Position Title: Environmental Health & Safety Manager Reports to: Vice President of Risk & Services Location: Northeast USA FLSA exemption status: Exempt Job Description The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is a resource and program development leader for EH&S all Aries offices & facilities.  In this role active collaboration with the operations leadership and the risk & services team to develop The EH&S Manager is responsible for program development and continuous improvement and growth of operational personnel in an EH&S capacity and is a reliable authority on EH&S matters. Key Responsibilities and Important Duties

• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and reporting at the local, state, and federal levels, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant agencies. Provide support to plant-level personnel to ensure correct applicable and reporting is being conducted.
• Safety Training and Education: Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training programs for employees, including new hire orientation, ongoing safety training, and specialized training as needed. Ensure that all operational employees are adequately trained in safe work practices and emergency procedures.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting: Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and other EHS incidents. Identify root causes and contributing factors and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Maintain accurate records of incidents and ensure timely reporting to regulatory agencies as required. Collaborative with operations and engineering teams to ensure corrective actions are prioritized and identified risks are adequately mitigated to ensure safe and compliant operations
• EHS Program Development: Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs and policies to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. This includes programs related to hazard communication, emergency response, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and waste management.
• Auditing and Inspections: Conduct regular inspections and audits of Aries facilities to identify potential compliance issues and areas for improvement. Work collaboratively with plant operations teams to address findings and implement corrective actions.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans for various scenarios, such as fires, chemical spills, and natural disasters. Conduct drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency procedures and ensure employee readiness.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential hazards and risks in Aries processes, machinery, and work areas. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and prevent accidents or incidents. Experience in working hazardous work environments with Process Safety Management and assisting supply chain with hazardous avoidance in sourcing activities.
• Vendor and Contractor Management: Evaluate the EHS performance of vendors and contractors working on-site. Ensure that contractors comply with company EHS requirements and applicable regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance EHS performance and reduce risk. Utilize data analysis and metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, engineering, and management, to integrate EHS considerations into business processes and decision-making. Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and community stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, and other relevant EHS standards. Experience in the wastewater industry is a plus.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful EHS programs and initiatives.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and EHS training and recordkeeping software applications (e.g. Gensuite, Intelex, and Vector).
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of EHS.
• Role may require up to 50% travel to assist with plant site operations teams.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The contents of this description are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Position Title: Plant Administrator Reports to: Plant Superintendent Location: Linden, New Jersey 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 Plant Administrator reporting directly to the Plant Superintendent. The position will be responsible for administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. Supports managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. The Plant Administrator is responsible for confidential and time-sensitive material. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Key Responsibilities and Important Duties

• Assistance with new hire(s) at the site on onboarding process
• Supplies Inventory
• Support weekly and monthly site inventory counts
• Maintain on-site inventory logs and support site lead on adjustments of such logs.
• Support on-site purchasing needs.
• Creation of purchase requests and communication with corporate procurement based on feedback from site lead and inventory logs.
• Accounts Receivables of inventory and record keeping
• Employee maintenance and support
• Update and distribute to org charts and contact lists.
• Upkeep training records in HRIS
• Provide administrative support in HRIS systems
• Assist with expense reports
• Assist with employee engagement and recruitment
• Keep record of daily staff meeting minutes
• Assist with future requests in setting up accounts with 3rd party vendors.
• Trailer and facilities management
• Responsible for mail receiving, marketing supplies, stationery, etc.
• Responsible for business relations, delivery receipts, lease agreements, packing slips, and any other paperwork that support 3rd party vendor’s product and/or service deliveries.
• Assistance on any special project(s) requested by HR department and/or Operations.

Job Requirements Qualifications

• College degree preferred

Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Proven Office Management experience
• Proven Administrative Assistant experience

Preferred Knowledge

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• An understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Knowledge in Environmental Protection, including associated plant systems, equipment, limits, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Personal Attributes

• 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 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 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).

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The contents of this description are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Position Title: Operations Supervisor Department: Operations Reports to: Plant Superintendent Location: Linden, New Jersey FLSA exemption status: Exempt Job Description Aries Clean Technologies is a state-of-the-art bio-solids gasification plant located in Linden, N.J. The Operations Supervisor is a day shift position responsible for providing strong leadership and supervision in the start-up, shutdown, and operation of the bio-solids gasification plant and plant equipment. This position provides direction, technical expertise and supervision to station operations associates and support teams. The Operations Supervisor will report to the Plant Superintendent. Key Responsibilities and Important Duties

• Supervise operation associates to effectively lead the plant operations staff.
• Ensure safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, and economic plant operation.
• Ensure procedural adherence of all operators and personnel regarding operating equipment and plant processes.
• Coordinate the daily operation of the gasification plant with the plant’s operating plan.
• Communicate with internal, external clients and government agencies as required.
• Establish high standards and provide leadership and motivation by training, appraising, coaching, counseling, rewarding and disciplining associates.
• Monitor Operator performance, associated with plant reliability and plant efficiency.
• Implement strategies to improve operator and plant efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain compliance with operating procedures and policies.
• Act as authority on site in absence of Plant Superintendent and Plant Manager and as Incident Commander during upset conditions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive implementation of lessons learned.
• Facilitate cooperation, communication, teamwork, and camaraderie.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide consistent and constructive feedback.
• Address any performance or behavior issues promptly.
• Focus on training and developing operators in day-to-day job functions and general operations principles.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years, preferred 7-10 years.
• Proven plant operations experience in a plant operation at a gasification plant, chemical plant, refinery, process plant or power plant in a supervisory role.
• Experience with a safety-first culture with proven experience with the LOTO process.
• Ability to work night shift during emergency conditions or to cover man-power shortages of shift.
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including both written and verbal.
• Understanding of federal, state, municipal and local permit limitations, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Able to foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity and inclusion.
• A successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to heat, cold, and humidity as position requires both indoor and outdoor functions in a 24/7 operation.
• Rotating shift work as needed.
• Able to work from a ladder or other elevated surface.
• Required to use a respirator, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment.
• Exposure to heavy industrial equipment.
• Lifting, bending, climbing, standing, walking
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Able to lift and carry 50lb.

Other Desirable Skills

• Operating experience with dryers, thermal oxidizers, and gasification.
• Technical certification or training in operations and familiarity.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The contents of this description are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Position Title: Outside Operator (Shift Operator) Department: Operations Reports to: O&M Manager  Location: Linden, New Jersey FLSA exemption status: Non-Exempt (covered) Job Description Under the direction of the O&M Manager, an outside operator performs the day-to-day operations of the Aries Linden sludge processing facility in Linden, NJ including plant operations, first line operations maintenance activities, and managing the site safety systems. The position requires monitoring the plant performance by managing individual equipment and systems within the operating areas, monitoring and managing outside safety systems, sampling of operating systems and in-process products, and general operations activities including routine rounds and readings of all outside operations.  Key Responsibilities and Important Duties

• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters while complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Personally responsible and accountable for individually following environmental, health and safety rules and regulations; contributes to ensuring the safety of the team.
• Under the direction of the Site Leader and/or Board Operator employee will be required to perform the duties necessary to ensure the following are completed:
  • All tasks and documentation for the assigned work
  • Non-routine work tasks assigned by operations manager.
• Communicates plant concerns and proposes corrective/contingency plans to operations manager and/or board operator.
• Maintains any necessary logbooks in a clear, concise, complete, and legible manner.
• Assists in training new or advancing operators in day-to-day job functions and general operations principles.
• Conducts sampling and analysis of product, by-products and intermediates for quality control/treatment requirements.
• Performs tasks, including operation of equipment and monitoring/management of individual rotating equipment.
• Prepares work requests to notify others of potentially unsafe, inefficient, environmentally unfriendly, or inoperable equipment.
• Carry out first line operations maintenance duties when required in order to keep the plant running smoothly.
• Assist in maintenance activities as needed including inspection rounds and readings, implementing safe work procedures, and ensuring equipment isolation for maintenance.

Job Requirements Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED. Process Plant Technology Degree preferred.
• 3+ years plant operating experience
• 2+ years in solids handling and solids processing or related industries (e.g., paper & pulp, gasification, power, wastewater, etc.)
• Prior experience in process plant operations highly desirable
• Prior experience with mobile equipment (forklift, aerial lift, telehandler, etc.) highly desirable

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel
• Willingness and ability to take direction and give input to site leader and board operator.
• Team oriented (e.g., ability to contribute as a team member through a positive “can-do” attitude).
• Versatility and willingness to perform multiple tasks across a variety of skill sets, as needed, within position detail.
• Some knowledge of chemical or petrochemical plant operations including basic chemistry principles, and familiarity with typical plant operations and safety documentation (e.g., Procedures, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Material Safety Data)
• A background in troubleshooting of process unit operations
• Basic competency in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) operation preferred.
• Experience with operation of plant equipment (e.g., process pumps, motors, belt drives, gearboxes, valves and compressors).
• Operation of mobile equipment (forklift and loader).

Working Conditions and Requirements

• Exposure to heat, cold, and humidity as position requires both indoor and outdoor functions in a 24/7 operation.
• Rotating shift work as needed.
• Available for call-out as needed.
• Able to work from a ladder or other elevated surface.
• Required to use a respirator, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment.
• Exposure to heavy industrial equipment.
• Lifting, bending, climbing, standing, walking
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Able to lift and carry 50lb.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The contents of this description are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Position Title: Control Room 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 Room 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.

  Job Requirements Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience 

• 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 

Preferred Knowledge 

• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.

Personal Attributes

• 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).

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The contents of this description are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.