Lead Plant Operator – Renewable Gas Facility

Mobius Renewables, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobius Renewables, LLC is seeking a Lead Plant Operator to supervise daily operations at our Renewable Natural Gas facility. You will direct safety procedures, coordinate maintenance, and optimize production while ensuring environmental compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in renewable gas or similar industries, strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills, and the ability to lead a small team with minimal supervision. On-site Michigan facility; Driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and perform most tasks with little or no supervision.
• 7+ years of Renewable gas production industry experience preferred.
• General troubleshooting abilities.
• Must possess good mechanical skills with mechanical/basic electrical knowledge/troubleshooting experience.
• Basic electrical knowledge is preferred.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license, without any restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Safety: review LOTO; review JHA’s; raise safety concerns with upper management.
• Environmental: monthly reporting; monitors gas composition; ensures compliance procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance tasks with management and operators.
• Schedule operators and plan outage events.
• Work with third party vendors to ensure timely service.
• Respond to callouts and manage the callout roster.
• Cover operator shifts when necessary and during callouts.
• Tune and adjust the plant to meet production and efficiency needs.
• Manage inventory and preventative maintenance program.
• Operate, adjust, and repair equipment to maximize gas plant production safely.
• Operate and monitor blowers, pretreatment, chiller, CO2 removal, N2 removal, O2 removal, compression equipment.
• Maintain detailed production data, equipment hours, service schedules, and outages.
• Check equipment daily (flow meters, gas chromatographs, etc.) and correct issues.
• Perform maintenance and repairs (oil changes, belts, filters, valve adjustments, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness and organize on-site parts and supplies.
• Respond to call outs promptly and identify/diagnose root causes.
• Ensure safe work practices for visitors, contractors, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Self-motivation

Lead / supervision

Safety awareness

Fabrication and process knowledge

Job description

Mobius Renewables, LLC is seeking a Lead Plant Operator to supervise daily operations at our Renewable Natural Gas facility. You will direct safety procedures, coordinate maintenance, and optimize production while ensuring environmental compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in renewable gas or similar industries, strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills, and the ability to lead a small team with minimal supervision. On-site Michigan facility; Driver's license required.