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Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
Troubleshoot malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices and equipment related to the Plant equipment (compressors, pumps, electrical wiring on high voltage systems, etc.)
I have the following number of years of experience as a Plant Operator or similar position:
Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
High voltage electrical systems (we have 4160 volts)
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Bring Your Mechanical, Electrical Skills to the Leader in Alternative Fuels

This is an opportunity to leverage your strong mechanical and electrical skills at a plant producing and storing green alternative fuel (liquid natural gas, or LNG), and enjoy a unique schedule rotation that gives you seven days off in a row each month. As a Plant Operator at our Willis, Texas LNG Plant, you will maintain, inspect, and repair equipment, and maintain the facility's esthetically pleasing appearance. Quick question for you - click here You will gain new skills and knowledge, work with a strong and experienced team, and there is a fair amount of overtime built into the schedule. You can also feel pride knowing that your efforts are supporting an American fuel resource that is better for the environment.

Clean Energy is the driving force moving America to use natural gas for transportation, and a global leader in expanding international natural gas vehicle markets. With experience and expertise built over more than a decade, we are committed to helping our customers -- companies operating all kinds of fleets from the goods movement sector to refuse and public transit, to shuttles and taxi fleets -- gain the measurable economic and environmental advantages of natural gas fueling. We have more than 1000 employees and are continuing to expand our 550+ station portfolio.

Pictured: The tower and tank at Clean Energy's Pickens LNG Plant in Willis, Texas. The facility began delivering fuel to customers in 2006. The plant has an 800,000-gallon LNG storage tank for reserves to meet unexpected LNG demand from Clean Energy's customers and to accommodate plant maintenance procedures.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualifications for this role you will have a high school diploma or equivalent. To be a good fit for the Plant Operator opportunity, you also should have:
  • Three to five years of experience in plant operations, preferably in oil or gas facilities, and ideally in LNG facilities Quick question for you - click here
  • Proficiency in human machine interface (HMI) applications
  • Computer savvy, including:
    • Experience with maintenance management systems (MMS), and comfort entering data and attributes
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with both electrical and mechanical maintenance, including the ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues. Specifically, you will need the skill to:
    • Diagnose and repair electrical problems such as current overloads, ground faults, open circuits and faulty relay logic
    • Monitor, check and correct phase imbalances, current draw, low voltage power supplies, pressure transmitters, relay logic and programmable logic control operation
    • Diagnose and repair mechanical problems including high and low pressure gas flow restrictions, interstage gas compressor temperatures and pressures, and pressure regulator variance
    • Monitor, interpret, check and correct operational trends in reciprocating and screw type gas compressors
  • Familiarity & experience with MOST of the following:
    • Cryogenic operations (you'll work with LNG stored at -261°).
    • PLC programming and troubleshooting; experience with Allen Bradley and/or GE PLC software preferred
    • Plant safety procedures
    • Chemical testing
    • Water chemistry
In addition, you should have the following core competencies and characteristics
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to take the initiative and serve as a reliable and dependable team member
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • The disposition to perform effectively and successfully in stressful situations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Experience working an alternative work schedule
  • The ability to learn new processes, tools and methods quickly
You also will need to be flexible in your schedule. Here's a quick overview of how the "DuPont" schedule works: over a four-week cycle you will work four consecutive shifts followed by three days off. Then you'll work three consecutive shifts followed by four days off. In the course of each 4-week cycle there is always a stretch of seven days off. These are 12-hour shifts, so you'll work 36 hours one week and 48 the next -- providing you with built-in overtime. The team rotates days and nights, so you'll need to be willing to work both. The plant operates 24x7, so you will have to work holidays when the come up in your schedule rotation.

The Role

Reporting to the Plant Manager, as Plant Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment, maintaining the overall upkeep of the plant, and responding to emergency calls as needed. Your mission will be to ensure everything is up and running smoothly and efficiently.
 
You'll join a seasoned team, including four other Plant Operators. At times you'll work in tandem with one of your peers on two-person duties, but you'll often work alone. You should also be capable and comfortable being in charge and working autonomously. 

