Operations & Maintenance Technician I/II/III

Job Description

Reporting to the Facility Manager, assess and maintain the plant equipment as needed to ensure the plant meets key performance indicators.

Goals

• Safety- Develop and maintain a world-class culture of safety to be adhered to by all employees and contractors at the site.
• Compliance - Maintain an immaculate compliance record with all regulatory and governmental agencies.
• Championing company's policy framework - Support the development of the Company's Vision Statement and the Company's strategy by defining the Standards and code to be practiced, providing resources and implementing HR practices, site security and monitoring, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instruction (WI) around operations, maintenance, production, accounting, safety, environmental monitoring and reporting, documentation, and record-keeping; Support establishment and implementation of facility policies, goals, objectives and procedures that are in line with the Company's Vision Statement and Strategy conferring with other management team members as appropriate.
• Budget and Revenue - Support meeting the Facility's annual financial and commercial targets. Support reporting on monthly P&L and optimize profitability through operational and maintenance efficiencies and revenue enhancements that will result from market conditions.
• Leadership - Abide by all internally established control systems and authorities; Lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company's standards and policies, including its safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Reporting - Effective reporting to help the Facility Manager, Director of Operations, and VP of Plant Operations draw conclusions, make inferences, and elicit crucial decisions.
• Planning and Procedures - Develop sound planning, roles and responsibilities, procedures, and transparency in operations throughout the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow PM schedule, routine field inspection of all equipment, complete daily site walk to ensure equipment visual health, complete routine greasing and oil top-up runs, and fill completed preventive maintenance work requisition/ Job Order completion on CMMS.
• Monitor and operate plant process equipment in accordance with SOP's and safe industry practices.
• Collect production data and adjust plant operating conditions from SCADA and in the field to achieve plant production plans and goals. Examples of production data would include, but not be limited to, lab analysis, plant SCADA historian data, and field logs.
• Implement all site safety procedures and ensure contractors and coworkers are following safe work procedures and protocols.
• Identify Spare parts and consumables procurement needs and prepare requisitions for approval.
• Provide support to Maintenance Technicians to develop their skills further.
• Support in stacking up all spares, tools, and consumables (Oil, Grease, Seals, Bearings, etc.), maintaining records, and ensuring the availability of spares on time.
• Develop and maintain skills such as using forklifts, hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, and examining the form and texture of parts.
• Inspecting and collecting information on parts/pipes and other equipment utilizing rulers, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
• Follow all safety SOPs and provide support in fabricating temp lines, pipes, patchwork, welding/grinding, or cutting work on site.
• Providing cleaning of equipment as necessary
• Ensure all calibration records for crane, lifting devices, etc., are always up to date and kept in records.
• Inspects and tests eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, and other life safety systems, including PPE.
• Compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Works in a clean manner.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Flexibility in working longer hours/overtime or weekend work will be needed.
• Any additional tasks requested by the Facility Manager to effectively operate and maintain the facility safely and efficiently.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• BS with a technical focus or trade school certification
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, the ability to become mobile crane certified, man lift, and forklift certified.
• Night shift - shift differential pay.

Skills

• Ability to understand and show competency in operating integrated plant systems effectively.
• Ability to process analytical plant production data to determine the correct course of action in plant operations.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering specifications to maintain and fix equipment.
• Identify the tools and equipment necessary for repair and maintenance work.
• Identify parts and other materials required to maintain and fix equipment.
• Perform basic diagnostic testing of pumps, compressors, conveyors, screws, and other large industrial machinery.
• Ability to check machine performance, dismantle machines, and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Test damaged parts in comparison to specifications. Replace the damaged and worn parts if necessary.
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Clean and lubricate machinery, including changing oils when required.
• Listening to the equipment to understand variances and possible problems.
• Ability to maintain records of repair and maintenance work using a CMMS system.
• Capabilities to lead contract mechanical work activities outside the capabilities of our local staff.

OMT Level Descriptions

OMT 1 - (Entry Level)

An individual who reliably shows up to work each day on time and ready for work. Must carry themselves in a professional and courteous manner, respecting others and working hard. Should exhibit the ability to be respectful even in the face of disrespect. Understands all the plant rules and follows instructions from the site leadership team. Generally, knows all the equipment throughout the plant and knows how to reliably start and stop the equipment. Able to take plant rounds without instruction, with the ability to identify and effectively communicate out-of-spec conditions. The ability to conduct modest amounts of equipment and system troubleshooting and problem-solving is required. Knowledgeable and able to execute all plant safety programs in the facility.

OMT 2 - (Minimum 3 years at site)

Performs OMT 1-level responsibilities at an excellent level. The OMT 2 should have proven the ability to trace down and draw all mechanical P&IDs and electrical single-line diagrams. OMT 2 should have a working knowledge of anaerobic digestion and wastewater, and the indications of a healthy digester and a healthy WWTP, or the background and qualifications to glean this knowledge very quickly. OMT 2's should be individuals moving toward plant leadership roles, taking ownership of the plant, and showing concern for all activities ongoing in the facility. Safety Committee Chairman and/or participation, vendor engagement, site ownership, holding others and themselves accountable to housekeeping, and partnering with plant management are all examples of qualities an OMT 2-level individual would be displaying.

OMT 3 - (Minimum 5 years at site)

Performs OMT 2 duties while filling a reliable leadership role at the site. Trusted by their peers and plant leadership to make decisions and solve complex problems in the facility. Additionally, OMT 3 should be a safety champion as well as have a firm understanding of the operating permits in the facility and the obligations under those permits. The person should have working knowledge of plant KPI's and fully understand the financial impacts of the sites offtake agreements. OMT 3 should have strong administrative skills, the ability to utilize Microsoft Excel for data analytics/troubleshooting, and Microsoft Word for procedure writing. OMT 3 should exhibit strong communication skills to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Exceptions can be made by the Plant Manager and the Director of Plant Operations for new hires that come with high levels of qualifications or in extenuating circumstances.