Job description
Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and Oklahoma 2022.
Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.
We have an exciting opportunity open for an RNG Operations Technician based in Clinton, ME.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary responsibilities of the RNG Operations Technician consist of a full range of duties associated with the operations and maintenance of the facilities (Clinton and surrounding farms)
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Oversight of work performed by third-party vendors
- Safely operating company vehicles
- Perform site and environmental walk arounds daily
- To skillfully perform the above listed duties a Technician I must:
- Use and care for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) including SCBA (respirator) use under emergency situations
- Achieve Operations Qualification (OQ) certification to company standards, passing required written tests and field evaluations
- Maintain OQ certifications (continuing education) to company standards
Conduct day-to-day operations and maintenance of the plant, which will involve working with mechanical and electrical equipment.- Maintenance of digesters (mixers, pumps, etc.), compressors, gas purification systems and pipelines
- Must understand ANSI pressure classes
- Diagnosing and correcting adverse digester and plant conditions and malfunctions
- Respond to alarm conditions, troubleshoot and repair systems to restore operational capacity
- Adhere to company and project specific health and safety requirements, participate in monthly safety audits and inspections
- Maintain administrative records including logbook, filing system for drawings, instruction books and manuals, spare parts inventory and records
- Support, assist and direct the work of contractors on-site
- Routinely operate a motor vehicle and/or off-road vehicle on undeveloped terrain
- Will periodically travel to other Summit RNG facilities as needed
- Be willing, able, and qualified to serve on the On-call assignment rotation as soon as possible following hire date
- Accurately complete all necessary paperwork –Compliance Forms and Documents
- Estimate time, materials and equipment required for assigned jobs; maintain records of work performed and parts used; keep accurate records of any monetary transactions involving the company credit card or customer transactions
- Perform general clean up at job sites and observe and implement proper safety practices
- Follow good health and safety principles and practices, and maintain a business-like appearance including wearing company provided clothing is essential to providing the proper company image
- Must become familiar with the O&M Manual for the facility, and all lock-out/tag out procedures
- Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions and recommend sound alternatives
- Ability to work overtime including call outs outside of normal business hours, weekends and holidays
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications
- A technical degree in an electrical or mechanical field is preferable, or equivalent work experience with electrical and mechanical systems
- Familiar with gas compression and/or gas transportation
- Conduct day-to-day operations and maintenance of the plant, which will involve working with mechanical and electrical equipment
- Maintenance of digesters (mixers, pumps, etc.), compressors, gas purification systems and pipelines Diagnosing and correcting adverse digester and plant conditions and malfunctions
- Respond to alarm conditions, troubleshoot and repair systems to restore operational capacity
- Adhere to company and project specific health and safety requirements, participate in monthly safety audits and inspections
- Maintain administrative records including logbook, filing system for drawings, instruction books and manuals, spare parts inventory and records
- Support, assist and direct the work of contractors on-site
- Routinely operate a motor vehicle and/or off-road vehicle on undeveloped terrain
- Will periodically travel to other dairy farms in the area as needed
- Recognize an AOC at Company Facilities and make corrections and/or contact the District Manager or senior technician for further instruction
- Other important duties include:
- Ensure that the district’s shop is maintained to the highest standard
- Provide continuous care of district Company vehicles
- Perform other duties as assigned by the District Manager or other Senior Technicians
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- High School or GED preferred
- Mechanically inclined and have experience with pumps, mixers, and piping
- Necessary Operator Qualifications (OQ’s) to perform DOT pipeline covered tasks on a natural gas operating system are required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude required
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrument control systems including equipment such as motors, blowers, controls and pumps
- Effective interpersonal skills needed to ensure excellent customer service
- Strong time management practices required to multi-task several projects
- Good verbal and written communication skills required for dealing with internal departments, customers, vendors and completing all required paperwork
- Demonstrated strong work ethic
- Desire to show initiative to pursue opportunities to support whatever is needed to ensure the successful achievement of the district office’s goals
- Willingness to work with others to achieve departmental goals
- Must know and understand the importance of learning and practicing safety principles
Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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