Your specific duties will fall into three main areas. Your general responsibilities will include:
  • Making periodic inspections of Plant equipment to determine proper and normal operating conditions. You'll check and record operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, compare to trends and have the ability to make corrections as needed.
  • Reviewing daily operating reports and other records to ensure specified operating characteristics in control of the Plant equipment.
  • Detecting and correcting faulty and malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices and equipment related to LNG equipment.
  • Diagnosing equipment malfunctions during emergencies and directing activities to restore normal operation or to shut down malfunctioning unit.
  • Installing, removing and modifying equipment.
  • Notifying Plant Supervisor and/or Operations Manager of shutdown or major changes in power output of unit, preparatory to transfer of load to other units.
  • Maintaining all Plant equipment and structures in accordance with manufacturers' and Clean Energy guidelines.
  • Cooperating with routine and special tests and plant inspections to improve operations and maintain safe working conditions.
Your electrical activities will include:
  • Inspecting, maintaining and adjusting electrical equipment such as, but not limited to electrical wiring, conduit, panels, switchgears, switches, gauges, transducers, solenoids, gas dryers, actuators, motors, meters, frequency drives and controls for safe and proper operating condition. Quick question for you - click here
  • Repairing, replacing, and adjusting malfunctioning equipment to restore proper operating conditions specified in regulations and repair manuals.
With regard to mechanical operations, you will:
  • Inspect, maintain and adjust mechanical equipment such as, but not limited to, compressors, pumps, engines, intercoolers, after coolers, heat exchangers, piping, tubing, fittings, filters, traps, gas dryers, fasteners, valves and actuators for safe and proper operating condition.
  • Repair, replace, and adjust malfunctioning equipment to restore proper operating condition specified in regulations and repair manuals.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: two of your key activities will be assisting drivers with the transfer of LNG fuel from the storage tanks to tanker trucks, and taking regular readings on various equipment around the plant as well as working with the control room.

What's in It for You

Professional development
You will expand your experience and skills in this role. Most likely LNG will be new to you, and you'll probably work with some equipment you haven't seen before. Even if you're familiar with LNG, this is a complex facility and you'll have new skills to learn. For example, you'll learn water chemistry if you don't already know it.

Career opportunities
Clean Energy is a rapidly growing and thriving organization. We have strong training and promote from within whenever possible. Though you could be content and feel a strong sense of pride working in this role for years to come, if you'd like to continue to advance your career, we anticipate opportunities for our proven performers. Some opportunities could require relocation.

Solid growth
Clean Energy has the right solutions at the right time, as more and more organizations are exploring alternative fuel vehicles and solutions. For instance, in October 2016 we opened a new state-of-the-art CNG station, in partnership with FedEx, in Oklahoma City. The station that will allow over 100 FedEx Freight Class 8 trucks (big-rigs) to use the convenience of fast-fueling as well as money-saving time-fueling.

Compelling value proposition
You probably already knew that natural gas burns much more cleanly than gasoline and diesel, producing significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. Clean Energy helps companies and public organizations meet aggressive environmental goals. But natural gas fuel is also cheaper (~$1.50 cheaper per gallon than diesel), domestically abundant, and it works. And using natural gas reduces America's dependence on foreign oil.

Proven strong leadership
You will join a team of accomplished, seasoned professionals at Clean Energy, led by Andrew Littlefair. Mr. Littlefair served as President of Pickens Fuel Corp (PFC), predecessor company of Clean Energy, which he co-founded in 1997 with Boone Pickens and was Staff Assistant to then President Ronald Reagan in the Office of Presidential Advance from 1983 to 1987. Our executive team's profiles can be viewed at CleanEnergyFuels.com. Clicking on this link will open a new browser window, but be sure to come back to submit your resume!

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive wage, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and other insurances, a 401(k) plan with discretionary company match, paid time off and more.

Pictured: The Pickens Plant is a key part of America's Natural Gas Highway™, our network of over 550 (and growing) LNG and CNG fueling stations ensuring fleets are powered for both short routes across town and long hauls across North America.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, it is absolutely vital that you are extremely reliable and dependable. You may be called to the plant on short notice to make repairs, handle a problem with the outputs or respond to a shutdown -- and we're looking for a professional who has the experience and drive to consistently and satisfactorily handle these types of issues and high pressure situations. To sum it up, you should be highly responsive, quick acting and trustworthy. You may be the only person making decisions from the site at times, so you'll need to be competent and confident, with strong reasoning skills. You will be calm under pressure and think before you act.

Additionally, to be successful at that Pickens Plant, you'll need to be a team player, able to work effectively with the other operators. We have no weak links on this team and they'll expect you to meet their high standards.

