Renewable Natural Gas Plant Technicians play a vital role in the management of Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas 'RNG' Facilities. Job Summary The RNG Facility Manager is responsible for maximizing production while ensuring safe work practices, environmental compliance, timely maintenance, and coordination with landfill management and operations. This position acts as a plant owner and is available 24/7 to meet the objectives of the role and the needs of the facility. An RNG Facility takes landfill gas and converts it to a Natural Gas Quality that is injected into the pipeline for household and commercial use. The RNG Plant Manager will be required to operate and maintain equipment such as specialty gas processing equipment, gas compressors, and H2S removal systems, Nitrogen Removal Unit, and Pressure Swing Absorber. Key Responsibilities • Perform intermediate to advanced level Instrument and Control repair, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting. • Capture data and evaluate course of action for optimized plant performance. • Organize and manage small to large scale plant outages and projects with attention to detail of organizational and record keeping of all maintenance reports, gas data analysis and waste stream documentation. • Operate advanced instrumentation and process control systems. • Coordinate all 3rd party vendors or customers 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. Requirements To be successful in this role, you will need: • A high school diploma or equivalent. • 5 years of relevant work experience in a plant operations or plant maintenance environment. • Valid driver's license. Skills and Qualifications • Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and interpretation. • Ability to successfully manage fiduciary responsibilities. • Ability to lift a minimum of 100 lbs. • Ability to travel up to 15% with overnight stays. • Basic knowledge of DC circuits 12/24 volts. • Basic knowledge of 120/240/480 3ph volt AC circuits. Preferred Qualifications • Previous RNG Operations experience. • Gas processing or pipeline operations experience. • Gas compression and gas conditioning experience. • Controls and programming experience. • Landfill gas collections experience. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: • Relocation assistance. • Base salary plus overtime and annual bonus. • Paid time off with manager approval. • 100% paid tuition for you and your family. • Medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching. About Us We are a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment.
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Opelika, AL, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. These programs typically last about two to three years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a significant growth in wind energy jobs, with a projected 60% increase in wind turbine technician positions from 2022 to 2032. In Opelika, AL, wind energy technicians earn an average of $928.50 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,322. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind energy professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
