Lead RNG Plant Operator - Drive Production & Safety

OPAL Fuels; Roebling (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

401(k) plus Matching Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off

Ten Paid Holidays

Job summary

OPAL Fuels is hiring a Lead Plant Operator for the Burlington RNG site in Florence Township, NJ. You will supervise day-to-day operations, drive safety, and work with a small team to maximize production while ensuring environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include maintenance coordination, data logging, equipment tuning, and 24/7 on-call readiness during shifts. Start-up involvement with construction teams is anticipated before operations commence in 2027.

Qualifications

• 7 years of renewable gas production experience preferred.
• Strong recordkeeping and logging skills.
• General troubleshooting abilities.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Solid mechanical skills with mechanical/basic electrical knowledge.
• Basic electrical knowledge is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and perform most tasks with little or no supervision.
• Working knowledge of pressure, vacuum, and flow.
• Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors.
• Heavy equipment operations experience is preferred (gas turbine & compressor O&M).
• Fabrication and Basic Process Knowledge
• Must have a current and valid driver's license, without any restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Safety (reviewing LOTO; reviewing JHA’s; bringing safety concerns to upper management).
• Environmental (monthly reporting; monitors composition of LFG to include H2S treatment and media sampling; reviewing compliance procedures and ensuring compliance).
• Coordinating maintenance tasks with management and operators.
• Scheduling operators and planning outage events.
• Working with third party vendors to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Responding to callouts and managing the callout roster.
• Covering operator shifts when necessary and callouts.
• Tuning and adjusting the plant to meet production and efficiency needs.
• Inventory Management and Preventative Maintenance program.
• This position will be also responsible for operating, adjusting, and repairing equipment required to maximize gas plant production in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
• Operate and monitor the blowers, gas pretreatment, chiller, CO2 removal, N2 removal, O2 removal, compression equipment.
• Ensuring operators maintain detailed records on production data, equipment operational hours, and service schedules and equipment outages.
• Check all operating equipment daily including flow meters, gas chromatographs, fluid levels, pressure and temperature readings, and unusual noises to correct conditions before failure occurs.
• Perform all maintenance and repairs on the operating equipment including oil and filter changes, replacement of drive belts, hoses, valve adjustments, replacement of compressor filters, slide valves, couplings and bearings, as necessary. Participate in preventative maintenance outages and overhauls.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in and around the plant. Keep equipment, plant grounds, and floors looking as presentable as possible.
• Keep all on-site parts and supplies stocked and well organized. Maintain plant inventory.
• Respond to call outs in a timely manner. Identify and correct the cause of the call out. If the problem cannot be corrected or diagnosed, it is the responsibility of the lead operator to contact the plant manager to get the help required to fix the situation.
• Operate the plant with a clear focus on safety. Clean up spills immediately. Make sure all lighting systems are fully functional; no slip or trip hazards are consistently present; and no electrical or mechanical hazards go on for long periods of time without attention. Afford that all plant visitors, mechanics, and outside contractors are following safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gas production experience

Recordkeeping

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Microsoft Office

Self-motivated

Team coordination

Pumps/Blowers/Compressors

Driver's license

Gas turbine O&M

Tools

Pumps

Blowers

Gas compressors

Gas turbine

Job description

OPAL Fuels is hiring a Lead Plant Operator for the Burlington RNG site in Florence Township, NJ. You will supervise day-to-day operations, drive safety, and work with a small team to maximize production while ensuring environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include maintenance coordination, data logging, equipment tuning, and 24/7 on-call readiness during shifts. Start-up involvement with construction teams is anticipated before operations commence in 2027.