Biogas Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Lead Biogas Technician opportunity in our Texas operations. In this highly impactful role, you will be responsible forworking in a team environment to accomplish the operations and maintenance objectives identified by Seaboard Foods RNG Management. Leadtechnicians are expected to have a solid understanding of RNG systems, including coremechanical, electrical, and instrumentation components, and to demonstrate consistentadherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards. You will be responsible forperforming advanced troubleshooting, executing preventative maintenance, andsupporting continuous improvement efforts to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliableperformance of RNG facility operations. This role acts as the supervisory authority inlieu of an absent Area Supervisor of the operating area, requiring sound reasoning,decision-making, employee motivation, and communicative decisions for the team andensuring safe, reliable operations.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processingplantto producePrairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home.Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on ourfarmscreating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and Optimize Process Performance: Utilize all operational variables
  and other key metrics to assess operating conditions and improve reliability and
  efficient methane concentrations in processed gas.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Identify, diagnose, and correct complex process
  issues, including equipment malfunctions and all plant/system inefficiencies.
• Plant Process and Gathering System Oversight: Troubleshoot all systems andplant processes by adjusting regimens and/or operating parameters and ensuringoptimal system performance. Apply knowledge of temperature, pressure, and
  boiling point relationships to optimize process operations.
• ADL/SMP/LS- Effluent Oversight: Analyze causes and impacts of effluentmovements, communicate with farms, and implement corrective measures to5.2025maintain consistent operations. Understand and apply theoretical principles behind
  mixing anaerobic digester liquids (ADLs) and using recycled water for barn pitflushing.
• Quality Control and Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety and qualitystandards by an unwavering commitment to ensure safe practices and processconsistency across systems.
• Technician Mentorship and Teambuilding: Lead by example for attitude,aptitude, and positivity. Coach and mentor other technicians on how to workcollectively, collaborate, and motivate towards meeting business goals.
• Must respond to callouts as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned at management's discretion.

QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret in the English language
  correspondence, general business reports, professional journals, technical
  procedures, governmental regulations, or reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
  customers and visitors.
• 3+ years of experience in a chemical or petrochemical environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable MVR.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree or Technical school diploma or related degree program/fieldpreferred. Biology and/or Chemistry experience preferred.
• Previous advanced experience in the gas compression field and/or processing
  plant environment preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and workdemandslisted here represent those an employee shouldpossessto successfully perform the job's essential functions.Reasonable accommodation may bemadeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tomove around the facility.
• The employee must regularly lift and moveup to25pounds andoccasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the workenvironment is dependenton which environment you are in
• The hours and days of work areestablishedby departmental needs and at the discretion of management.After-hours, weekends,and overnight travel as requested.

WHYSEABOARDFOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site:https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status asadisabled individual, or any other status protected by law.