Operations and Maintenace Technician

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Position Overview:

Ameresco has an opportunity for an Operations and Maintenance Technician to join our Alternative Fuels Team at a methane gas turbine plant, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ameresco is looking for a highly motivated individual to operate the plant and all associated equipment. The O&M Technician will work a staggered 8-hour shift, Wednesday - Sunday.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assistance with daily operations, maintenance, and minor repair, drainage distribution systems, and related power plant support equipment.

• 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.

• Perform frequent rounds of plant and report any abnormalities.

• Perform proper shift turnovers at beginning and end of shifts.

• Prepare and maintain daily reports.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Adhere to an assigned work schedule including the availability to be on-call as assigned by supervisor.

• Learn and operate various control systems for the plant.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for plant start-up and shut down.

• Stay within operating parameters set by Manager and notify management of any production problems.

• Maintain good housekeeping practices.

• Maintain shift logs for all shift activities.

• Field trouble calls from customers and document as required.

• Adhere to all company and customer safety requirements and policies.

• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, regulatory and jurisdictional hazardous material and safety standards, practices, and codes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum 2 years equipment experience using mechanical, electrical, instrument or control system skills.

• Valid US driver's license.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience performing mechanical maintenance on blowers, compressors, and equipment.

• Experience with rotating equipment, gas turbines or gas engines is desirable.

• Must be able to successfully complete position training and testing requirements.

• Knowledge electrical power equipment and gas plant operations experience is desirable.

• Basic computer skills including e-mail and data entry using Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel.

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs & transport equipment & tools in excess of 300 lbs.

• Strong verbal, written, computer communication and organization skills.

• May require travel and flexibility for 'on call' support or varied schedule needs.

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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