Plant Technician 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars Darlington, WI 53530 Plant Technician Position Summary The position of Plant Technician includes operation, preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and responding to outages at Amp's biogas upgrading plants. This role reports to the Plant Manager. The Plant Technician will provide on-site operations and technical support for a renewable natural gas plant. Reporting directly for the Plant Manager, your responsibilities will include the commissioning and safely operating equipment for all production processes performed at the biogas facility. You will also coordinate and enforce plant safety protocols and production rules and regulations and monitor, document, and troubleshoot biogas operation per established procedures. Key Responsibilities List and oversee daily operations of plant to ensure all production, financial, and safety goals are met Provide technical assistance (i.e., interpret drawings, recommend 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, standards, etc. Commission, test, and operate plant post construction to ensure plant passes Operation Acceptance Tests (OATs) Drive a company vehicle to multiple plant locations and where otherwise instructed by the Plant Manager Learn, understand, and always comply with plant safety 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 completely understand 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 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 optimization of plant through-put Keep up-to-the-minute logs of activities, shutdowns, abnormal operations, troubleshooting, and problem areas Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product Interpret company policies and enforce safety regulations React quickly to problem situations and to directions given by management Willing to work shifts as directed by Plant Manager Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by management Required Skills / Abilities / Qualifications Associate degree, vocational technical diploma, or equivalent technical experience (required) Valid/active driver's license (required) Must be able to work both independently and as a team member Strong multi-tasking skills Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and an ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment Experience working in a process production environment or natural gas industry with the understanding of process flow is highly desirable Certifications in forklift and man-lift operation is preferred Basic computer skills for navigating spreadsheets and entering production data Must be able to work with minimal supervision Experience in (Fiix) work order management system is preferred Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing, operations and handling process equipment is preferred Working conditions & physical requirements Ability to use basic handheld instruments/tools (screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, electric drills, impact wrenches, shovels, brooms, etc.) and lift to 75 lbs. Able to climb fixed and movable ladders up to 35 feet high Able to perform basic maintenance duties proficiently (replace/repair wear parts in machinery, adjust equipment, open/close tanks, and heat exchangers, etc.) Able to work 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 Compensation package commensurate with experience including significant productivity pay and equity for the right candidate Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Paid time off and company holidays About Amp Americas Amp Americas owns and operates one of the largest carbon negative fuels producing portfolios in the U.S. Amp makes ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste at 7 facilities in 3 states processing manure from over 100,000 cows.

Amp operates three business units:

Amp Americas Development, Amp Americas Services, and Amp Americas RNG Marketing. Amp's dairy RNG projects produce 100% renewable natural gas from on-farm anaerobic digester to vehicle fuel projects. Amp Services leverages Amp's expertise in managing, operating, and maintaining dairy RNG projects to provide these services to third parties. Amp RNG Marketing is the company's RNG marketing and risk management business. Amp was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

Day shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person