Lead Technician, Landfill Operations

Jobless; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobius Renewables in Massachusetts is seeking a Lead Plant Operator to direct day-to-day operations at our Renewable Natural Gas facility. You will supervise a small team of operators, maximize production, minimize downtime, and ensure safety, environmental compliance, and cleanliness across the site.

You will oversee safety reviews (LOTO, JHA), coordinate maintenance, plan outages, work with vendors, manage callouts, tune the plant for efficiency, and maintain detailed production records.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of renewable gas production industry experience preferred.
• Must be skilled in recordkeeping and logging.
• General troubleshooting abilities.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• 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 oversight including reviewing LOTO and JHA; raise safety concerns to management.
• Environmental duties including monthly reporting and monitoring gas composition and treatment.
• Coordinate maintenance tasks with management and operators.
• Schedule operators and plan outage events.
• Collaborate with third party vendors to ensure timely service.
• Respond to callouts and manage the callout roster and coverage.
• Operate, tune and repair equipment to maximize gas production safely and efficiently.
• Maintain detailed production data records, equipment hours, and service schedules.
• Inspect equipment daily (flow meters, gas chromatographs, levels, pressures, temperatures) to preempt failures.
• Perform routine maintenance (oil/filter changes, belts, hoses, valve adjustments, compressor filters).
• Keep plant clean and inventory organized; ensure safe work practices around visitors and contractors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Self-motivated

Driver's license

Pressure, vacuum, and flow

Pumps, blowers, or air compressors

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

We are hiring for a Lead Plant Operator with experience to work at our (site location) as part of our operations department. The Lead Plant Operator is responsible for the direction and supervision of all day-to-day activities in a Renewable Natural Gas facility. This position reports to the Regional Manager and shares accountability of the day-to-day operations of the site. This position will lead the site with one or two other operator with the goals of maximizing production and minimizing downtime with the utmost regard to safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Renewable gas production industry experience preferred.
• Must be skilled in recordkeeping and logging.
• General troubleshooting abilities.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Must possess good mechanical skills with mechanical/basic electrical knowledge/troubleshooting experience.
• 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 & gas compressor O&M).
• Fabrication and Basic Process Knowledge
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license, without any restrictions.

At Mobius Renewables, we’re helping lead the global energy transition by transforming waste into renewable energy and measurable decarbonization. We’re a fast-growing team of expert innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers committed to advancing global sustainability, fueling a circular economy, and creating a cleaner future for all. Join us and help shape the future of renewable energy.