Gas Plant Operator

Location: Dry Creek Landfill – Eagle Point OR

Company: Rogue Waste Systems

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: 40hrs per week (weekly schedule varies)

On-Call: Position requires one 24/7 on-call week per month. [Required]

Starting Pay: $35.00-$48.00/hr +
Bonus

Probationary Period: 90 days

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities - We pride ourselves on promoting from within
• Benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts.
• Perks:
  Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement Plan with company match
• Insurance:
  Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Drug and Alcohol Testing: Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random selection drug and alcohol testing per DOT requirements and company policy.

• Operate plant equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures, operating limits, and safety requirements.
• Perform routine rounds, inspections, readings, and checks on plant equipment, instrumentation, and process systems.
• Monitor plant performance and notify management of abnormal conditions, alarms, equipment failures, or production issues.
• Troubleshoot operational issues by identifying abnormal conditions, isolating causes, implementing corrective actions within assigned authority, and escalating unresolved problems to management or maintenance personnel.
• Support startup, shutdown, and process adjustments to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
• Complete routine preventive maintenance tasks and assist maintenance staff or contractors during repairs and outages.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, inspection records, maintenance notes, and other required plant documentation.
• Follow site environmental, health, and safety policies and participate in safety meetings, audits, and training activities.
• Housekeep work areas and maintain the plant in a clean, organized, and inspection-ready condition.
• Coordinate with site personnel, technicians, and contractors to support plant reliability and overall site goals.
• Assist with inventory tracking and communicate supply or parts needs to supervision.
• Respond to call-outs, emergencies, and off-hours operational needs as required.

• Valid Driver’s License with Clean Driving Record (required)
• Reliable Transportation for On-Call Schedule
• Must pass criminal background check, drug panel screening and motor vehicle report to be eligible for employment.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical training, trade school, or related college coursework is preferred.
• Experience in plant operations, industrial equipment, landfill gas systems, utility systems, mechanical maintenance, or a similar industrial environment is preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to use hand tools and perform routine equipment checks.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or process issues and communicate findings clearly to supervisors or maintenance staff.
• Ability to read gauges, meters, operating procedures, and basic technical documents.
• Strong attention to safety, detail, and good judgment in responding to changing operating conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and basic computer skills for logs, email, and monitoring systems.
• Experience with SCADA, PLC interfaces, monitoring systems, or computerized maintenance systems is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an active industrial setting.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Availability for on-call support, overtime, weekends, holidays, or varied schedules as needed.

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post‑offer employment examinations including: