Renewable Energy Engine Plant Technician

Job Summary

Manage the Landfill Gas to Energy Facility to maximize production, while ensuring safe work practices, environmental compliance, timely maintenance, compliance with contracts, and coordination with the 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.

• By thorough evaluation of operational data, be responsible for planning a proper course of action and have complete ownership for managing production capacity in efforts to reduce plant operating expenses while limiting equipment downtime without impairment. Inspect ongoing activities for safety and environmental compliance, and for adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. Report and develop recommendations for corrective actions in any instances of reoccurring shutdowns or equipment de-rating to notify WMRE operations managers whether further analysis is necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all operational requirements of the air permit, including CYCLE task tracking, documentation of compliance with standard operating procedures, performing emissions tests, and adjusting equipment to meet emissions limits. Represent WMRE during third party testing and regulatory inspections.
• Secure, manage, and coordinate all 3rd party vendors for scheduled plant maintenance, unscheduled downtime, compliance, and well-field issues. Regularly communicate with the Market Area Gas Operations Manager (MAGOM) and/or WMRE Operations Manager.
• Manage relationships with power/gas purchasers as a first point of contact, ensuring compliance with scheduling requirements and adherence to power purchase agreements, gas sales agreements, interconnect agreements, or other contracts.
• Inspect plant machinery and equipment; repair, maintain, and service all equipment per the facility Standard Operating Procedures, equipment maintenance manuals, and WMRE policies and training. Be knowledgeable enough to handle non‑routine repairs or issues without direct supervision.
• Implement WM and WMRE safety policies and practices for all work activities, and ensure these practices are followed by other WM staff, vendors, contractors, and visitors entering the facility.
• Complete all mandatory safety and operational training activities assigned by supervisor.
• Procure plant supplies and replacement equipment efficiently by identifying needs, managing vendors, and working within WMRE guidelines while maintaining the annual budget.
• Promptly respond to call‑outs of plant shutdowns during non‑business hours, identify causes, and rectify/diagnose through appropriate repairs or adjustments to return the plant to operation, consulting with WMRE operations managers as needed. Discretion is given to judge the situation and respond accordingly without management intervention, until needed.
• Identify backup staff in coordination with the WMRE regional manager and assign call‑out schedules to ensure at least one plant manager is available 24/7/365. Adjust daily or weekly on‑site presence at plant during business hours to reflect time spent for call‑outs, while completing other duties on a timely basis.
• Maintain facility spare inventory and provide a written inventory count twice annually.
• Schedule and conduct plant tours to support community relations; represent WMRE as the on‑site technical expert on the production of renewable energy from landfill gas; participate in ongoing public relations to ensure a favorable view of the facility.
• Participate in public forums to support business development and community education; maintain effective relationships with key political and community decision makers.
• Complete special assignments/tasks as required by WMRE Operations Manager, Market Area Gas Operations Manager, or Landfill District Manager.

This job has no supervisory duties.

• Education and Experience
  • Education:
    
    High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
  • Experience:
    
    5 years of relevant work experience diagnosing and repairing internal combustion engines and cooling systems.
• Certificates, Licenses,…