Certified Electrician – Renewable Natural Gas; RNG

Certified Electrician – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for nearly 100 years. It's an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and make strides toward a sustainable, clean energy future through our subsidiary, Suburban Renewables!

We are seeking a highly skilled Certified Electrician to support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring all electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and power distribution equipment operate safely and efficiently to maximize plant uptime and gas production. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial electrical systems, hazardous environments, and automation systems such as PLCs, SCADA, and VFDs.

While this position will be located at our Stanfield, AZ facility, this position will also support our other RNG facilities.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant electrical systems
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues affecting gas systems
• Calibrate and maintain gas analyzers, pressure transmitters, flow meters, and sensors
• Support startup, commissioning, and shutdown activities
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control drawings
• Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, and NFPA 70E
• Conduct lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Work with methane detection and hazardous classified areas
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams
• Assist with plant expansions and control upgrades
• Maintain logs, drawings, and records

This position requires 25% travel to our RNG facilities located in Columbus, OH and Plattsburgh, NY.

Why join the Suburban Propane team? Because we care about the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee recognition program
• Generous tuition assistance program
• Propane discounts

For eligibility, the number of days provided under our PTO plan, and other information about benefits please visit:

• Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician license
• Minimum 5+ years industrial electrical experience
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, VFDs, and 480V 3-phase systems
• Strong understanding of hazardous location electrical requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation diagrams
• Familiarity with biogas, landfill gas, wastewater, or anaerobic digestion systems preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated platforms
• Ability to work on-call, weekends, and emergencies
• Comfortable working around noise, heat, and gas systems

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. As part of our pre-employment hiring process, background checks and drug screens are performed. For more information about our hiring process, please visit:

At Suburban Propane, we know that our strength comes from our diverse and inclusive team of employees who make a difference in the communities we serve across the country every day. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all applicants for employment without regard to an individual's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, handicap, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law, regulation, or ordinance.