Operator/Wellfield Technician

TransTech Group; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K Company match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

AD&D

Group health insurance

Group dental and vision insurance

Annual continuing education allowance

Job summary

ESI Solutions, a division of TransTech Energy, seeks an Operator/WellField Technician to operate RNG Plant facilities and optimize landfill gas collection. You will work with Plant Operators and the Field Operations Supervisor to perform routine and non-routine maintenance.

This is a hands-on role with a strong safety culture and teamwork support. This position requires independence, reliability, and willingness to travel to other Plants as needed while maintaining compliance and equipment

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of Plant operations and related experience.
• Trade school certification or equivalent recognized credential.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Basic Windows computer skills.
• Established troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with maintenance planning and preventive maintenance strategies.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently, self-motivate, and communicate with customers and team members.
• Must be able to safely climb ladders and lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Compliance with DOT regulations including pre-employment and random testing.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility for company coverage.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Plant and equipment safely and professionally.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems; remote and on-site support available.
• Maximize SCADA utilization for predictive and proactive operations.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on major and ancillary equipment.
• Use ODMS to record events and plant data.
• Understand and assist with compliance regulations and permits.
• Respond to plant callouts within 2 hours.
• Assist training of coworkers and temporary Operators.
• Travel to support other Plants or training as needed.
• Follow SOPs and contribute to SOP development.
• Maximize plant efficiencies and take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant operations

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Communication with team

DOT compliance

Education

Trade school certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows basics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operator/WellField Technician - Renewable Natural Gas

ESI Solutions (ESI), a division of TransTech Energy, provides exceptional technical expertise in engineering and operations for the biogas utilization and management industries. Since 2007, ESI has specialized in design, construction, and operations for biogas projects that collectively produce over one million MWh of renewable electricity and over 50 million gallons of renewable vehicle fuel every year. ESI is built upon the principle of providing our clients with unmatched experience, flexibility, and follow-through.

Job Overview

The Operator/WellField Technician will operate Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas Plant “RNG” facilities to maximize production and optimize landfill gas collection from the gas collection and containment systems (GCCS) in the wellfield. The successful candidate will work closely with Plant Operators and the Field Operations Supervisor to conduct all plant routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs. They will take ownership for plant performance and tackle challenges to help Operations Leadership achieve their goals. This is a hands‑on role where a willingness to learn and commitment to safety culture will be crucial. Although this is a great role for an independent, self‑motivated individual, you will not be alone! You will have an amazing team at your disposal to help you run problems to ground and actualize solutions.

Reporting To

The Operator/WellField Technician reports to the Area Operations Supervisor and/or Director of RNG Operations.

Location

The candidate should take up residence within 50 miles of the Plant, which is located in Newton, NC. Travel may be required to other Plants or Corporate office locations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate and maintain the Plant and all associated equipment in a safe, detailed, organized, and presentable manner. Tasks may include housekeeping, weeding, or site maintenance, minor fabrication and the like.
• Manage, diagnose, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems. Remote and onsite assistance is available for unresolved issues.
• Learn to maximize SCADA utilization for predictive and proactive operations and maintenance.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on all major and ancillary equipment. Balance of plant equipment may include but is not limited to: site vehicles, gas analyzers, air compressors, gas compressors, radiators, air handling equipment, pumps, filters, flares, gas treatment equipment, and other site‑specific equipment.
• Use the Operational Data Management System (ODMS) to track and record events, operational data, and daily “walk around” readings.
• Understand, follow, and assist with compliance regulations for the Plant. This may include record keeping, gathering data, performing inspections, keeping permits posted, maintaining compliance equipment, and meeting with inspectors.
• Respond to Plant callouts in a timely and professional manner (typically considered within 2 hours).
• Assist with training of coworkers or temporary Operators at the Plant.
• Travel to assist Operators at other Plants, backup or fill in for another Operator, or for training.
• Use ESI’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) where available. Recommend and assist in further SOP development.
• Maximize Plant efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 - 5 years of Plant operations and other related experience.
• Trade school certification, high school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and background.
• Basic Windows based computer skills.
• Established troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in maintenance planning and preventative maintenance strategies.
• General working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be able to work independently, self‑motivate, and communicate effectively with the customer and ESI team members.
• Must be able to safely climb on and off ladders and large equipment and be capable of safely lifting and maneuvering heavy objects, including materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance from a team member.
• This role will require compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including the following mandatory testing:
• DOT pre‑employment drug test.
• Random drug and alcohol testing as per DOT regulations.
• Post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up testing requirements.
• Valid driver’s license for state of residence and eligibility for coverage under our corporate driver’s insurance policy based on DMV history.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in some of or all the following industries: Renewable Energy; Gas Processing; Chemical; Power; Waste Management; Environmental Air Quality Control Systems.
• Instrumentation and Controls background (PLC, VFD, Electrical).
• Renewable Natural Gas Experience.
• Associates or Baccalaureate Degree.
• Formal training in Root Cause Analysis methodology.

Benefits

• Employee benefits include the following, although the costs and coverage may change over time and participation may be based on achieving certain minimum number of hours worked:
• Paid time off.
• 401K Company match 100% of your first 3% contribution and 50% of your contributions on the next 2% of salary deferral.
• Employer sponsored life insurance, long‑term disability, and AD&D.
• Group health insurance.
• Group dental and vision insurance.
• Annual allowance for continuing education.

ESI’s core values include pride of ownership, a limitless desire to learn, and a relentless approach to solving any challenge. A successful ESI employee not only embraces these values but knows when to lean on the team for support and guidance. We acknowledge that our fast‑paced and dynamic environment is not for everyone, but if you are looking for independence and new challenges, ESI will be a great fit.

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.