Maintenance Technician

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $26.00 to $30.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. This is the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting. The Company offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave, military leave, vacation/paid time off, sick leave in compliance with state law, as applicable, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Summary

The Renewable Natural Gas Technician I is responsible for the maintenance and operations of UGIES RNG Facilities. Troubleshoots, inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment such as valves, controllers, pumps, compressors, boilers, and generators. Performs daily inspections of all equipment and performs routine maintenance. Responsible for completing preventative maintenance and compliance related paperwork.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of UGIES RNG facilities and related dairy operations. 
• Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. 
• Maintain a working knowledge of instrumentation and control equipment. 
• Maintain a working knowledge of electrical systems. 
• Record and analyze daily readings to ensure facility is operating efficiently. 
• Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate with employees and contractors. 
• Serve as a point of contact for related dairy farm operators. 
• Prioritize and complete all regulatory and environmental compliance requirements. 
• Coordinate and communicate with outside parties including landowners, contractors, and utilities operators. 
• Assist with oversight of construction of new RNG projects. 
• Assist with M&R station maintenance and compliance tasks when required. 
• Respond to afterhours call outs.
• Maintain required Operator Qualifications to perform duties. 
• Comply with UGIES safety policies and procedures. 
• Assist any other departments if needed. 
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working with regulated commodities, specifically propane and natural gas. 
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment. 
• Professional, reliable, self-directing work habits. 
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer-based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation. 
• Knowledge of dairy farm operations, specifically digesters. 
• Ability to adapt to changes such as types of equipment used, software platforms, and company procedures. 
• Ability to become a key member of a team by possessing strong communication skills, highly adaptable, responsible, and respectful. 
• Ability to read and understand verbal/written instructions and signage in English.
• Ability to communicate with others in English. 
• Ability to speak a second language, a plus.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. 
• 2 years of industry related experience. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement. 
• Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record.