What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator position at Viridi RNG?
Plant Operator - Marathon
Location: Ringle, WI (Viridi Marathon, LLC)
Viridi Energy LLC, who we are
Viridi is a full-service renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, founded by a veteran management team with unparalleled expertise in end-to-end RNG value creation.
Viridi’s mission is to maximize the value of our partners’ biogas-generating assets by creating RNG that replaces higher-emission fuel in a cost-friendly, environmentally effective way.
Through capture and conversion of naturally occurring biogas, we reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and fossil-fuel use, while improving local air quality and increasing availability of cleaner transportation fuels.
On our journey to realize our mission, we are seeking a Plant Operator for our Marathon site located in Ringle, Wisconsin.
Viridi Marathon Operations description
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) upgrading facility using Landfill Gas as the source of biogas. Co-located at the landfill, the upgrading facility will produce pipeline quality natural gas around the clock. The working hours will be Monday through Friday day shift with a rotating on-call schedule to cover nights and weekends.
Equipment utilized at the site include gas compression, VOC removal, H2S removal, CO2 removal, N2 removal, and a scrubber. RNG upgrading is expected to be completed in Q2 of 2025. Construction, equipment installation, and commissioning work will be part of the role of the operator under guidance of the Operations Plant Manager and Viridi Execution team.
Scope of Role
Position posted can be filled as Operator I, Operator II, Operator III, or Sr. Operator, based on education, training, skills, and experience. Pay commensurate with experience and operator level filled.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform all duties and actions safely
- Ensure that all employees, contractors, and visitors follow safety and security protocols
- Operate and maintain all biogas upgrading equipment and associated support systems to produce the highest quality and quantity of RNG as safely and reliably possible
- Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance tasks as required on mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
- Perform calibrations as needed for plant systems and instrumentation
- Identify and troubleshoot any deviations from expected conditions or plant performance
- Actively engage in identifying and providing improvement suggestions for safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations
- Perform routine operator rounds and inspections - collecting, reporting, and analyzing data to identify changes or issues
- Support landfill personnel in support of Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) operation and maintenance
- Maintain an organized and clean plant
- Manage supplies, consumables, and spare parts inventory
- Work well in a team environment, able to work independently
- Must be able to work overtime as needed and be on-call for nights/weekends rotation
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Two or more years of manufacturing or industrial operations experience
- Knowledge of mechanical and/or electric systems; and equipment repair and operation
- Ability to learn and become qualified as a plant operator
- Strong command of English language, both verbal and written
- A valid driver's license in good standing
Preferred
- Associates Degree in a technical discipline
- Technical skill certification(s)
- Chemical plant or gas processing experience
- Renewable Natural Gas or Natural Gas industry experience
- Landfill GCCS experience
- US Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
Physical Requirements
- Various working conditions including office work, work at a computer, outside work in all weather conditions, to inside plant work in both heat and cold.
- Work in tight spaces, overhead, low to the ground, and on uneven surfaces.
- Capable of lifting 50 pounds safely, climbing ladders and scaffolding, standing for long periods.
- Respond quickly to alerts, alarms, and changes in plant conditions or status.
- Ability to work safely with a range of chemicals and materials utilizing appropriate PPE.
