Operator - Landfill RNG

Job Summary

Performs various duties essential to the operation of a landfill-based renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility, which utilizes mechanical systems to process landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG. These duties include monitoring, operating, maintaining, and optimizing a wide variety of assets and systems at the assigned facility; collecting and analyzing samples; preparing and maintaining operating logs and reports; and performing other duties as assigned by management.

Job Title: Operator

Location: Birch Run, MI

Manager: Operations Manager

Pay Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Performs various duties essential to the operation of a landfill-based renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility, which utilizes mechanical systems to process landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG. These duties include monitoring, operating, maintaining, and optimizing a wide variety of assets and systems at the assigned facility; collecting and analyzing samples; preparing and maintaining operating logs and reports; and performing other duties as assigned by management.

Sagepoint Energy embodies core values of dependability, excellence, and integrity.

• Performs all duties safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental and company standards.
• Operates the full range of mechanical, electrical, and gas processing equipment at the landfill RNG facility. These may include landfill gas collection systems, blowers, condensate management systems, compressors, gas upgrading equipment (membrane or TSA), sulfur and siloxane removal systems, emissions controls, analytical instrumentation, and SCADA systems.
• Becomes a subject matter expert (SME) in the full RNG production process to ensure optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
• Monitors and records system performance data to identify trends, abnormalities, and potential maintenance needs.
• Responds promptly to process upsets, alarms, and operational issues.
• Performs a variety of sampling and quality control duties, including collection, analysis, documentation, and shipment of gas, liquid, and solid samples.
• Performs standard maintenance and troubleshooting on mechanical and electrical systems as required.
• Operates mobile and stationary equipment including loaders, forklifts, UTVs, and light-duty trucks as needed.
• Conducts confined space entries and elevated work when required, following all safety procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations, including air permit and gas quality requirements.
• Participates in required safety and technical training programs, including topics such as control of hazardous energy, confined space entry, hot work, spill response, and electrical safety.
• Adheres to company safety policies and maintains a proactive approach to identifying and reporting hazards.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and be on-call as needed to support continuous plant operations.

• Associate degree or higher in a relevant field (mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering/technology) or 3+ years of relevant experience in an industrial or process plant environment. (preferred, not required)
• General mechanical aptitude (required)
• Valid driver's license (required)
• A satisfactory motor vehicle record (required)
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn computerized maintenance management and SCADA systems (required)
• Familiarity with industrial safe work practices:
  Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and Elevated Work.
• OSHA 40 Hour General Industry Certification (preferred)
• Experience operating or maintaining landfill gas systems, RNG upgrading systems, or related process equipment (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret process flow diagrams, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Understanding of instrumentation and controls, PLCs, VFDs, and SCADA systems.
• Experience with gas sampling, testing, and quality control equipment. (preferred)

Field work will include work outside and exposed to the weather, high elevations,…