The Brightmark C. Dairy project is located in Mondovi, WI. The project will produce an estimated 315 MMBTUs of renewable natural gas per day from approximately 4,971 wet cow equivalents. RNG will be injected via truck at the Augusta, Wisconsin site located 53 miles away. 

Opportunity Summary

The O&M Technician supporting the Brightmark C. Dairy RNG project entails executing tasks related to safe and effective operation and maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulatory permits. Responsibilities will include a range of skilled operational and maintenance tasks including interfacing with the SCADA system, conducting analytical tests, and performing the inspection, repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems. Extended training is necessary at the Iowa-based sister plants of C-Dairy, presently in the startup phase.

Primary Duties

Operations:

• Assist with operations, maintenance and overall activities associated with the facility
• Assist in the anaerobic digestion process by monitoring equipment, gauges and charts in the digester, electrical generation, and waste treatment processes
• Record and analyze statistical data concerning plant operations ensuring that the plant is running as specified
• Troubleshoot failures and malfunctions to determine the root cause and maintain, operate, repair and replace equipment as necessary
• Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeter and other water quality monitoring equipment
• Collect samples for testing and reporting and performs lab analysis for process control
• Ensure that plant operates within required standards
• Monitor performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plant
• Maintain a clean and presentable plant environment

Electrical Maintenance:

• Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems
• Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment
• Conduct instrument calibration as scheduled/required
• Maintain all plant instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Inspect repair, install and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 480 volts
• Conduct troubleshooting and analysis on DCS, PLC and turbine control equipment
• Fully support and participate in the NAES Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs

Complete other tasks as assigned by the Area O&M Manager.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include the possibility of standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the dairy farms.

Work Schedule

This position offers a regularly scheduled Monday to Friday work week, with an 8-hour day shift. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

Compensation

The initial hourly rate of pay will range from $28.00 - $38.00 depending on applicable experience.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency; additional technical training as well as knowledge of wastewater operations a plus
• Basic understanding of the anaerobic digestion process desired; willingness to learn process and operating procedures; previous anaerobic process experience is desired
• Experience in working with voltages up to 480 volts required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to actively listen to others for understanding
• Must be able to work from blueprints
• Must be skilled in the use of hand and power driven tools
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to work well with others
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.