Power Plant Operator

Ameresco is seeking a Power Plant Operator for its Woodland Meadows facility in Canton, MI. The role involves daily operations, maintenance, and support for equipment in a 24/7 environment. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include compliance with safety standards, equipment inspection, and coordination with subcontractors. The position requires hands-on performance and may involve on-call duties.
Position Overview:

Ameresco has an opportunity for an Operations and Maintenance Technician to join our Team at the Woodland Meadows High BTU gas process facility, located in Canton, MI. The Plant process includes numerous motor driven compressors, Blowers, pumps and ambient oil and gas coolers. Process also includes several media filled process vessels, valves, Chiller, filter systems and various gas analyzer and monitoring equipment. The plant is operated 24/7/365 to provide processed HBTU gas to a utility pipeline. The individual would be required to work an 8 hour a day weekly shift plus after hours and weekend callout responsibilities as required. This position requires hands on accurate and accountable performance of all necessary duties to ensure safe and complaint operations.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for assistance with daily operations, maintenance, drainage distribution systems, and related power plant support equipment, including daily logs, preventive maintenance tasks, and reporting requirements.
• Provide assistance with equipment inspection, maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and diagnoses of landfill gas to energy plant equipment and systems.
• Coordinate, schedule and participate with subcontractors, equipment service work, inspections and maintenance activities as required.
• Compliance with plant specifications to ensure timely service and reliable product delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, regulatory and jurisdictional hazardous material and safety standards, practices, codes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years equipment operations experience using mechanical, electrical, instrument or control system skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid US driver’s license required.

Additional Qualifications:
• Experience performing mechanical maintenance on blowers, compressors, and equipment is desirable.
• Experience with Gas Processing or similar systems desirable.
• Understanding of PLC, electrical power equipment, and gas plant operations experience desirable.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity, both AC and DC, and Arc Flash Hazards.
• Basic knowledge electrical and electronic testing equipment.
• Basic computer skills including e-mail and data entry using Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience Supervising Operations and Maintenance personnel.
• Experience Planning, Scheduling and Directing plant maintenance outages.
• Experience developing and implementing work schedules.
• Strong verbal, written, computer communication and organization skills.
• May require travel and flexibility for ‘on call’ support or varied schedule needs.

Company DescriptionAmeresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

AMERESCO challenges the brightest, most talented and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that embraces initiative, diversity, and achievement along with comprehensive rewards, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Women/Minorities/Veteran/Disability.