Plant Operator, Lopez Canyon

2 weeks ago

Lake View Terrace, United States OPAL Fuels Full time

**Position Summary**:
The Plant Operator is responsible for the direction of all day-to-day activities in a reciprocating engine landfill gas power generation facility. This position reports to the Area Manager and shares accountability of the day-to-day operations of the site. The goals of this position is to maximize production and minimize downtime with the utmost regard to safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- This position will be responsible for operating, adjusting, and repairing equipment required to maximize gas plant production in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
- Operate and maintain large reciprocating gas engines (Caterpillar 3500 series gensets), gas compressors, and associated auxiliary 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, cylinder head and piston replacements, replacement of drive belts, hoses, pumps, starters, 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 oil from accumulating on the unit skids, floors, and soil around the plant. Keep debris, weeds, and shrubs cleaned from the plant yard and perimeter fence. Keep equipment 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 operator to contact the Area 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to travel 10% - 15% as needed.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- Skilled in recordkeeping and logging.
- General troubleshooting abilities.
- Must be able to read and write well.
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
- Must possess good mechanical skills.
- Basic electrical knowledge is required.
- Must be self-motivated and perform most tasks with little or no supervision.
- Working knowledge of pressure, vacuum, and flow.
- Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors.
- Heavy equipment operations experience is preferred (compressors or diesel/large reciprocating engines).
- Caterpillar 3600 series engine or related experience is preferred.
- Experience in welding is helpful.
- Must have a current and valid driver's license, without any restrictions.

**Work Hours**:

- Monday - Friday; 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
- On call every other week, Monday to Monday 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM; overtime; weekend availability.
- Travel 10-15%.

**Physical Requirements**:
The physical demands described are representative of those required 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 (10-50 lbs.), 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.

Pay: $33.00 - $39.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

- Are you authorized to work in the United States, without sponsorship?
- Do you have a valid driver's license, without any restrictions?

**Experience**:

- troubleshooting: 3 years (preferred)
- mechanical: 5 years (preferred)
- Electrical systems: 5 years (preferred)
- equipment operations (gas turbine & gas compressor O&M): 5 years (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Lake View Terrace, CA 91342: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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