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EI&C Technician – Linden New Jersey
Aries Clean Technologies
EI&C Technician
Linden, NJ
Posted 2 months ago
Position Title: EI&C Technician
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: O&M Manager
Location: Linden, New Jersey
FLSA exemption status: non – Exempt (covered)
Job Description
Aries Clean Technologies has constructed and commissioned an integrated domestic sludge gasification facility at its site in Linden, NJ. The plant consists of four plant unit operating systems, i.e., a sludge drying plant, a fluidized bed gasifier, heat generation and recovery plant and an emission control unit. Aries is seeking to hire an EI&C Technician reporting directly to the O&M Manager.
The position will be responsible for installing, calibrating, repair, adjust, inspect, and perform preventative maintenance on electrical plant equipment and power plant instrumentation and control systems. Tasks are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities and Important Duties
- Repair and maintain all electrical components of production equipment at the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Troubleshoot any issues relating to faulty components or power connection issues to quickly determine proper course of action.
- Always follow all safety policies and procedures
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures from electrical, controls and instrumentation- related issues.
- Perform installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance (PM) on all electrical components of plant production equipment under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of low and medium voltage industrial electrical systems, components, motors, and machinery.
- Repairs and replaces defective electrical and electronic parts in motors, controllers, conductors, switches and other industrial electrical devices or equipment.
- Installs, maintains, and repairs electromechanical, electronic, and electrical components of equipment and machinery, including low, medium, and high voltage breakers and transformers.
- Performs preventive maintenance and repair of plant, field, and electronic systems, components, devices, and equipment, including pumps, valve actuators and motors.
- Disconnects low and medium voltage electrical sources, approves lockout/tagout procedures to block electrical sources, test for potential using ‘live dead live” best practices and other OSHA requirements, reconnects and operates and test equipment for maintenance purposes.
- Tests, troubleshoots, calibrates, and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of complex electrical and electronic instruments and devices, such as programmable logic controllers, including motor controls, transmitters, thermocouples and other process instrument controls.
- Ten years working as EI&C Technician in power generation, wastewater treatment, material drying, or gas processing plant or similar experience.
- 10+ years working experience in operating facilities or related industries with one or more of the following processes: power generation, wastewater treatment, materials drying, gas processing.
- 10 years demonstrated EI&C technician experience.
- Able to read and comprehend electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, control logic and plant component set-up.
- Knowledge of reading and interpreting P&IDs, and electrical one-line, schematic, and logic diagrams
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of HMI programing.
- Works well with others and is a team player.
- Excellent innovative problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of plant hazards and approaches to protecting both personnel and equipment.
- Knowledge of plant environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to think holistically and creatively to introduce unique solutions to problems.
- Skilled in PLC troubleshooting and repair
- Must be able to function well in a fast-paced environment under demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions.
- Ability to work in an outdoor plant environment and around operating equipment.
- Ability to climb equipment ladders to access elevated platforms in a vertical plant.
- Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective written/verbal communication
- Attention to detail.
- Analytical thinking
- Assertive self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality
- Self-motivated individual who drives toward achieving company goals and objectives.
- Team oriented / ability to work in a team (e.g., ability to contribute as a team member through a positive “can-do” attitude).
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Position Title: EI&C Technician Department: Maintenance Reports to: O&M Manager Location: Linden, New Jersey FLSA...
Mechanical Maintenance – Linden New Jersey
Aries Clean Technologies
Mechanical Maintenance
Linden, NJ
Posted 2 months ago
Position Title: Mechanical Maintenance
Technician Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Location: Linden, NJ
FLSA exemption status: Non-Exempt (covered)
Job Description
Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician performs a variety of skilled tasks associated with the day-to-day maintenance functions, equipment care, and equipment repair needs of the Aries Linden Sludge Processing Facility. Utilizing an onsite helper for assistance and onsite operations personnel for feedback, troubleshooting and support, the position requires performing duties involving specialized mechanical maintenance skills and knowledge; monitoring equipment performance and developing new ideas and measures to sustain and/or improve availability, reliability and production performance while providing maintenance related administrative support to the Maintenance Manager or equivalent; and performs related work as required. Position may require occasional travel for training and support, as needed, to other company projects.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Execute plant equipment lock-out, tag-out policy and procedures to the highest level of safety standards.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, but not limited to including scheduled inspections and routine preventive maintenance filter, belt or bearing replacements according to established protocols.
- Perform greasing, oil changes and oil sampling.
- Perform monitoring of equipment and troubleshooting to identify, report on and address potential mechanical issues before they escalate into major problems. Assist with or conduct Root Cause Analysis of failed equipment.
- Direct planned and emergent third-party maintenance to be performed by contractors ensuring adequate task performance and job closeout.
- Read and understand job plans, manuals, schematics and P&IDs.
- Assist with the development or modification of job plans for both preventative and corrective maintenance work.
- Ensure adequate reporting of inventories associated with spare parts and plant tooling.
