Biomethane Instrument Technician

California Bioenergy LLC is seeking a Biomethane Instrument Technician for maintenance work in Kerman, CA. The role involves inspecting, testing, and repairing instruments and systems in dairy anaerobic digesters and biogas facilities. Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, troubleshooting electronic circuitry, and maintaining equipment. The position offers a pay range of $40.00 to $50.00 per hour along with standard benefits.
BIOMETHANE INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Biomethane Instrument Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: I&E Manager

Location of job: Tulare, Visalia and Fresno, CA

Classification: Hour, Non-Exempt

Pay Range, DOE: $40.00 to $50.00

Benefits: Standard CalBio benefits package is available: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) partners with local dairy farmers, state, and federal agencies, providing a sustainable energy source that benefits the dairy, the company, and actively reduces greenhouse gases emitted to the atmosphere. The company is undertaking the greenfield development, construction, ownership, and operation of a series of projects in the San Joaquin Valley that will capture biogas from dairy farm operations and upgrade it for use in the natural gas pipeline and as vehicle fuel.

JOB SUMMARY

The Biomethane Instrument Technician performs skilled work that is necessary for maintaining a dairy anaerobic digester, biogas conditioning skid, associated digester, and upgrader plant equipment. The facilities are composed of a digester, pumps, gas blowers, compressors, oxygen generators, condensers, chillers, and related auxiliary equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Inspect, test, adjust, and repair electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate record, and control generating operations in conventional electric/gas generating plant.
• Inspect meters, indicators, and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations.
• Test accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, gas analyzers, and other recordings, indicating or controlling instruments to locate defective components in the system, using test equipment, such as pressure gauges, pulse, and signal generators, multimeter, HART communicator, and RTD calibrators.
• Trace out and tests electronic solid-state and vacuum tube circuitry and components to locate defective parts in analog and digital, protection, or monitoring systems, using test equipment, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Remove defective instruments from the system, decontaminates, disassembles, and clean instruments and replace defective parts, using hand tools.
• Reassembles instruments and replace instruments in the system, using hand tools.
• Lubricate instruments and replace defective wiring and tubing.
• Calibrate readings on instruments according to standards and adjust phasing and align stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function.
• Record calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.
• Prepare schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
• Additional essential functions, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Performance will be assessed 90 days after initial hire, and then annually after that. Plant Operations will be measured against plant operating efficiency, uptime (reliability), and cost expectations. The successful operator will be measured against adherence to company policy and ability to drive sustained efficiency through personal effort, communication, teamwork, and ability to leverage external resources. Will demonstrate ability to pass the Biomethane Instrument Technician Assessment test with trainer.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Relevant maintenance and operating experience in an industrial or gas processing environment is desired.
• Operational experience may be supplemented with military experience or training in a related field.
• A relevant background in safety procedures and practices.
• Able to quickly respond to rapidly changing conditions.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand English is required.
• Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Able to analyze and interpret data and to make sound recommendations on plant conditions.
• Fundamental proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and CMMS on a PC or tablet required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle in California are required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work locations are industrial and agricultural, primarily outdoors in the Central Valley of California. Temperatures range from 40 deg F in the winter to 115 deg F in the summer. Limited exposure to hazardous materials and/or toxic fumes will require the use of approved personal protective equipment. Regular exposure to heat, noise, flammable materials, rotating equipment, and other conditions normally encountered in an industrial environment should be expected. California Bioenergy will ensure all applicable work rules and safety requirements are closely adhered to.

This position will require heavy lifting (<50 lbs.) and/or climbing ladder and/or stairs.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer