Shift operator/Technician

Grissan Renewable Energy
Lebanon, KY 40033
Send resume to ashley.lewter@grissan.com

Job Specification
Job title: Shift Operator/Technician
Reporting to: Process Team Leader
Location: RNG1, Lebanon, KY, US
Pay: $24 per hour
Purpose:
To safely carry out operations to meet or exceed the daily input and output targets. Apply operational
policies and risk assessments to ensure that day to day operations are compliant, are carried out safely, efficiently and effectively, to the highest quality, positively driving the performance of the site(s). Assist the
Process Team Leader with continually improving processes working towards Manufacturing Excellence. Report daily on the site OEE/KPI’s documenting contributing factors when targets have not been met.
Assist where required to document operational procedures and risk assessments, review and highlight when
updates are required. Carry out first line maintenance tasks as per CMMS. The is a 24/7 facility and this role is night shift (7p-7a), twelve (12) hour shift in a 1-3-3 schedule in a startup
environment. Optimism is crucial during tough moments. We are looking for people who can approach
complex problems with curiosity and offer solutions while fostering an encouraging atmosphere that uplifts
peers an keeps morale high. We seek someone who values diverse perspectives, actively listens, and can give
and receive constructive feedback.
Key Tasks of the role:  Hazard Identification & Reporting, ensuring the safety of yourself, colleagues, and visitors to site by
identifying and addressing any hazards, potential hazards and safety issues on site.  Ensure that the processes are operating at maximum in-puts, out-puts and efficiencies while
operational plant is maintained to the highest level of safety and environmental standards.  Ensure that your processes are operated as per operational standards and specified control
parameters/tolerances.  The Technician will be responsible for the start-up, shutdown, and routine operation of the digesters.  This position will be responsible for all autonomous and preventative maintenance to equipment that
includes but is not limited to cleaning, testing, inspecting, oiling, etc. It will drive and support
efficient, highly productive operations in a demanding setting.  Ensure the completion of all operational logs and all required compliance and financial data whilst on
shift.  Laise regularly with Maintenance.  Responsible for troubleshooting and performing routine repairs, maintaining all equipment and
preventing malfunctions that could lead to repairs or downtime.  Responsible for cleaning work areas and break areas, 5S duties, upkeep of trash, etc.  Operating heavy equipment and machinery.  Responsible for maintaining general standards on the site, ensuring the site is ‘Visitor Ready at All
Times’ and will include general housekeeping responsibilities and basic maintenance/facilities
management type tasks. Fifty percent (50%) or more time will be spent outdoors.  Clearing and power washing of production areas and other relevant site zones to maintain clear, safe
working areas. During winter months assist with snow clearing and distributing salt as required. Summary: The above is a summary of the key duties the job-holder is expected to perform. It is possible that
from time to time you will be requested to carry out other duties which are not listed in this job description.
Qualifications and Experience:  Minimum 2 years’ experience performing Chemical Operator duties or similar in an advanced
manufacturing environment or equivalent industry.  Ability to work in a cross-functional, self-directed work team.  Critical and logical thinking skills.  Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills.  Technical writing experience developing standard operating procedures and other written
correspondence.  Proficiency with computers and Microsoft systems such as Outlook, Excel, etc. Requirements:  While this position is night shift, the employee must be able to work any shift as needed and required
by business necessity, with or without advanced notice.  Must be capable of regular attendance and working a variety of shifts, including but not limited to 12
hours shifts, and overtime hours, as needed.  Other/Outside employment while working at Grissan must be approved in writing. Physical Requirements:  Daily use of computer  Reaching with hands and arms sometimes above shoulders.  Use tools and other machinery required to perform basic maintenance tasks.  Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from
elevated platforms, aerial lifts, ladders, and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and
supplies and/or exert up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls and machinery.  Frequent and extensive walking required in this position, including need to walk up and down stairs.  Bending, stretching, pulling, pushing, twisting, walking, standing, sitting, lifting, climbing, working at
heights, working in confined spaces, stooping.  Ability to wear a respirator with or without an accommodation.  Will be required to work in hazardous environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or
temperature conditions, to wear and work in personnel protective equipment.
Benefits  Paid Vacation and Holidays  Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one  FSA
 401K match
 EAP
 Maternity/Paternity Leave
Grissan is a tobacco-free site. This includes all forms of tobacco including chew and e-cigarettes, vapes, etc.
GRISSAN PRINCIPLES & BEHAVIOURS:
It’s not just about what we do but how we do it. Below are Grissan’s 4 key principles & behaviours.
We actively encourage all who work for Grissan to engage with & demonstrate these on a daily basis. They provide
guidance to support us in working together as one team. Working this way, we will be continually improving to
ensure that we stay ahead of our competition.
CORE SPIRIT
(CO – Collaborative; RE S – Responsible; PI – Pioneering; T – Talented)
COLLABORATIVE
Working together to share knowledge across the Grissan Family; no silos, no fences but bridges and
open minds. We all have a part to play, working within our own teams and collaborating across teams. We
encourage partnership style working throughout all functions allowing us to combine
knowledge, skills and expertise. We use our whole talent pool to overcome everyday challenges and
achieve our goals.
RESPONSIBLE
We take personal responsibility for ensuring that Health & Safety excellence and protecting
the environment are embedded in everything we do. We do what we say we will, when we say we will do
it and we take responsibility and ownership. We are trustworthy (honest and true to ourselves and all
those we work with). We are respectful – treating each other as we would want to be treated. We
acknowledge the benefits of confidentiality and protecting our innovations and ideas to ensure
that Grissan always maintains its competitive advantage.
PIONEERING
We encourage thinking and behaviour that differentiates us from our competition. We openly and
respectfully challenge thought processes, we ‘think outside the box’ and we
always share innovative ideas and good practice across our teams. We continue to lead the way in
developing our technologies to deliver a sustainable, low carbon future – with a vision to be the world’s
largest biogas company. TALENTED
We use our knowledge, experience and skills to the best of our ability to ensure we all deliver to the
highest standards in our own roles. We utilise the ‘hidden talents’ that we might possess for the wider
interests of Grissan. In return, appreciation will be shown through recognition, reward, training