Lead Technician, Landfill Operations

About the role

We are hiring a Lead Plant Operator to work at our Renewable Natural Gas facility as part of our operations department. This position reports to the Regional Manager and shares accountability for the day-to-day operations of the site, leading a small team with the goals of maximizing production, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all day-to-day activities in the facility, including coordinating maintenance tasks with management and operators.
• Schedule operators and plan outage events; work with third-party vendors to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Respond to callouts, manage the callout roster, and cover operator shifts when necessary.
• Tune and adjust the plant to meet production and efficiency needs while maintaining environmental compliance.
• Operate and monitor equipment such as blowers, gas pretreatment, chiller, CO₂ removal, N₂ removal, O₂ removal, and compression systems.
• Ensure operators maintain detailed records on production data, equipment operational hours, service schedules, and outages.
• Perform daily checks on operating equipment, including flow meters, gas chromatographs, fluid levels, pressure and temperature readings, and unusual noises to prevent failures.
• Conduct maintenance and repairs, such as oil and filter changes, belt replacements, valve adjustments, and compressor filter replacements.
• Participate in preventative maintenance outages and overhauls.
• Maintain cleanliness in and around the plant, including equipment, grounds, and floors.
• Manage on-site parts and supplies inventory, ensuring stock is well-organized.
• Respond to callouts promptly, diagnose and correct issues, and escalate to the plant manager if needed.
• Prioritize safety by addressing spills, hazards, and ensuring all personnel follow safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in the renewable gas production industry (preferred).
• Strong recordkeeping and logging skills.
• General troubleshooting abilities and computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Good mechanical skills with basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting experience.
• Self-motivated with the ability to perform tasks with little or no supervision.
• Working knowledge of pressure, vacuum, and flow systems.
• Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors.
• Heavy equipment operations experience (gas turbine & gas compressor O&M) is preferred.
• Fabrication and basic process knowledge.
• Current and valid driver’s license without restrictions.