What are the responsibilities and job description for the Renewable Energy Process Engineer position at Amp Americas?
Amp Americas: A Leader in Renewable Energy
Amp Americas is a vertically-integrated company that specializes in the production of RNG (Renewable Natural Gas). Our team of experts has over a decade of experience in developing, managing, operating, and maintaining RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable transportation fuel, and power.
Job Description
The Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of our RNG assets, maximizing uptime and production, while optimizing reliability and performance. This position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Operations Engineering and requires close collaboration with operations and engineering staff to troubleshoot issues, commission new plants, and implement process improvements.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and execute process improvement projects for AMP facilities digesting biomass into biogas and upgrading into RNG.
- Prioritize and propose projects, determining cost and financial performance.
- Source and procure equipment, ensuring quality through FAT Testing and shop visits.
- Determine scope of work for vendors, facilitating correct installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Work cross-functionally for controls upgrades, operational changes, and other initiatives.
- Successfully commission process changes and identify/troubleshoot issues at biogas upgrading plants.
- Create action plans for resolving issues by evaluating operation targets, unit performance, and limitations.
- Interface with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and monitor project metrics, manage project data, and incorporate lessons learned.
- Summarize operating trends and engineering data, recommending corresponding actions to plant management.
- Collaborate with Vendors and Plant Managers to develop SOPs and training material for operations staff.
- Manage vendors to improve reliability and lower operating costs.
- Perform Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs) and implement solutions with support from plant management.
- Train new operators on root cause analysis and optimal plant operation.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Paid time off and company paid holidays.
- Opportunity to build upon your career in a company on the cutting edge of the RNG industry.