The Facility

The Pickens Plant -- LNG Production and Storage

Clean Energy dedicated its first LNG plant to the company's founder, Boone Pickens, in May 2006. Located in Willis, Texas, approximately 60 miles north of Houston, the Pickens Plant adds significant liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity and storage for Clean Energy.

The Pickens Plant, which can produce up to 100,000 gallons of vehicle-grade LNG per day, includes truck loading facilities and a 800,000-gallon storage tank. The LNG plant receives natural gas from the pipeline, chills it to liquefied form and stores it at low pressure for delivery to a growing public- and private-sector customer base. LNG is 600 times denser than natural gas, making it easily transportable and highly efficient as a fuel for heavy-duty, long-distance fleets, such as those serving major ports around the country, the newest adopters of heavy-duty LNG vehicles.

Adding this facility to Clean Energy's resource mix for LNG fueling services has increased the available supply of LNG for customers and provided important flexibility and backup. Clean Energy is a critical link in the energy supply chain for many fleets around the country and intends to maintain its excellent record in keeping those fleets fueled, day in and day out.

About Us

Taking the Lead in Clean-air Transportation

Clean Energy has a broad customer base in the solid waste, transit, ports, shuttle, taxi, trucking, airport and municipal fleet markets. We have the most experience in inventing and manufacturing today's natural gas technologies. We develop, manufacture, supply, install and service the equipment at natural gas stations across North America.

Clean Energy owns and operates LNG plants and renewable processing facilities, producing CNG, LNG and Redeem (RNG) fuels for our own stations and our clients' stations. Our network of over 550 LNG and CNG fueling stations ensures fleets are powered for both short routes across town and long hauls across North America. Our stations are fueling service vehicles at 37+ major airports, and our strategically located truck-friendly CNG and LNG fueling stations, the network we call America's Natural Gas Highway™, are designed to keep heavy duty fleets fueled up and on the road.

The Clean Energy vision extends beyond servicing the high fuel-use requirements of fleet operators. We are committed to helping businesses access the measurable advantages of clean-fuel solutions. Simultaneously, we are committed to protecting our environment as the leader in clean-air transportation. Clean Energy has proven that business and environmental goals can indeed find common ground, with mutually profitable results. Our vision and efforts have received recognition and awards from business and environmental organizations alike.

Bring Your Mechanical, Electrical Skills to the Leader in Alternative Fuels

This is an opportunity to leverage your strong mechanical and electrical skills at a plant producing and storing green alternative fuel (liquid natural gas, or LNG), and enjoy a unique schedule rotation that gives you seven days off in a row each month. As a Plant Operator at our Willis, Texas LNG Plant, you will maintain, inspect, and repair equipment, and maintain the facility's esthetically pleasing appearance. Quick question for you - click here You will gain new skills and knowledge, work with a strong and experienced team, and there is a fair amount of overtime built into the schedule. You can also feel pride knowing that your efforts are supporting an American fuel resource that is better for the environment.

Clean Energy is the driving force moving America to use natural gas for transportation, and a global leader in expanding international natural gas vehicle markets. With experience and expertise built over more than a decade, we are committed to helping our customers -- companies operating all kinds of fleets from the goods movement sector to refuse and public transit, to shuttles and taxi fleets -- gain the measurable economic and environmental advantages of natural gas fueling. We have more than 1000 employees and are continuing to expand our 550+ station portfolio.

