troubleshooting, and problem areas
  • Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
  • Interpret company policies to plant operators and enforce safety regulations
  • React quickly to problem situations and directions given by management
  • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by management and Direct Reports
Required Skills / Abilities / Qualifications
  • Associate degree, vocational technical diploma, or equivalent technical experience (required)
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred
  • 10 years of experience working in a process production environment or natural gas industry with understanding of process flow
  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Use of basic handheld instruments and basic computer skills for navigating spreadsheets and entering production data is highly desirable
  • Experience in the use of CMMS systems is required, (Fiix) proficiency is preferred
  • Gas Compression experience: 10+ years
  • Manufacturing and operations: 5+ year
  • Must be able to work both independently and as a team member
  • Ability to multi-task effectively
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
  • Able to use basic handheld instruments
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Able to climb fixed and movable ladders up to 35 feet high
  • Ability to use basic hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, electric drills, impact wrenches, shovels, brooms, etc.)
  • Able to perform basic maintenance duties proficiently (replace/repair wear parts in machinery, adjust equipment, open/close tanks, and heat exchangers, etc.)
  • Comfortable working 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
  • Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including base salary and performance bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
  • Opportunity to build upon your career in a leadership role at a company on the cutting edge of the RNG industry


Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice. Amp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity.
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