Plant Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Foster a team culture where safety is the primary focus and top priority in all activities.

• Comprehend and comply with DOT program requirements along with the operating manual for the plant and pipeline.

• Avoid accidents by meticulously planning jobs and strictly following company safety protocols.

• Promote ongoing safety enhancements at the site and across the organization by creating a collaborative environment that encourages safety improvement ideas.

• Report all near-miss incidents and assist in root cause investigations that result in actionable measures.

• Manage the operation and maintenance of the facility in complete adherence to all relevant permits and program stipulations.

• Report any compliance breaches or near misses and support any necessary investigations to determine root causes.

• Help cultivate a team that recognizes the significance of compliance and actively works to minimize environmental impact.

• At Ameresco, we take pride in our positive environmental impact, with environmental compliance being a priority just after safety.

• Formulate, implement, and sustain a proactive maintenance plan for all plant equipment based on OEM guidelines.

• Review and update maintenance procedures as needed to boost plant availability.

• Carry out maintenance tasks, including coordination with any contracted maintenance providers.

• Plan and manage all scheduled maintenance outages.

• Create and maintain records of all maintenance activities conducted.

• Collaborate positively and diligently with the team to meet the plant production objectives.

• Act as a positive liaison with clients and customers regarding production and fuel supply matters.

• Work with the site team and both internal and external stakeholders to provide root cause solutions that enhance plant reliability.

• Identify plant upgrades and modifications aimed at improving safety or enhancing the reliability of the facility.

• Develop a team that takes pride in enhancing the overall reliability of the plant over time.

• Be readily accessible to address and manage plant issues outside of normal working hours.

• Assist the Plant Manager in preparing annual operating budgets while ensuring that plant costs remain within budget.

• Make monthly adjustments to cost and revenue forecasts.

• Identify and suggest cost-saving measures that do not compromise safety, production, or reliability.

• Support the team's shift schedule to guarantee adequate coverage.

• Maintain plant operator qualification and training programs.

• Update, revise, and where necessary, create standard operating procedures for the plant.

• Order materials and equipment, arrange deliveries, authorize invoices, and maintain site logbooks and records.

• Build strong working relationships with customers, clients, site personnel, and internal resources.

• Review automated reports for accuracy.

• Assist the Plant Manager with special projects.

• Perform additional duties as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.

• At least 5 years of direct experience in operation and maintenance within an industrial environment is strongly preferred.

• A valid US driver's license is mandatory.

• Formal and relevant technical training through military service, trade school, industrial experience, or technical training institutions is desirable.

• A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or technical field is advantageous.

• Relevant military and merchant marine experience is highly regarded.

• Must possess a working knowledge of reading and interpreting system drawings and/or P&IDs.

• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is a plus.

• Proven organizational and leadership skills are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off