Lead Technician, Landfill Operations

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

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.

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. Assert that all plant visitors, mechanics, and outside contractors are following safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Renewablegas production industryexperience preferred.
• Must be skilled in recordkeeping and logging.
• General troubleshooting abilities.
• Must possess good mechanical skills withmechanical/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.