Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician

Taurus Biogas LLC; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Taurus Biogas LLC is seeking a Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain our renewable natural gas facility in Ames, IA. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing mechanical equipment and process systems to keep the plant safe, efficient, and compliant.

You will monitor digesters, feedstock systems, pumps, blowers, and RNG upgraders using SCADA/PLC controls, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, conduct lab sampling, and support

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals.
• Ability to read P&IDs and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor RNG-related systems and equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, piping, and compressors.
• Conduct sample collection, lab testing, and recordkeeping; adjust processes as needed.
• Support environmental and safety compliance and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical fundamentals

Reading P&IDs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA/PLC controls

Job description

Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician - Renewable Energy (RNG) | $24-$32/hr | Full-Time + Great Benefits

Taurus Biogas is growing - and we're looking for an experienced Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician to help operate and maintain our renewable natural gas (RNG) facility. This is a hands‑on role for someone with industrial maintenance experience who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing, and operating mechanical equipment and process systems.

What You’ll Do

As a Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician, you'll be hands‑on with the systems that convert organic waste into renewable natural gas. Your work keeps the plant safe, efficient, and compliant.

You will:

• Operate and monitor digesters, feedstock systems, pumps, blowers, compressors, RNG upgraders, and pipeline injection systems
• