Lead RNG Plant Operator — Maximize 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

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

OPAL Fuels in New Jersey is hiring a Lead Plant Operator for the Burlington RNG site in Florence Township. You will direct day-to-day operations, lead a small team, and maximize production with top safety standards and environmental compliance.

Start date mid January, with early work alongside the construction/commissioning team to startup the site. Responsibilities include safety oversight, environmental reporting, maintenance coordination, shift scheduling, and detailed production data logging

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Renewable gas production preferred.
• Strong recordkeeping and logging skills.
• General troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Solid mechanical knowledge with basic electrical understanding.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors.
• Valid driver's license without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety practices and review LOTO/JHA processes.
• Manage environmental reporting and compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance tasks with management and operators.
• Schedule operators and plan outages.
• Work with third-party vendors for timely service.
• Respond to callouts and manage roster.
• Tune and adjust plant for production and efficiency.
• Maintain inventory and preventive maintenance program.
• Operate, adjust, and repair equipment to maximize production safely.
• Monitor blowers, pretreatment, chiller, CO2 removal, and compressors.
• Keep detailed production data and schedules; inspect equipment daily.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization around the plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Renewable gas production

Recordkeeping

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Self-motivated

Pumps and blowers

Driver's license

Job description

OPAL Fuels in New Jersey is hiring a Lead Plant Operator for the Burlington RNG site in Florence Township. You will direct day-to-day operations, lead a small team, and maximize production with top safety standards and environmental compliance.

Start date mid January, with early work alongside the construction/commissioning team to startup the site. Responsibilities include safety oversight, environmental reporting, maintenance coordination, shift scheduling, and detailed production data logging