Facility Operator Assistant

Responsibilities: Ensure all safety precautions are followed, all staff are participating in ongoing safety briefings and trainings, and all safety incidents are reported and thoroughly debriefed to avoid preventable safety incidents. Works with the Facility Operations Manager to coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.

Overview:

Responsible for assisting in the management of Suburban’s RNG facilities in a safe and efficient manner. Serves as a facilitator in directing the work of facility management, shift operators, assistant operators, maintenance personnel, and third-party contractors on-site.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all safety precautions are followed, all staff are participating in ongoing safety briefings and trainings, and all safety incidents are reported and thoroughly debriefed to avoid preventable safety incidents
• Actively participate in the development of safety protocols
• Ensures that staff is assigned to appropriate operational tasks and completes those tasks in an efficient, safe, and timely manner
• Works with the Facility Operations Manager to coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees
• Helps to evaluate and verify employee performance through review of completed work assignments
• Aids in the identification of staff development and training needs, ensures that training is completed and that all staff are maintaining the proper level of competency for their assigned responsibilities
• Prepare facility reports as requested.
• Work closely with the RNG Facility Manager to maintain open lines of communication regarding the facilities operations
• Aid in the diagnosis and repair of mechanical issues with various equipment
• Work closely with the Facility Maintenance Manager on developing preventative maintenance shcedules
• Monitor facility equipment to detect operating defects and faults and develop plans for corrective action
• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
• Travel required roughly 50% of the time
• Utilizes industry knowledge and experience, and leadership skills to make decisions regarding daily operations and management, and Technical Service functions for the RNG facility
• May help to manage subordinate employees such as Drivers, Technicians, and Operators.  Receives guidance and direction from the Manager – RNG Operations
• Extended and on-call hours required at times to support business requirements, including some weekends and holidays. Occasional overnight travel

$20.00 - $24.00 an hour (dependent on experience)

This position may be eligible for overtime pay based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Education: Four-year Operations Degree or equivalent in experience & education.
• Experience: Prior experience in RNG Facility operations
• Familiar with RNG facility operation concepts, practices, equipment mechanical functionality, and procedures attained through a minimum of 5-7 years of related technical and/or operational experience. Basic understanding of computer concepts and usage including MS Office.