Pictured: The tower and tank at Clean Energy's Pickens LNG Plant in Willis, Texas. The facility began delivering fuel to customers in 2006. The plant has an 800,000-gallon LNG storage tank for reserves to meet unexpected LNG demand from Clean Energy's customers and to accommodate plant maintenance procedures.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualifications for this role you will have a high school diploma or equivalent. To be a good fit for the Plant Operator opportunity, you also should have:
  • Three to five years of experience in plant operations, preferably in oil or gas facilities, and ideally in LNG facilities Quick question for you - click here
  • Proficiency in human machine interface (HMI) applications
  • Computer savvy, including:
    • Experience with maintenance management systems (MMS), and comfort entering data and attributes
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with both electrical and mechanical maintenance, including the ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues. Specifically, you will need the skill to:
    • Diagnose and repair electrical problems such as current overloads, ground faults, open circuits and faulty relay logic
    • Monitor, check and correct phase imbalances, current draw, low voltage power supplies, pressure transmitters, relay logic and programmable logic control operation
    • Diagnose and repair mechanical problems including high and low pressure gas flow restrictions, interstage gas compressor temperatures and pressures, and pressure regulator variance
    • Monitor, interpret, check and correct operational trends in reciprocating and screw type gas compressors
  • Familiarity & experience with MOST of the following:
    • Cryogenic operations (you'll work with LNG stored at -261°).
    • PLC programming and troubleshooting; experience with Allen Bradley and/or GE PLC software preferred
    • Plant safety procedures
    • Chemical testing
    • Water chemistry
In addition, you should have the following core competencies and characteristics
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to take the initiative and serve as a reliable and dependable team member
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • The disposition to perform effectively and successfully in stressful situations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Experience working an alternative work schedule
  • The ability to learn new processes, tools and methods quickly
You also will need to be flexible in your schedule. Here's a quick overview of how the "DuPont" schedule works: over a four-week cycle you will work four consecutive shifts followed by three days off. Then you'll work three consecutive shifts followed by four days off. In the course of each 4-week cycle there is always a stretch of seven days off. These are 12-hour shifts, so you'll work 36 hours one week and 48 the next -- providing you with built-in overtime. The team rotates days and nights, so you'll need to be willing to work both. The plant operates 24x7, so you will have to work holidays when the come up in your schedule rotation.

The Role

Reporting to the Plant Manager, as Plant Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment, maintaining the overall upkeep of the plant, and responding to emergency calls as needed. Your mission will be to ensure everything is up and running smoothly and efficiently.
 
You'll join a seasoned team, including four other Plant Operators. At times you'll work in tandem with one of your peers on two-person duties, but you'll often work alone. You should also be capable and comfortable being in charge and working autonomously. 

Your specific duties will fall into three main areas. Your general responsibilities will include:
  • Making periodic inspections of Plant equipment to determine proper and normal operating conditions. You'll check and record operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, compare to trends and have the ability to make corrections as needed.
  • Reviewing daily operating reports and other records to ensure specified operating characteristics in control of the Plant equipment.
  • Detecting and correcting faulty and malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices and equipment related to LNG equipment.
  • Diagnosing equipment malfunctions during emergencies and directing activities to restore normal operation or to shut down malfunctioning unit.
  • Installing, removing and modifying equipment.
  • Notifying Plant Supervisor and/or Operations Manager of shutdown or major changes in power output of unit, preparatory to transfer of load to other units.
  • Maintaining all Plant equipment and structures in accordance with manufacturers' and Clean Energy guidelines.
  • Cooperating with routine and special tests and plant inspections to improve operations and maintain safe working conditions.
Your electrical activities will include:
  • Inspecting, maintaining and adjusting electrical equipment such as, but not limited to electrical wiring, conduit, panels, switchgears, switches, gauges, transducers, solenoids, gas dryers, actuators, motors, meters, frequency drives and controls for safe and proper operating condition. Quick question for you - click here
  • Repairing, replacing, and adjusting malfunctioning equipment to restore proper operating conditions specified in regulations and repair manuals.
With regard to mechanical operations, you will:
  • Inspect, maintain and adjust mechanical equipment such as, but not limited to, compressors, pumps, engines, intercoolers, after coolers, heat exchangers, piping, tubing, fittings, filters, traps, gas dryers, fasteners, valves and actuators for safe and proper operating condition.
  • Repair, replace, and adjust malfunctioning equipment to restore proper operating condition specified in regulations and repair manuals.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: two of your key activities will be assisting drivers with the transfer of LNG fuel from the storage tanks to tanker trucks, and taking regular readings on various equipment around the plant as well as working with the control room.

What's in It for You

Professional development
You will expand your experience and skills in this role. Most likely LNG will be new to you, and you'll probably work with some equipment you haven't seen before. Even if you're familiar with LNG, this is a complex facility and you'll have new skills to learn. For example, you'll learn water chemistry if you don't already know it.

Career opportunities
Clean Energy is a rapidly growing and thriving organization. We have strong training and promote from within whenever possible. Though you could be content and feel a strong sense of pride working in this role for years to come, if you'd like to continue to advance your career, we anticipate opportunities for our proven performers. Some opportunities could require relocation.

