Agricultural Operations Technician I

Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Long term disability

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Montauk Renewables is seeking an Ag Operations Technician I to support fuel collection and processing across NC farms and a recovery facility. You will assist in operating collection equipment, coordinate with farmers, and ensure safety and environmental standards are met.

The role involves routine maintenance, documentation, and flexible scheduling with occasional travel to partner sites. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to DOT and company safety policies, and efficient fuel supply

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; technical training is a plus.
• Working knowledge of pumps, gauges, and related equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating collection and conditioning equipment for fuel supply.
• Interact with farmers about animal waste collection and operation.
• Follow bio-security and safety procedures for safe collection.
• Document waste collection volumes from farms.
• Perform maintenance on collection and conditioning equipment.
• Adhere to Montauk safety and environmental procedures during vehicle and facility operations.
• Set up and take down process equipment as needed.
• Open/close valves to supply flush water to houses.
• Report equipment issues to the Ag Operations Technician II.
• Support preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Assist with pre-trip inspections of trucks and trailers per DOT policy.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Pumps & gauges familiarity

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Ag Operations Technician I
Reports to: Ag Operations Manager

Location: NC

Company Summary:

This is an opportune time to join a fast-growing company which is an industry leader in the renewable energy space. Montauk is a fully integrated renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery, and conversion of landfill methane into renewable electric power and renewable natural gas. Montauk’s corporate office is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a regional office in Houston, Texas. Montauk operates as a subsidiary of Montauk Holdings Limited, a publicly traded holding company listed on the NASDAQ.

Position Summary:

The Ag Operations Technician I will work in collecting the waste to be used as fuel for the recovery facility. Strives to achieve high standards of safety and environmental integrity while maintaining maximum collection of fuel supply.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ASSIGNED FACILITIES AND DEPARTMENTS:

• Assist in the operations of the collection and conditioning equipment in the collecting of the fuel supply.
• Interact with farmers on the operation and collection of animal waste.
• Follow all requirements necessary to comply with individual farmers bio-security and general industry operations for the safe collection of animal waste.
• Follow standard procedures to document animal waste collection volumes from individual farms.
• Perform general maintenance on collection and conditioning equipment.
• Follow all Montauk safety and environmental procedures during the collection and transportation of equipment and our operations at the farms.
• Perform maintenance and housekeeping activities at company facilities.
• Assist in the set up and take down of the process equipment.
• Open and close valves at prescribed intervals to supply flush water to houses.
• Notify Ag Operations Technician II of any issues with the equipment or process.
• Assist in the preventative maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Assist as directed in the pre-trip inspections of trucks and trailers set forth in DOT policy.
• Other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

• High School or GED; technical training school.
• Working knowledge of pumps, gauges, etc.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment.

• Farms will be located the North Carolina and could potentially require < 10% travel
• Candidates must have a flexible schedule and quick response time to meet the demands of the farms and recovery facility.
• Must have a valid NC license with proper endorsements required by the State of NC.

Benefits:

• Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Long term disability, and life insurance
• Retirement 401K
• Pay is commensurate with qualifications.

Montauk Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. We are a drug free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use e-verify to confirm employment eligibility.