Energy Systems Group, an award-winning energy services provider, specializes in developing sustainable energy solutions which allow building owners to maximize their energy efficiency and operational performance, while reducing their carbon footprint. Through our core business of performance contracting and extensive network of utility partnerships, ESG provides innovated solutions for the modernization of buildings and energy infrastructures in the government, education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. ESG also designs, builds and operates waste-to-energy facilities and cogeneration plants and offers a full range of renewable energy technology solutions such as solar, wind, and geothermal.

ESG is looking for a self-motivated individual to join its Operations Services team as a Landfill Gas Facility Technician at its Pecan Row Landfill Gas Facility in Valdosta, Georgia. The following job description provides more details about the position.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Landfill Gas Facility Technician position centers around a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plan equipment and systems. The Technician provides technical understanding of and practical experience with the distribution, production, and components associated with natural gas compression, gas quality monitoring equipment, condensate, electrical motors, paralleling switch gear, motor control centers, variable frequency drivers, compressed air and compressors, pumps, refrigeration systems, air handlers, pneumatic and low voltage control systems. The Technician operates, maintains, and performs basic repairs on most equipment and systems in the facility. This individual will be responsible for following safety programs for all facility activities and equipment, as well as assisting and maintaining trouble call procedures for the facility. The Technician must maintain tracking for long-term performance evaluations and adherence to baseline requirements for his/her respective facility. The Technician must be available for after-hours call-in support in the case of an emergency and/or non-emergency situation.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Apply technical understanding of and practical experience with distribution, production, and components associated with: Natural gas compression, gas quality monitoring equipment, condensate, electrical motors, paralleling switch gear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, compressed air and compressors, pumps, refrigeration systems, air handlers, pneumatic and low voltage control systems
• Start-up activities including troubleshooting and establishing performance expectations
• Maintain tracking for long-term performance evaluations and adherence to baseline requirements
• Maintain safety program for all facility activities and personnel:
• • Safety training
  • Tagging and labeling
  • MSDS administration
  • Injury reporting
  • Drug testing
  • Proper procedure for all maintenance activities
  • Procurement of all safety equipment, inventory, and maintenance
• Assist and maintain establishment of trouble call procedures for facility that effectively communicates problems and recommends proper course(s) of action
• Assist and maintain program to provide dependable tracking procedures and allow a continuous means of evaluating trouble calls, response time, responsibility, and further action required
• Provide after-hour call-in support in the event of an emergency and/or non-emergency situation
• Work proficiently with various computer systems and PLC equipment to run various reports and log appropriate data
• Complete all training modules as required by the position and/or management
• Perform all duties as deemed necessary by management

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED with at least five (5) years` related experience

Preferred:

• Associate`s degree or Technical degree with six (6) to eight (8) years` related experience and/or training
• SWANA course completion and/or certification

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and a general working knowledge of computer systems and controls is a MUST
• Self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to work alone
• Ability to proficiently operate various electronic panels on machinery
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or government regulations
• Ability to compose and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Maturity and professionalism to effectively communicate with all levels of ESG management, clients, customers, and the public

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee should also be able to operated a computer proficiently and have at least a high school level of comprehension and retention. The employee is required to practice, recognize, and interpret safety precautions and follow safety rules and OSHA requirements as they relate to the job. The employee may be required to travel to various sites, and as such, the employee is required to have a registered driver`s license.

Energy Systems Group reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including main accountabilities, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "at-will."

Energy Systems Group prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Energy Systems Group to implement opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status, as embodied in federal, state, and local legislation. Equal employment is a part of all of our personnel policies and practices, including but not limited to, all hiring, placement, promotions, transfers, advertising, training, and termination policies.