Solid growth
Clean Energy has the right solutions at the right time, as more and more organizations are exploring alternative fuel vehicles and solutions. For instance, in October 2016 we opened a new state-of-the-art CNG station, in partnership with FedEx, in Oklahoma City. The station that will allow over 100 FedEx Freight Class 8 trucks (big-rigs) to use the convenience of fast-fueling as well as money-saving time-fueling.

Compelling value proposition
You probably already knew that natural gas burns much more cleanly than gasoline and diesel, producing significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. Clean Energy helps companies and public organizations meet aggressive environmental goals. But natural gas fuel is also cheaper (~$1.50 cheaper per gallon than diesel), domestically abundant, and it works. And using natural gas reduces America's dependence on foreign oil.

Proven strong leadership
You will join a team of accomplished, seasoned professionals at Clean Energy, led by Andrew Littlefair. Mr. Littlefair served as President of Pickens Fuel Corp (PFC), predecessor company of Clean Energy, which he co-founded in 1997 with Boone Pickens and was Staff Assistant to then President Ronald Reagan in the Office of Presidential Advance from 1983 to 1987. Our executive team's profiles can be viewed at CleanEnergyFuels.com. Clicking on this link will open a new browser window, but be sure to come back to submit your resume!

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive wage, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and other insurances, a 401(k) plan with discretionary company match, paid time off and more.

Pictured: The Pickens Plant is a key part of America's Natural Gas Highway™, our network of over 550 (and growing) LNG and CNG fueling stations ensuring fleets are powered for both short routes across town and long hauls across North America.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, it is absolutely vital that you are extremely reliable and dependable. You may be called to the plant on short notice to make repairs, handle a problem with the outputs or respond to a shutdown -- and we're looking for a professional who has the experience and drive to consistently and satisfactorily handle these types of issues and high pressure situations. To sum it up, you should be highly responsive, quick acting and trustworthy. You may be the only person making decisions from the site at times, so you'll need to be competent and confident, with strong reasoning skills. You will be calm under pressure and think before you act.

Additionally, to be successful at that Pickens Plant, you'll need to be a team player, able to work effectively with the other operators. We have no weak links on this team and they'll expect you to meet their high standards.

The Facility

The Pickens Plant -- LNG Production and Storage

Clean Energy dedicated its first LNG plant to the company's founder, Boone Pickens, in May 2006. Located in Willis, Texas, approximately 60 miles north of Houston, the Pickens Plant adds significant liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity and storage for Clean Energy.

The Pickens Plant, which can produce up to 100,000 gallons of vehicle-grade LNG per day, includes truck loading facilities and a 800,000-gallon storage tank. The LNG plant receives natural gas from the pipeline, chills it to liquefied form and stores it at low pressure for delivery to a growing public- and private-sector customer base. LNG is 600 times denser than natural gas, making it easily transportable and highly efficient as a fuel for heavy-duty, long-distance fleets, such as those serving major ports around the country, the newest adopters of heavy-duty LNG vehicles.

Adding this facility to Clean Energy's resource mix for LNG fueling services has increased the available supply of LNG for customers and provided important flexibility and backup. Clean Energy is a critical link in the energy supply chain for many fleets around the country and intends to maintain its excellent record in keeping those fleets fueled, day in and day out.

About Us

Taking the Lead in Clean-air Transportation

Clean Energy has a broad customer base in the solid waste, transit, ports, shuttle, taxi, trucking, airport and municipal fleet markets. We have the most experience in inventing and manufacturing today's natural gas technologies. We develop, manufacture, supply, install and service the equipment at natural gas stations across North America.

Clean Energy owns and operates LNG plants and renewable processing facilities, producing CNG, LNG and Redeem (RNG) fuels for our own stations and our clients' stations. Our network of over 550 LNG and CNG fueling stations ensures fleets are powered for both short routes across town and long hauls across North America. Our stations are fueling service vehicles at 37+ major airports, and our strategically located truck-friendly CNG and LNG fueling stations, the network we call America's Natural Gas Highway™, are designed to keep heavy duty fleets fueled up and on the road.

The Clean Energy vision extends beyond servicing the high fuel-use requirements of fleet operators. We are committed to helping businesses access the measurable advantages of clean-fuel solutions. Simultaneously, we are committed to protecting our environment as the leader in clean-air transportation. Clean Energy has proven that business and environmental goals can indeed find common ground, with mutually profitable results. Our vision and efforts have received recognition and awards from business and environmental organizations alike.
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