Lead Plant Operator

About OPAL Fuels
OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. OPAL Fuels is also a leader in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy duty trucking and other hard to de-carbonize industrial sectors. For additional information, and to learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s naturally occurring methane and decarbonize the economy, please visit www.opalfuels.com.
 
Position Summary
We are hiring for a Lead Plant Operator with experience to work on our Renewable Natural Gas team. This position reports to the Area Manager and is located in Kersey, PA This Lead Plant Operator is responsible for the direction and supervision of all day-to-day activities in a renewable natural gas landfill processing plant including the wellfield operations team. This position shares accountability of the day-to-day operations of the site and will lead a team of four operators and three welfiield techs with the goals of maximizing production and minimizing downtime with the utmost regard to safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for operating, adjusting, and repairing equipment required to maximize gas plant production in a safe and environmentally compliant manner using the OPAL team and contractor support.
• Oversee maintenance and compliance of the wellfield to maintain our operating requirements and supply the best quality gas to the gas plant.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain large reciprocating gas engines and compressors at a remote location to blend and inject the gas produced into the utility pipeline.
• Maintain detailed records on production data, equipment operational hours, and service schedules and equipment outages on multiple electronic systems.
• Check all operating equipment daily including flow meters, gas chromatographs, fluid levels, pressure and temperature readings, and unusual noises to correct conditions before failure occurs.
• Perform all maintenance and repairs on the operating equipment including oil and filter changes, replacement and repair of valves, blowers, compressors, and other plant equipment, as necessary.  Lead preventative maintenance outages and overhauls.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in and around the plant. Keep oil from accumulating on the unit skids, floors, and soil around the plant. Keep weeds and shrubs cleaned from the plant yard and perimeter fence. Keep equipment and floors looking as presentable as possible.
• Keep all on-site parts and supplies stocked and well organized. Maintain plant inventory using our CMMS.
• Respond to call outs in a timely manner. Identify and correct the cause of the call out. If the problem cannot be corrected or diagnosed, it is the responsibility of the operator to contact the plant manager to get the help required to fix the situation.
• Operate the plant with a clear focus on safety. Clean up spills immediately. Make sure all lighting systems are fully functional; no slip or trip hazards are consistently present; and no electrical or mechanical hazards go for long periods of time without attention. Affirm that all plant visitors, mechanics, and outside contractors are following safe work practices.
• Lead, coach, and provide effective feedback to plant operators and wellfield techs.
• Works with internal resources to resolve problems.
• Ensures adherence to company policies, procedures, regulatory compliance, and safety requirements.
• Clearly communicate all material/personnel issues with the area managers.
• Ensure all training for team is complete and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Gas processing and/or wellfield operations experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor others.
• Must possess good mechanical skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge is preferred.
• General troubleshooting abilities.
• Skilled in recordkeeping and logging.
• Must be able to read and write well.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Must be self-motivated and perform most tasks with little or no supervision.
• Working knowledge of pressure, vacuum, and flow.
• Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors.
• Experience in welding helpful.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license, without any restrictions.

Work Hours and Arrangements
Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires physical effort such as that associated with driving a motorized vehicle, operate an ATV, using hand tools, and typing on a computer. Position requires moderate lifting (10-50 lbs.), occasional need to walk on irregular surfaces, and occasional stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching. Also requires the use of hands and arms to operate/examine gas meter, flow meters, hand tools, power tools, bridge and jib cranes and test/diagnostic equipment.

Job Type
Full time 
 
Pay
The range for this role is anticipated to be $38.00 -$41.00 hourly with bonus for eligible positions. Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
 
Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plus Matching Contributions
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays  

OPAL Fuels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

OPAL Fuels does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies without a current signed agreement and written confirmation specifying the roles for which submissions are authorized. Any resumes submitted without an agreement and authorization will be considered the property of OPAL Fuels. We request all related communications be directed to Talent Acquisition. Direct outreach to hiring managers regarding unsolicited candidates or open roles will not be considered.