RNG Plant Operator

Title:

RNG Plant Operator

Company:
Peoples Gas System
State and City:
Florida - Ocala
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Peoples Gas System is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse - in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Must live or be willing to move within 1 hour of the site in Trenton, FL.

The Plant Operator - RNG will operate a Renewable Natural Gas Plant "RNG" facility to maximize production. Work closely with Lead Plant Operator to conduct all plant routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs. Take ownership in plant performance and tackle challenges in support of operational goals. Assist with other regional RNG and CNG stations outside of primary plant assignment.

• 2 years of plant operations and/or other related experience.
• High school or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely with Company team members, contractors, vendors, and the public.
• Mechanical inclined and computer literate.
• Must be able to interpret diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to solve and analyze problems logically and establish effective working relationships with others.

• Trade school certification or associate's degree in a related technical field. May be considered in lieu of some required experience.
• Related experience in Renewable Energy, Natural Gas Processing, Chemical, Power, Waste Management, Environmental Air Quality Control Systems, and Instrumentation and Controls background (PLC, VFD, Electrical).

• Speaks Up on Safety, Health & the Environment
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation & Embraces Change

• Must be able to work extended hours for emergency response including call-out duty as business needs dictate.
• Work includes extended workdays, weekends, holidays and call-out and stand‑by schedule 24/7/365.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies and/or business needs within guidelines and required time frame.
• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods, be exposed to excessive noise, work near moving parts and be exposed to outside environments with varying weather conditions.

• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for work assigned.
• Must be physically capable of indoor/outdoor manual labor in adverse weather conditions.
• Manual dexterity is required to lift 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 50 lbs., and apply up to 600‑foot lbs. of torque.
• Regularly required to stand and walk with the ability to bend, twist, balance, and climb.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and natural gas in certain situations.
• Ability to apply fine dexterity and visually inspect fine print to adjust controls and settings in a mechanical environment.

The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal, and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.