Lead Operator

Lead Operator

Company Description:

Anaergia is a global leader in the production of clean energy, fertilizer and recycled water from virtually any waste stream, offering the widest range of maximizing resource recovery solutions for the municipal, industrial, commercial and agricultural markets. Anaergia’s integrated solutions create value for its customers in the forms of renewable energy, quality fertilizers and clean water, while dramatically reducing the cost of waste management. Anaergia delivers integrated solutions globally through established offices in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia and its breakthrough technologies are in use at over a thousand resource recovery facilities worldwide, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while creating new revenue sources for its clients.

Facility Description

The facility converts organic waste streams into renewable electricity, renewable natural gas, and fertilizer products which would otherwise be destined for landfill disposal. The facility will utilize Anaergia’s proprietary organics polishing system, anaerobic digestion, digestate drying, pyrolysis and biogas conditioning to supply renewable natural gas into the pipeline and produce quality fertilizers.

Job Description:

This role reports to the Plant/Project Manager. The Lead Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant and is the in-charge person during the night and weekend hours operations. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills, process plant experience, have knowledge of plant instrumentation, analyzers, pumps, compressors, conveyors, and mechanical screws. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess experience in Anaerobic Digestion and wastewater treatment.

Candidates must successfully pass all training requirements including safety certifications. Candidates with other like industry experience with similar theory or complexity of these type operations may be considered. This may include chemical, oil/gas, utility, or power industry experience.

The ideal candidate will possess the competencies listed below:

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Have the ability and capability to read, write, and comprehend procedures, instructions, shift reports, diagrams such as PFD’s and P+ID’s and equipment O+M manuals. Mechanical aptitude with ability to make minor equipment repairs. Understands and uses process principles, heat transfer, combustion principles, compression, Computers (SCADA, PLC, Monitoring, Historical), operate pumps, compressors, valves, heat exchangers and like equipment. Ability to run lab analysis, interpret any needed corrective actions and document results.

COMMUNICATION/LEADESHIP SKILLS

Effectively communicate with subordinate operators, managers, engineers, craft workers and contract personnel. Able to communicate with City, State and Federal Agencies which may inspect plant; produce clear and concise written documents and records; maintain accurate computer logs. Able to lead crew in the off-hour operations and make critical decisions when the needs arise. Ability to interface and contact regulatory agencies when the needs arise.

SAFETY/ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS

Anaergia promotes a Safety Policy which fosters a DO IT SAFE or not at all philosophy. Anaergia applies strict adherence to plant permit requirements with a focus on sustainability and protecting the environment. This position requires the ability to strictly follow safety practices, rules and procedures working with process equipment and mentor and coach less experienced operators in the same. Ability to look after others and communicate to them when you observe unsafe behaviors. Ability to take a proactive approach to fostering a safe work environment with a philosophy “Zero Injuries are Achievable”. Identify, report and correct unsafe working conditions and/or equipment in an efficient and timely manner. Respond quickly to emergency conditions on equipment and ability to learn equipment isolation Lock Out Tag Out procedures. Ability to work at heights and small confined spaces. Ability to Wear Personnel Protective Equipment such as but not limited to Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Goggles, Hearing Protection, Safety Shoes/Boots, Respirators, SCBA, Dust Masks, chemical suits or Electrical Proximity Suits.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply reasoning and judgment in diagnosing mechanical faults and troubleshooting process issues. Choose best methods of repair of equipment. Understand record readings and test results accurately and determine actions to be taken for exceptions. Identify important detailed equipment operations. Identify areas for improvement and seeks creative solutions; act as an effective troubleshooter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Knowledge of:

• Leadership Experience
• Safety and Environmental permits, policies, and procedures
• Pump and Compressor Operations and Theory
• Internal Combustion Engine theory
• Electrical Generators, electrical distribution and transfer equipment
• Instrument and transmitter theory
• SCADA and PLC systems
• Emission monitoring systems (CEMs)
• CMMS work order creation
• General safety protocols/procedures, such as lock-out-tag-out and tools, materials, and equipment used in the operating, maintaining, and repairing of all equipment

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Two years of progressively responsible experience operating and maintaining industrial plant process equipment. Must have the ability to become forklift certified.

Physical, Mental, Environmental and Working Conditions

• Body
  • Mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop, twist, bend, climb ladders, crawl, balance, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Perform other strenuous work.
  • Must possess vision enough to read standard size text, distinguish colors, and at distances over 20 feet.
  • Requires the ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person to individuals and groups
  • Possess manual dexterity enough to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively and without limitation to range and motion to operate a keyboard, tools, and specialized equipment.
  • May be required to drive work vehicles.
  • Must be clean shaven when required to wear respiratory protection equipment

• Environmental and Working Conditions
  • Positions are assigned to the Rhode Island plant with work that involves exposure to industrial machinery, biohazardous materials and chemicals, toxic chemicals and other contagious environments.
  • May work in Confined spaces.
  • May be subjected to moving mechanical parts or vehicles, electrical currents, fumes, gases, oils, and intense noise levels.
  • This position involves working outside in typical outside weather conditions including hot, cold and inclement weather conditions.
  • Requires the use and wear of safety equipment, including safety glasses and footwear, hard hats and face shields, protective clothing and gloves, respirator, SCBA, safety harness, and hearing protection. May be required to work any shifts as this is 24/7 operation, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • May be required to work overtime to cover relief.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Time

For additional information on Anaergia, please visit www.anaergia.com

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Anaergia provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Anaergia will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.