Job Overview

We are looking for a Plant Technician for a company in Darlington, WI. This is a full time, direct hire position.

 The Plant Technician will provide on-site operations and technical support for the plant. Reporting directly for the Plant Manager, your responsibilities will include the commissioning and safely operating equipment for all production processes performed at the facility. You will also coordinate and enforce plant safety protocols and production rules and regulations and monitor, document, and troubleshoot biogas operation per established procedures. 

Key Responsibilities

·         List and oversee daily operations of plant to ensure all production, financial, and safety goals are met

·         Provide technical assistance (i.e., interpret drawings, recommend construction methods and equipment, etc.)

·         Implement and maintain tight quality control issues

·         Assist the team in developing and implementing project procedures, management tools, standards, etc.

·         Commission, test, and operate plant post construction to ensure plant passes Operation Acceptance Tests (OATs)

·         Monitor efficiency of production processes via computerized systems and visual inspection of large equipment, that can be extremely hot, heavy, under pressure, and at elevated heights

·         Learn and completely understand sequence of plant operations, purpose, and implications of control systems, source/destination of piping, and how operations of each impact other areas in the Company

·         Perform plant inspections including walking through the entire plant on each shift while looking and listening for equipment and process problems

·         Perform quality control tests and log accurate results according to established procedures

·         Keep up-to-the-minute logs of activities, shutdowns, abnormal operations, troubleshooting, and problem areas

·         Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product

·         Interpret company policies and enforce safety regulations

·         React quickly to problem situations and to directions given by management

·         Willing to work shifts as directed by Plant Manager

·         Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by management 

Required Skills / Abilities / Qualifications

·         Must be able to work both independently and as a team member

·         Strong multi-tasking skills

·         Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and an ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment

·         Experience working in a process production environment or natural gas industry with the understanding of process flow is highly desirable

·         Certifications in forklift and man-lift operation is preferred

·         Basic computer skills for navigating spreadsheets and entering production data

·         Must be able to work with minimal supervision

This position includes a full benefits package.