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Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Plant Technician for a direct-hire position at a leading biomass electric power generation company in Benson, MN . If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.

Shift:

7am -7pm

Compensation:

$28-30/hr. + $20,000 annual bonus!

Overview:

Our client specializes in building and operating RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable transportation fuel, and power, offering comprehensive solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental quality.

We are seeking a Plant Technician to oversee operations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and outage response at our biogas upgrading facilities. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role will work either an 8-hour or 12-hour shift. You will support daily operations and technical aspects of the renewable natural gas plant, assisting with commissioning and safely operating production equipment. Additionally, you will enforce safety protocols, troubleshoot processes, and document operational data, working closely with the Plant Manager and Plant Technician Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily plant operations to meet production, safety, and financial goals.

• Provide technical support, including interpreting schematics and recommending equipment.

• Ensure strict adherence to quality control standards.

• Assist in developing and implementing operational procedures.

• Commission, test, and operate plant systems post-construction.

• Comply with all plant safety regulations and actively participate in safety training.

• Monitor production processes through computerized systems and physical inspections.

• Perform plant inspections and quality control tests.

• Maintain detailed logs of plant activities, shutdowns, and troubleshooting.

• Suggest improvements to enhance production methods and equipment performance.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate’s degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience (required).

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with proven troubleshooting abilities.

• Experience in process production environments or the natural gas industry (preferred).

• Ability to work both independently and in teams.

• Basic computer skills for data entry and spreadsheet management.

• Familiarity with work order management systems like Fiix (preferred).

• Certifications in forklift and man-lift operation (preferred).

• Minimum 5 years of experience with process equipment and manufacturing operations (preferred).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work with handheld instruments and basic tools.

• Comfortable with climbing ladders (up to 35 feet), working in confined spaces, and performing repetitive physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, and walking.

• Willingness to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and respirators.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience, with opportunities for performance-based pay.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• Paid vacation and company holidays.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.