- Work with and through Aries procurement for sustainment of spare parts and tooling
- Stop and start equipment as required for repairs, operates, adjusts and maintains equipment to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Ensure plant equipment/controls are operating within design parameters while complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
- Perform record keeping functions such as logging equipment hours, test results, maintenance work performed and unusual operating conditions; prepare, maintain and submit a variety of records and reports.
- Able to operate equipment typically associated with routine maintenance of a production facility, including: operation of mobile equipment, power tools, etc.
- Receive and respond to work requests for equipment maintenance with a planned maintenance mindset and adequately prepares to perform tasks with a minimum two-week look ahead (schedule).
- Contribute to an effective maintenance team by supporting planning and following a planned maintenance schedule and coordinating with other onsite maintenance personnel for overall plant health and maintenance support.
- Carry out first line maintenance duties as required to maintain or restore plant operation, adjusting schedules as needed to attain target maintenance schedule metrics.
- Write and update maintenance procedures and training manuals based on plant knowledge and experiences.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, LRSA employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Maintain tools, machinery, and work areas, keeping them clean and operational.
- Minimum high school diploma or GED. Process Plant Technology Degree or Vocational Maintenance Degree preferred.
- 5+ years mechanical maintenance experience achieving Journeyman level.
- 5+ years in solids handling and solids processing or related industries (e.g., paper & pulp, gasification, power, etc.) preferred.
- Prior experience in process plant maintenance highly desirable
- Safety conscious attitude; knowledgeable in appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Ability to understand basic equipment operation, instrument operation, and mechanical maintenance concepts.
- Ability to recognize and resolve unusual, inefficient or dangerous operating conditions through good maintenance practices.
- Proficient in reading technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Operating a personal computer and a variety of software applications and preventative maintenance programs. Basic computer skills including Word and Excel
- Ability to read and comprehend equipment operation and installation documentation for use as a guideline in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Experience with basic operation of plant equipment (e.g., process pumps, motors, belt drives, gearboxes, valves and compressors).
- Ability to operate aerial lifts, scissor lifts and/or other related equipment required for support of routine maintenance tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Direct exposure to heat, cold, humidity and outdoor weather conditions.
- Ability to cover odd shifts and work overtime as required by upset conditions or planned downtime.
- Regularly ascends/descends a ladder or other elevated surfaces.
- Frequently moves/lifts objects weighing up to 50 pounds across work area.
- Frequently lifts objects weighing up to 50 pounds to a height of 3-4feet and load into or off trucks.
- Regularly communicates, detects, converses and must be able to convey, express, and exchange information.
- Regular exposure to hazards in the work environment such as chemicals, commercial products, and risk of electrical shock.
- Prolonged periods standing and walking.
- Frequently needs to be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Required to use a respirator, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment as required by site or regulatory policy and procedure.
- Regular exposure to heavy industrial equipment.
- Occasional operation of mobile equipment (aerial lift, scissor lift, etc.)
- Willing to work shift work????
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Position Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician Department: Maintenance Reports to: Maintenance Manager Location: Linden, NJ FLSA...
Control Board Operator – Linden New Jersey
Aries Clean Technologies
Control Board Operator
Linden, NJ
Posted 2 months ago
Position Title: Control Board Operator
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Linden, New Jersey
FLSA exemption status: Non-Exempt
Job Description
Aries Clean Technologies has constructed and commissioned an integrated domestic sludge gasification facility at its site in Linden, NJ. The plant consists of four plant unit operating systems, i.e., a sludge drying plant, a fluidized bed gasifier, heat generation and recovery plant and an emission control unit. Aries is seeking to hire a Board Operator reporting directly to the O&M Manager.
The Control Board Operator will respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and execute plant shut-down and start-up procedures and ensure that the plant meets it’s generating requirements while operating in a safe and environmentally efficient manner. At times, the Control Room Operator will lead and direct other employees on their shift to address various plant conditions.
Key Responsibilities and Important Duties
- Control the operation of systems including sludge drying, fluidized bed gasifier, heat generation and recovery plant, electrical, fire protection, emission control unit.
- Read and interpret meters, gauges, recorders, and annunciators to determine system operating conditions; takes action within prescribed normal and emergency operating procedures.
- Adjust and monitor temperatures, pressures, flow and levels on station primary system components for plant optimization.
- Initiate and conduct periodic surveillance tests on operating safety checks and tests on operating conditions.
- Identifying problems that arise and resolving them.
- Maintain required logs and calculations; observe these logs for indications of faulty operation; notify supervisor of abnormal system conditions.
- Monitor operation of systems and components including pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, grates, augers, conveyors, dust collections, etc.
- Monitors operability of fire protection systems, emergency backup equipment, electrical supply equipment and instrumentation associated with station systems and components.
- Monitoring emissions control equipment
- Accurately reading and recording data, and reporting equipment malfunctions or trends, which indicate possible equipment danger.
- Identifying and correcting abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations
- Understand and train other Operators on the operating principles of the sludge gasification facility, components.
- Plan and oversee maintenance work activities, including day to day maintenance, planned outage maintenance, and unplanned maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- 10+ years working experience in maintaining facilities or related industries with one or more of the following processes: power generation, wastewater treatment, materials drying, gas processing.
