Technical Field Advisor

PlanET, established in 2006 in Canada and 2013 in the US, is a pioneer in the North American agriculture and organics Anerobic Digestion (AD), Biogas and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) sectors. With experience in a diverse array of digester feedstock including manure, agricultural residuals, food waste, organic waste, deadstock, slaughterhouse waste and ethanol stillage, PlanET provides leading biogas technology and is dedicated to fostering the continued growth of the market in collaboration with developers across North America. PlanET (an affiliate of the German based PlanET Biogas Group GmbH founded in 1998) is deeply committed to sustainability and ranks among the leading AD & Biogas plant builders in the world. The company has designed, constructed and serviced 870 AD systems and 150 AD to RNG plants worldwide.

As part of the PlanET vision for North America, we are looking for the next Technical Field Advisor reporting to the Construction Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that safety of PlanET employees, PlanET subcontractors, and customers is paramount by

implementation of PlanET Safety Program rules.

• Manage projects to completion in adherence to the contracts to ensure no negative financial

impacts to the company. Create and maintain Master Project Schedule (update weekly)

• Ensure required equipment arrives when needed and is in proper condition via regular

expediting and inspection.

• Provide technical advisory and construction management support into project designs.

• Recognizes and corrects potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions and communicates

this to the Operations Manager.

• Establish PlanET specialized supervisory labor requirements for each project.

• Provide technical advice and knowledge to local third-party construction companies to ensure

the proper installation of PlanET’s proprietary technology.

• Ensures that all work performed meets required federal, state and local codes and is in

accordance with plant policies and procedures.

• Maintain a punch list of deficiencies and ensure all deficiency items are closed out in proper and

timely manner.

• Assist with growing our service division. May be required to be in the field to conduct service

maintenance at existing customers.

• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Industrial, mechanical construction experiences preferred

• Experience with tank erections or mechanical trades preferable

• Functional knowledge of mechanical components (valves, pipe fittings, bearings, motors,

gearboxes, etc.).

• Ability to read and/or interpret mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic blueprints or schematics.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization both

written and verbal; includes building relationships with team lead and department Manager.

• Experience building and maintaining a proper preventative maintenance program.

• Strong mechanical repair/troubleshooting and metal working skills.

• Strong organization skills and ability to adhere to tight timelines

• Frequent travel of up to 2 weeks required for the duration of each project.

• Results driven with strong communication and organizational skills.

• A self-starter and an independent worker

• Ability to speak, read, and write German would be an asset. * Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite of products

• Must have valid driver’s license and have the ability to work in Canada and the United States

Working Conditions:

• This job operates both indoors and outdoors in areas that are not environmentally controlled.

This job may be exposed to weather or under cover and in close physical proximity with others.

• Exposure to hazardous conditions and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and

analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual

inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines.

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours a day.

• Spend time bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pulling, pushing, lifting, grasping, or twisting

the body.

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently,

and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000