Operator - Landfill RNG

Sagepoint Energy; Birch Run Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sagepoint Energy operates a landfill RNG production facility in Birch Run, MI. The Operator will monitor, operate, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and gas processing equipment, collect samples, and maintain logs to ensure efficient, compliant plant operation.

The role emphasizes safety, data analysis, and proactive maintenance for continuous operations. Candidates should have an associate degree or 3+ years' relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and familiarity with SCADA/CMMS,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, or industrial field, or 3+ years in an industrial environment.
• General mechanical aptitude and valid driver's license.
• Satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to learn CMMS/SCADA.
• Familiarity with Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Elevated Work.
• OSHA 40 Hour cert preferred; RNG/landfill gas experience preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Understanding of instrumentation, PLCs, VFDs, and SCADA systems.
• Gas sampling/quality control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates full range of mechanical, electrical, and gas processing equipment safely and compliantly.
• Becomes SME in RNG production to optimize equipment performance.
• Monitors and records performance data; responds to alarms and issues.
• Performs sampling and quality control on gas, liquids, and solids.
• Performs maintenance and troubleshooting on systems as required.
• Operates loaders, forklifts, UTVs, and light-duty trucks when needed.
• Performs confined space entries and elevated work per safety procedures.
• Ensures environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance.

Skills

General mechanical aptitude

Valid driver's license

Satisfactory motor vehicle record

Reading and interpreting P&IDs and SDS

Instrumentation and controls (PLCs, VF

SCADA familiarity

Gas sampling/quality control knowledge

Physical stamina for lifting up to 75+

Education

Associate degree or higher in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering/technology or 3+ years industry experience

OSHA 40 Hour General Industry Certification (preferred)

Tools

SCADA systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Job description

Job Title: Operator

Location: Birch Run, MI

Manager: Operations Manager

Pay Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Performs various duties essential to the operation of a landfill-based renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility, which utilizes mechanical systems to process landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG. These duties include monitoring, operating, maintaining, and optimizing a wide variety of assets and systems at the assigned facility; collecting and analyzing samples; preparing and maintaining operating logs and reports; and performing other duties as assigned by management.

Sagepoint Energy embodies core values of dependability, excellence, and integrity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all duties safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental and company standards.
• Operates the full range of mechanical, electrical, and gas processing equipment at the landfill RNG facility. These may include landfill gas collection systems, blowers, condensate management systems, compressors, gas upgrading equipment (membrane or TSA), sulfur and siloxane removal systems, emissions controls, analytical instrumentation, and SCADA systems.
• Becomes a subject matter expert (SME) in the full RNG production process to ensure optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
• Monitors and records system performance data to identify trends, abnormalities, and potential maintenance needs.
• Responds promptly to process upsets, alarms, and operational issues.
• Performs a variety of sampling and quality control duties, including collection, analysis, documentation, and shipment of gas, liquid, and solid samples.
• Performs standard maintenance and troubleshooting on mechanical and electrical systems as required.
• Operates mobile and stationary equipment including loaders, forklifts, UTVs, and light-duty trucks as needed.
• Conducts confined space entries and elevated work when required, following all safety procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations, including air permit and gas quality requirements.
• Participates in required safety and technical training programs, including topics such as control of hazardous energy, confined space entry, hot work, spill response, and electrical safety.
• Adheres to company safety policies and maintains a proactive approach to identifying and reporting hazards.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and be on-call as needed to support continuous plant operations.

Education/Experience is required when indicated, desired otherwise.

• Associate degree or higher in a relevant field (mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering/technology) or 3+ years of relevant experience in an industrial or process plant environment. (preferred, not required)
• General mechanical aptitude (required)
• Valid driver's license (required)
• A satisfactory motor vehicle record (required)
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn computerized maintenance management and SCADA systems (required)
• Familiarity with industrial safe work practices: Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and Elevated Work.
• OSHA 40 Hour General Industry Certification (preferred)
• Experience operating or maintaining landfill gas systems, RNG upgrading systems, or related process equipment (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret process flow diagrams, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Understanding of instrumentation and controls, PLCs, VFDs, and SCADA systems.
• Experience with gas sampling, testing, and quality control equipment. (preferred)

Physical Demand

Field work will include work outside and exposed to the weather, high elevations, confined spaces, electrical components, both stationary and rotating equipment, gases and liquids that are compressed/pressurized, toxic, caustic, or acidic, and/or flammable, dust, exposure to high heat/cold weather, high winds, and high noise.

The physical demands described next are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Satisfactory performance of the essential duties of this job will require standing, kneeling, sitting, and walking as well as fine motor skills (especially of the hands) and the extended reach of arms. Climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and crawling will be required. Regular senses of smell, hearing, and sight are required. The capacity to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds is required.

Work Environment

The duties of this job will include working both in an office environment and outdoors in the year-round weather as well as inside industrial spaces with operating machinery. Exposure to high heat and high humidity as well as cold weather and high winds can be expected. This job also includes potential exposure to high noise, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, acids and caustic chemicals, flammable and/or poisonous atmospheres, hot surfaces/equipment, cold surfaces/equipment, high vibrations, confined spaces, elevated working surfaces, and vehicle traffic.

Compensation

• Salary is paid on a bi-weekly basis and will be consummate with the value and experience the candidate brings to the role.
• Option to participate in company-sponsored medical, dental, vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings program.
• Paid personal time off and holidays.
• Monthly bonus.
• Participation in the employee Long-Term Incentive plan.

Sagepoint Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply.