Lead Biogas Technician

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The Lead Biogas Technician will be required to work in a team environment to accomplish the operations and maintenance objectives identified by Seaboard Foods RNG Management. Lead technicians are expected to have a solid understanding of RNG systems, including core mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation components, and to demonstrate consistent adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards. You will be responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting, executing preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement efforts to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable performance of RNG facility operations. This role acts as the supervisory authority in lieu of an absent Area Supervisor of the operating area, requiring sound reasoning, decision-making, employee motivation, and communicative decisions for the team and
ensuring 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 processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh^® pork, 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 our farms creating 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

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

 

• Monitor and Optimize Process Performance: Utilize all operational variables
  and other key metrics to access 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 and
  plant processes by adjusting regimens and/or operating parameters and ensuring
  optimal 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 effluent
  movements, communicate with farms, and implement corrective measures to
  2025
• Maintain consistent operations.
• Understand and apply theoretical principles behind mixing anaerobic digester liquids (ADLs) and using recycled water for barn pit flushing.
• Quality Control and Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety and quality
  standards by an unwavering commitment to ensure safe practices and process
  consistency across systems.
• Technician Mentorship and Teambuilding: Lead by example for attitude,
  aptitude, and positivity. Coach and mentor other technicians on how to work
  collectively, collaborate, and motivate towards meeting business goals.
• Must respond to callouts as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned at management’s discretion.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Required:

• 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/field
  Biology and/or Chemistry experience preferred.
• Previous advanced experience in the gas compression field and/or processing
  plant environment preferred.

SCHEDULE

• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility. 
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to climb ladders or platforms.
• Must be able to wear all safety and production-related equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• 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 equal opportunity 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 as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.