Agricultural Operations Technician I

Montauk Renewables, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Long term disability

Life insurance

Retirement 401K

Job summary

Montauk Renewables, Inc. is seeking an Ag Operations Technician I to support the collection of animal waste for energy recovery. This role focuses on safety and environmental integrity while maintaining an efficient fuel supply.

Key tasks include operating collection equipment, interacting with farmers, and ensuring compliance with bio-security measures. The position requires a flexible schedule and knowledge of operation equipment. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in operations of collection and conditioning equipment.
• Interact with farmers on animal waste collection.
• Document collection volumes from individual farms.
• Perform maintenance on collection and conditioning equipment.
• Assist in set up and take down of equipment.

Skills

Team interaction

Equipment maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High School or GED

Technical training

Tools

Pumps

Gauges

Job description

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.