Plant Specialist

Locations: United States - California - Half Moon Bay

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 9 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R2832

Ameresco, 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. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion.

Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a Plant Specialist to join our Renewable Plant Operations Team at our site location in Half Moon Bay, CA.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for daily operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of reciprocating engines.
2. Provide assistance with equipment inspection, maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and diagnoses of landfill gas to energy plant equipment and system.
3. Coordinate, schedule, and participate with subcontractors, equipment service work, inspections, and maintenance activities as required.
4. Ensure compliance with plant specifications to ensure timely service and reliable product delivery.
5. Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, regulatory, and jurisdictional hazardous material and safety standards, practices, and codes.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. GED or High School Diploma.
2. Minimum 2 years equipment operations experience using mechanical, electrical, instrument, or control system skills.
3. Valid Drivers’ License in good standing, issued by resident state required.

Additional Qualifications:

1. Experience performing mechanical maintenance on blowers, compressors, and equipment.
2. Experience with Jenbacher, Caterpillar, or Waukesha natural gas engines desirable.
3. Must be able to successfully complete position training and testing requirements.
4. Knowledge of PLC, electrical power equipment, and gas plant operations experience desirable.
5. Basic computer skills including e-mail and data entry using Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel.
6. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs & transport equipment & tools in excess of 300 lbs.
7. Strong verbal, written, computer communication, and organization skills.
8. At times, may require 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 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.