- Troubleshooting process unit operations and in process improvement
- Startup and commissioning
- Knowledge of or familiarity with some of the following: drying technologies, gasification, and/or materials handling
- Production planning
- Unit operation functionality including the strengths and weaknesses of various unit operations and their limitations.
- Problem solving techniques.
- All Control Board Operators must have strong leadership and motivational skills, and the ability to stay alert while sitting for long periods of time.
- Must have basic computer, oral and written communications skills, and problem solving and decision-making ability.
- Must be able to read Blueprints, P&IDs, and understand schematic specifications and vendor technical manuals.
- An understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
- Thorough knowledge of equipment isolation and tagging procedures.
- Experience responding to plant abnormal situations, alarms, and emergencies.
- Thorough knowledge of the location, purpose and proper use of the plant safety equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot process unit operations based on experience and broad overall experience.
- Knowledge of plant hazards and approaches to protecting both personnel and equipment.
- Knowledge in Environmental Protection, including associated plant systems, equipment, limits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
- Must be able to function well in a fast-paced environment under demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions.
- Ability to work in an outdoor plant environment and around operating equipment.
- Ability to climb equipment ladders to access elevated platforms in a vertical plant.
- Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Assertive self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality
- Self-motivated to accomplish the individual and company goals and objectives
- Team oriented / ability to work in a team (e.g. ability to contribute as a team member through a positive “can-do” attitude).
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Position Title: Control Board Operator Department: Operations Reports to: Operations Manager Location: Linden, New Jersey...
HS&E Specialist – Linden New Jersey
Aries Clean Technologies
HS&E Specialist
Linden, NJ
Posted 2 months ago
Position Title: HS&E Specialist
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Linden, NJ
FLSA exemption status: Non-Exempt
Job Description
Aries Clean Energy is developing a pipeline of waste recycling bio-energy projects at sites across the US. The HS&E Specialist will report to the Operations Manager as part of the O&M team under the Operations Manager.
This position will be responsible for management of HS&E programs in support of the organizational goals of the company including development, implementation, and sustainability of Aries Linden HS&E policies, with support of the home office.
Key Responsibilities and Important Duties
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
- Provide general industrial safety, ergonomics and industrial hygiene improvement strategies and strategic support for production and project operations.
- Oversee Aries Linden H&S programs including respiratory protection, hearing conservation, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, Control of Hazardous Energy (LO/TO), electrical safety, machine guarding, fall protection, & confined space.
- Provide HS&E expertise and support to required programs as deemed necessary (PSM, etc.).
- Prepare, revise, and update health and safety programs and procedures to meet changing needs in the organization and through changing regulations.
- Support Aries Linden in maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with air, wastewater, stormwater, solid/hazardous waste State & Federal regulations through strategic planning and tactical measures including training, training management, etc.
- Facilitate activities to maintain any quality requirements in an integrated management system.
- Prepare information to be used for reports to regulatory agencies.
- Serve as lead escort for any external and internal regulatory audits at facilities and drive corrective actions to closure for any identified opportunities.
- Implement regulatory training development, audits, inspections and record keeping.
- Review/approve all new and changes to equipment and processes for potential risks to health, safety or environment at Linden Aries.
- Use technical writing skills and sound HS&E experience in engineering, operations and maintenance to review and/or develop, finalize and publish necessary HS&E policies and procedures with support from Aries Corporate HS&E.
- Preparing cost estimates as needed to support Aries Linden improvement initiatives.
- Gain understanding of Aries’s fluid bed gasifier designs along with typical waste to energy systems.
- Build relationships with Aries team members, contractors, vendors and suppliers.
- Be available on-call and weekends at certain times of year to meet Aries Linden requirements for site visits, project team meetings, meetings with regulatory entities, site inspections, and/or meetings with clients and vendors.
- PO monitoring and expediting as needed to support HS&E requirements.
- Field support including startup, commissioning, and project HS&E controls.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Degree preferred.
- CSP certification preferred or on a path to obtain certification.
- 5+ years of experience in health, safety, and environmental field within the manufacturing, chemical/petro-chemical, or waste to energy fields preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly, multitask and prioritize work.
- Experience in recording/writing detailed health, safety, and environmental reports.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with multiple levels of organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in team environments.
- Good judgement, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret, summarize and communicate complex information to achieve results.
- Facilitation skills (Hazop, Training, RCA, etc.).
- Excellent innovation and problem-solving skills.
- Good technical and report writing skills.
- Effective planning skills preferred.
- MS Office, Microsoft Project, ERP software, Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Must be able to function well in a fast-paced environment under demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions.
- Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective written/verbal communication.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-starter and assertive individual who takes initiative, is versatile, and who maintains a service-oriented mentality.
- Team oriented / ability to work in a team (e.g. ability to contribute as a team member through a positive “can-do” attitude).
- Good problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Possesses creativity and latitude to solve problems as they arise by whatever methods best fit the need within the organization’s scope.
- Analytical thinking abilities.
Job Features
Position Title: HS&E Specialist Department: Operations and Maintenance Reports to: Operations Manager Location: Linden, NJ...