Controls Operator – Renewable Energy Plant (Mon–Fri, 8–4)

The Planet Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire benefits

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Controls Operator for a state-of-the-art Renewable Natural Gas facility in the Greater Lansing area. You will operate and optimize automated processes, monitor performance, and troubleshoot complex control systems to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Ideal candidates bring instrumentation & controls experience, SCADA/HMI/PLC proficiency, and a collaborative mindset to support continuous improvement in a highly automated industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical/trade certification; military technical training acceptable.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls in industrial settings.
• Familiarity with SCADA, HMI platforms, and PLCs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support a renewable energy processing facility.
• Monitor plant performance via instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automated equipment, electrical systems, and process equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and diagnostics.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for performance and reliability improvements.
• Work with SCADA, HMI, PLC, and other control systems.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls experience

SCADA systems

HMI platforms

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Education

Associate degree in engineering/tech or related field

Military technical training

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming

Electrical instrumentation tools

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Controls Operator for a state-of-the-art Renewable Natural Gas facility in the Greater Lansing area. You will operate and optimize automated processes, monitor performance, and troubleshoot complex control systems to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Ideal candidates bring instrumentation & controls experience, SCADA/HMI/PLC proficiency, and a collaborative mindset to support continuous improvement in a highly automated industrial environment.