Renewable Natural Gas Plant Technician

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Work at a BRAND NEW state‑of‑the‑art facility, and receive benefits from day one including:

• Relocation Assistance offered
• $2,500 Sign On Bonus
• Base Salary + Form of OT & Annual Bonus
• Work independently, with lots of variety in your day
• Discretionary paid time off with Manager approval
• Education Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k Matching

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Manage the Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas “RNG” Facility to maximize production, while ensuring safe work practices, environmental compliance, timely maintenance, contractual compliance, and coordination with landfill management and operations. This role acts as a plant owner and is available whenever necessary to meet the objectives of the role and the needs of the facility. An RNG Facility takes landfill gas and converts it to a natural gas quality that is injected into the pipeline for household and commercial use.

The RNG Plant Manager will be required to operate and maintain equipment such as specialty gas processing equipment, gas compressors, and H2S removal systems, nitrogen removal unit, and pressure swing absorber.

• Perform intermediate to advanced level instrument and control repair, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Capture data and evaluate course of action for optimized plant performance, while operating within identified budgets.
• Organize and manage small to large scale plant outages and projects, with attention to detail of organizational and record keeping of all maintenance reports, gas data analysis and waste stream documentation.
• Operate advanced instrumentation and process control systems.
• Lead, manage, and coordinate all 3rd party vendors or customers for scheduled plant maintenance, unscheduled downtime, compliance, and well‑field issues.
• Communicate regularly with the Market Area Gas Operations Manager (MAGOM) and/or WMRE Operations Manager.
• Inspect plant machinery and equipment; repair, maintain, and service all equipment in accordance with the facility Standard Operating Procedures, equipment maintenance manuals, and WMRE policies and training; handle non‑routine repairs or issues requiring sound, immediate judgment without direct supervision.
• Implement WM and WMRE safety policies and practices for all work activities; ensure these practices are followed by all staff, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Complete all mandatory safety and operational training as assigned by supervisor.
• Procure plant supplies and replacement equipment efficiently, manage vendors, and track the annual budget.
• Respond to call‑outs of plant shutdowns during non‑business hours to identify the cause and rectify/diagnose through appropriate repairs or adjustments to return the plant to operation while consulting with WMRE operations managers as needed.
• Maintain the facility spare inventory and provide a written inventory count twice annually.
• Complete special assignments/tasks as required by WMRE Operations Manager, Market Area Gas Operations Manager, or Landfill District Manager.
• Work as a team and communicate clearly and professionally across different business units.
• Wear and operate assigned PPE and follow WM and WM Renewable Energy safety protocols and procedures.
• Work on electrical systems, DC and AC low voltage, to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs.
• Use basic computer skills to communicate, document, and change operations settings for plant performance optimization.

A. Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) required.
• Five years of relevant work experience in a plant operations or plant maintenance environment required.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license in the state.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and…