Senior Plant Operator​/Shift Supervisor

Title:

Senior Plant Operator / Shift Supervisor, Level 1-3

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Type/

Hours:

Full-time position (Shift-work expectation)

Pay: $28-36 per hour

Outlined specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by all employees. Essential Functions are not intended to reflect all duties performed.

Oberon Fuels is a renewable products company focused on producing low-carbon molecules—including renewable dimethyl ether (DME), methanol, natural gas, and hydrogen—from waste-based and renewable feed stocks. Using proprietary technology, Oberon converts biogenic and recycled carbon sources into clean-burning fuels and sustainable chemical products for transportation, power generation, industrial, and aerosol applications.

By transforming waste into high-value renewable molecules, Oberon helps companies decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors while maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure. Our renewable DME provides a practical pathway to decarbonize propellant applications, LPG and deliver renewable hydrogen, while our renewable methanol serves as a drop-in replacement for existing methanol applications and emerging low-carbon fuel markets.

With the world’s first commercial-scale renewable DME plant and a growing pipeline of projects capable of producing hundreds of millions of gallons per year, Oberon is helping accelerate the transition to a circular, low-carbon economy. Our approach is built on a vision of local feedstock, local production, and local consumption—creating jobs, strengthening communities, and turning waste into value.

Primary objective of the Senior Plant Operator/Shift Supervisor (Level 1-3) is to monitor and maintain all plant systems during continuous production runs as well as during idling or shutdown periods. This role operates with limited supervision and is expected to independently respond to routine operating conditions and troubleshoot operational issues. The Senior Operator is expected to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the Maverick facility and its operating systems.

They are fully familiar with the operating procedures, safety requirements, and company policies governing the processing units. They are responsible for operation of the plant using the PLC system as a “Board Operator”. They are accountable for making operating and maintenance decisions as required to ensure proper and safe operation of the facility.

The Senior Plant Operator performs all duties and responsibilities of the Plant Operator position in addition to providing shift leadership, operational oversight, and technical guidance to Plant Operators. The Senior Operator/Shift Supervisor (Level 1-3) will report to the Plant Supervisor and/or Plant Manager for day to day operating and maintenance instructions and requirements. They will be proactive and work closely with Plant Operators and provide the necessary understanding, know-how and guidance in carrying out various field tasks.

Under the direction of the Plant Supervisor and/or Plant Manager:

• Performs all essential duties and responsibilities of a Plant Operator
• Performs a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operations and maintenance of Oberon Fuels’ chemical production plant;
• Performs adjustments and preventive/emergent maintenance on all plant equipment;
• Monitors process controls and safe equipment operation, to include at a minimum: valving, packaging, temperature/pressure sensing, and engineering processes;
• Designates when operators are to collect and document samples for laboratory testing and performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Senior Plant Operator role involves performance of the full range of duties including:

• Operating, repairing, testing, and reading and maintaining plant equipment to ensure safe operations.
• Responsible for effectively communicating instructions over the radio, daily shift handover and maintaining documentation of plant status and activities.

• Reading and understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&) and Process Flow Designs (PFD)
• Maintain…