Plant Operator

Job Title

Plant Operator

Full Time

Plant Manager

Participates in the operation and maintenance activities of a landfill gas processing plant as directed by the Facility Manager. Strives to achieve high standards of safety and environmental integrity while maintaining maximum processing production.

• Responsible for daily operations, maintenance, and repair, including daily logs, preventive maintenance tasks, and reporting requirements.
• Perform and assist with inspection and overhaul activities.
• Perform equipment inspection, maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and diagnoses of plant equipment and systems.
• Partner with landfill technicians to extract landfill gas in a proper, safe, reliable, and efficient manner.
• Oversee and, to the extent necessary, participate with subcontractors in the performance of equipment service work, and in overhaul activities as required.

• Minimum 3+ years' equipment operations experience using mechanical, electrical, instrument or control system skills.
• High School or GED; technical training school.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong verbal, written, computer communication and organization skills.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment.
• Valid Driver's License issued by state of residence and in good standing.
• Flexibility for on‑call support or varied schedule needs.

• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities.
• Natural or landfill gas wellfield experience.

• Occasional lifting or moving heavy materials.
• Ability to use a variety of tools.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain.

• Full‑time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Long‑term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement 401(k)
• Pay is commensurate with qualifications.

Montauk Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. We are a drug‑free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.