Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician

Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician - Renewable Energy (RNG) | $24-$32/hr | Full-Time + Great Benefits

Taurus Biogas is growing - and we're looking for an experienced Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician to help operate and maintain our renewable natural gas (RNG) facility. This is a hands‑on role for someone with industrial maintenance experience who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing, and operating mechanical equipment and process systems.

As a Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician, you'll be hands‑on with the systems that convert organic waste into renewable natural gas. Your work keeps the plant safe, efficient, and compliant.

You will:

• Operate and monitor digesters, feedstock systems, pumps, blowers, compressors, RNG upgraders, and pipeline injection systems
• Use SCADA/PLC controls to monitor and optimize plant performance
• Perform hands‑on preventive and corrective maintenance, including troubleshooting and routine repairs of pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, piping, and other plant equipment
• Conduct sample collection, lab testing, recordkeeping, and process adjustments
• Support environmental and safety compliance
• Follow strict LOTO, confined space, hot work, and industrial safety protocols
• Operate equipment including skid steers, loaders, forklifts, and UTVs

You’ll be a great fit if you enjoy hands‑on, technical work and have:

• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, piping, or similar equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical fundamentals
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance
• Strong troubleshooting and critical‑thinking skills
• Ability to read P&IDs, diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Flexibility for rotating schedules and on-call needs
• A strong safety mindset and teamwork approach
• Bonus:
  Welding, fabrication, PLC, VFD, or instrumentation experience

Pay range: $24-$32/hour, based on relevant operations and industrial maintenance experience.

Schedule:

12-hour rotating shifts (4 days one week / 3 days the next).

We offer a competitive, full-benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• UHC Medical Insurance
• Principal Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid training and advancement opportunities

• 3 weeks PTO during your first 2 years
• 4 weeks PTO after 3 years of employment
• Paid holidays (including floating holiday/birthday)

• Be part of the renewable energy movement
• Work with cutting‑edge mechanical, electrical, and biological systems
• Career growth opportunities across multiple sites
• Strong, supportive leadership committed to employee development
• A safety‑first culture you can rely on

• Hands‑on industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, processing, wastewater, agricultural, or similar industrial environment
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial mechanical equipment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and aptitude test Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to lift to 40 lbs. and work in varied weather
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices (LOTO, confined space, hot work)