Viresco, Latin for becoming green, is on a mission to alter the competitive landscape of renewable fuels production, helping move America closer to energy independence by combining a disruptive biochemical technology with advanced process engineering for anaerobic digestion. Our Turtle Lake process produces biogas that fuels two 1.6 megawatts generator sets and at capacity, we produce enough electricity to supply approximately 3000 2200 average sized households with renewable electricity.
Come Work with us and Be A Builder
At Viresco, we are looking for bright minds and “Builders” that thrive on change, care about sustainability and see how technology can change our world. If you are customer focused, a self-starter and you recognize the incredible technical and environmental impact we can have when our team works together with our customers to reduce our carbon footprint one gallon at a time then connect with us.
Our company is driven by integrity, passion and problem solving. We own our mistakes, figure out how to do it better and move on.
WeStrive for Excellence The constant pursuit of the Win-Win-Win for our Customers, our Environment and our Company.
BeAuthentic, always act with a high degree of integrity. Own your decisions and their outcomes, both good and bad. We will learn and move on.
WorkDeterminedand be courageous about asking questions and making sure you are heard, and take smart risks. Ask why not and Be Present with positive energy, and a can-do attitude.
In short, we require self-starters, risk takers and problem solvers who are ready to roll up their sleeves and get involved in finding a Better Way. We’re always looking for honest, passionate and smart people to join our team and this is how we define a Builder. We’ve accomplished a lot in our short history and we have aggressive goals and plans.
If you think you’ve got what it takes, you’re a problem solver with good mechanical aptitude then send a resume or letter introducing yourself to [email protected] . We are looking forward to meeting you.
Position Objective
Plant operatorsThe Lab Technician plays a key role in the success of our company and ensure that the plant operates safely, efficiently and in compliance with all ofall of our regulatory permits. The Plant operators perform a variety of skilled operationalLab Technician performs tasks throughout the day which includes interfacing with our SCADA system, running analytical tests and performing technical maintenance work supporting the operation.laboratory.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesPLANT/MECHANICAL OPERATIONS
-Creates a safe work environment
-Performs digester and wastewater laboratory analysis to monitor and optimize the health and operation ofOperates the Viresco anaerobic digestion process. by monitoring equipment, gauges and charts in the digester, electrical generation, and waste treatment processes.
-Records and analyzes statistical data concerning plant operations ensuring that the plant is running as specified.
-Troubleshoots failures and malfunctions to determine the root cause and maintains, operates, repairs and replaces laboratory equipment as necessary, including ordering supplies and equipment.
- Sets up trials, procedures, and policies to investigate biological and chemical processes.Maintains, modifies or repairs instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeter and other water quality monitoring equipment.
-Collects samples for testing and reporting and performs lab analysis for process control.
GENERAL
-Maintains a clean and presentable plant lab environment that represents personal pride in your work and your company.
-Provides technical support to Operations staff.Viresco runs 24 hours a day and 365 days a week. Operator shifts will change quarterly and operators will be required to work rotating holidays
-Assures that plant operates within required standards
-Monitors performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plant
-Provides back-up to related positions
-Other duties and project work as assigned or apparent
-Must be able to lift 50 pounds
-Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have the ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations. Must be able to quickly and accurately gather pertinent information and be able to communicate this information professionally and precisely throughout the company. Must be able to additional education about wastewater and anaerobic digestion and communicate and apply principles.
Must be able to perform all tasks in a safety conscious manner and always have your eye on safety.
Must be able to communicate safety requirements and training for the lab environment
Must be able to update and maintain the SDS documentation.
Must use good judgment and be able to assess problems and situations and recommend a path forward and evaluate alternatives to resolve the problem.
A great team promotes a cooperative atmosphere and a big part of this comes from having a positive attitude. We are looking for someone who can maintain a cooperative working relationship with co-workers and others both inside and outside of the business.
Must have commitment to the organization; willingness to take initiative; dependability; maturity in relationships with other; and self-confidence. Must represent the organization to other agencies staff and citizens with a courteous, respectful, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude in all telephone and personal contact.
Must be able to produce quality, accurate work. Must be able to detect and correct errors. Must be able to utilize work time properly and productively. Must be able to troubleshoot lab errors and train coworkers on lab procedures.
The preferred candidate should have a knowledge or training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field. Knowledge of wastewater operations a plus. Should have skill in the operation of a variety of lab equipment, pumps, gauges, and other common tools. Must have the ability to perform control calculations.
Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media. Must have the ability to operate computer equipment up to extended periods of time. Must be able to use a computer, common hand and power tools, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a variety of lab equipment.
Desirable Training and Experience
Wastewater/Water chemistry Operator Certification
Two years’ experience operating a wastewater plant.Anaerobic and aerobic wastewater treatment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
