Renewable Energy Engine Plant Technician ($2,000 Sign OnBonus)

I. Job Summary

Manage the Landfill Gas to Energy

Facility to maximize production, while ensuring safe work

practices, environmental compliance, timely maintenance, compliance

with contracts, and coordination with the landfill management and

operations. This role acts as a plant owner, and is available

whenever necessary to meet the objectives of the role and the needs

of the facility.

II.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be

able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor

duties may be assigned.

By thorough evaluation of

operational data, be responsible for planning a proper course of

action and have complete ownership for managing production capacity

in efforts to reduce plant operating expenses while limiting

equipment downtime without impairment. Inspects ongoing activities

for safety and environmental compliance, and for adherence to

Standard Operating Procedures. Reports and develops recommendations

for corrective actions in any instances of reoccurring shutdowns or

equipment de-rating in order to notify WMRE operations managers

whether further analysis is necessary.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with all

operational requirements of the air permit, which may include CYCLE

task tracking, documentation of compliance with standard operating

procedures, performing emissions tests, and adjusting equipment to

meet emissions limits. Represents WMRE during third party testing

and regulatory inspections.

Secures, manages,

and coordinates all 3rd party vendors for scheduled plant

maintenance, unscheduled down time, compliance, and well-field

issues. Regularly communicates this with the Market Area Gas

Operations Manager (MAGOM) and / or WMRE Operations Manager.

Manages various relationships with power / gas

purchasers as a first point of contact, with respect to facility

operations and compliance with scheduling requirements. Complies

with power purchase agreements, gas sales agreements, interconnect

agreements, or other contracts.

Inspects plant

machinery and equipment. Repairs, maintains, and services all

equipment in accordance with the facility Standard Operating

Procedures, equipment maintenance manuals, and WMRE policies and

training. Must also be knowledgeable to handle non-routine repairs

or issues that may arise and require sound, immediate judgment

without direct supervision.

Implements WM and

WMRE safety policies and practices for all work activities, and

ensures these practices are followed by other WM staff, vendors,

contractors, and visitors entering the facility.

Completes all mandatory training activities for

both safety and operational training as assigned by supervisor.

Procures plant supplies and replacement

equipment in an efficient manner by identifying needs in advance,

managing vendors, and working within WMRE guidelines as well as

being responsible for the annual budget.

Promptly responds to call-outs of plant

shutdowns during non-business hours to identify the cause of the

shutdown and rectify / diagnose through appropriate repairs or

adjustments to return the plant to operation while consulting with

WMRE operations managers (as needed). This role is given discretion

to judge the situation and respond accordingly without management

intervention, until needed.

Identifies backup

staff in coordination with the WMRE regional manager, and assigns

call-out schedules to ensure that there is at least one plant

manager available 24 / 7 / 365 for plant shutdowns and emergencies. For

self and backup, adjusts daily or weekly on-site presence at plant

during business hours to reflect time spent for call-outs, with

consideration that all other daily and monthly duties must be

completed on a timely basis.

Maintains the

facility spare inventory and provides a written inventory count

twice annually.

Schedules and conducts plant

tours as requested to support good community relations. Represent

WMRE as the on-site technical expert on production of renewable

energy from landfill gas. Participates actively in developing and

implementing ongoing public relations between the plant and

community to ensure favorable outlook of the facility from both

customer and community.

Participates in public

forums to support business development and community education.

Ensures the potential for use of the facility as a marketing

platform and supervises such activities. Maintains effective

relationships with key political and community decision makers in

the region.

Completes special assignments / tasks

as required by WMRE Operations Manager, Market Area Gas Operations

Manager, or Landfill District Manager.

III. Supervisory

Responsibilities

This

job has no supervisory duties.

IV.

Qualifications

The

requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications

necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education : High School

Diploma or GED (accredited)

Experience : 5

years of relevant work experience diagnosing and repairing internal

combustion engines and cooling systems.

B. Certificates, Licenses,

Registrations or Other Requirements

Must have valid drivers

license

C. Other

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Fundamental knowledge of computer data

entry and interpretation.

Must be able to

successfully manage fiduciary responsibilities.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 lbs.

Must be able to travel up to 15% with overnight

stays.

Must be able to diagnose and repair DC

circuits 12 / 24 volts.

Basic knowledge of

120 / 240 / 480 3ph volt AC circuits.

Understand

concepts of 4160 volt circuits

Must be familiar

with basic principles of building maintenance.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding

environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is : shop / power plant

environment.

Please note, this is a salaried position

that is eligible for a form of overtime.

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible

employee receives a competitive total compensation package

including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term

Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on

401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays,

and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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