Operator I – Anaerobic Digestion Facility

About the role

Safely and effectively operate and maintain all process equipment in an anaerobic digestion facility. The role involves handling feedstock unloading, biogas production and upgrading, wastewater treatment, dewatering and related processing activities.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all control systems in compliance with safety policies.
• Perform anaerobic digestion process control and preventative maintenance.
• Conduct rounds on processing equipment, diagnose basic issues and apply corrective actions.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff and contractors for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Execute cleaning and housekeeping duties in offices, laboratories, and process areas.
• Operate automotive equipment such as heavy trucks, forklifts and front‑end loaders.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and adhere to site safety regulations.

Required profile

• High School Diploma/GED; degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience operating and maintaining a chemical processing or wastewater treatment plant.
• Ability to act as responsible charge of the facility and respond to unplanned events.
• Valid driver’s license; Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate preferred.

Required skills

• Anaerobic digestion process control
• Control system monitoring
• Preventive maintenance
• Heavy truck operation
• Forklift operation
• Front‑end loader operation
• Wastewater treatment plant operation