Plant Operations Technician

Company Description

 

Job Description

Vitol BioMethane, LLC (VBM) is seeking a Plant Operations Technician for our Landfill Gas to Energy (RNG) project located at the Texoma Area Solid Waste Authority Landfill (TASWA) in Whitesboro, TX.  This is an opportunity to join a growing team and be a part of the energy transition by supporting production of a renewable energy source. 

This full-time position is based on-site, working a standard eight (8) hour shift, Monday through Friday and the ability to be “on-call”. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.

Position Summary:

• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the RNG plant facility equipment including, but not limited to, blowers, sumps, compressors, valves, vessels, pumps, meters, analyzers, instrumentation, controls, and SCADA
• Perform mechanical and I&E maintenance and repair tasks for the RNG plant facility equipment including, but not limited to, blowers, sumps, compressors, valves, vessels, pumps, flares, meters, analyzers, instrumentation and controls
• Follow all company compliance, safety, and operational procedures, policies, permits, and other Local, State, and Federal laws including DOT(PHMSA) requirements
• Record and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly plant logs
• Assist in various plant project and construction related tasks as assigned
• Effectively communicate with and assist on-site staff, including Supervisors and co-workers
• Follow and enhance all company safety procedures and policies
• Most of the work will be conducted at the site. Some travel may be required (approximately 10%) to help on other sites when needed.
• Assist the Landfill Gas Operations Team as needed

Qualifications

• Maintain a current and valid Driver's License
• Mechanically inclined
• 2-year Associate’s Degree preferred
• 2 or more years of plant operations experience preferred, with a preference for Renewable Natural Gas experience
• Ability to move and lift 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to use Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel)
• Enthusiastic and able to work well with others in a team-oriented environment

Additional Information

• Comprehensive benefit coverage includes:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k with company contributions
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term & Long-term disability

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.