Landfill Gas Plant Operator

About the role

The Landfill Gas Plant Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting landfill gas collection and processing systems. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of gas-to-energy equipment, flare systems, compressors, blowers, condensate systems, and related environmental control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor landfill gas collection and control systems, including wells, piping, blowers, compressors, flares, and gas processing equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of plant equipment and landfill gas infrastructure.
• Collect, analyze, and record operational data such as gas flow rates, methane concentrations, temperatures, pressures, and flare performance.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on engines, compressors, pumps, valves, electrical systems, and monitoring equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and company environmental regulations.
• Complete required documentation, inspection reports, maintenance logs, and regulatory records accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, environmental staff, and landfill personnel.
• Assist with gas wellfield balancing and condensate management activities.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within the plant and surrounding work areas.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Availability for on call days and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Technical training in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, power generation, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in landfill gas operations, power generation, industrial plants, wastewater treatment, oil and gas, or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Basic computer skills and experience using maintenance management software preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, and operational procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the plant and within 1 hour of the plant on the days you are on call.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment, noise, dust, and landfill-related environments.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment, noise, dust, and landfill-related environments.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work Environment

Industrial landfill and gas-to-energy facility environment. Exposure to moving machinery, confined spaces, elevated work areas, and outdoor weather conditions. May require overtime, on-call availability, weekends, evenings, and holiday work as needed.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30HAZWOPER Certification.
• EPA Method 21 Monitoring Experience.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.

Success Factors

• Safety-focused.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Dependable.
• Comfortable working independently in a hands-on industrial environment.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Takes pride in maintaining environmental compliance.
• Possesses the ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues efficiently.
• Supports landfill gas recovery and renewable energy production.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.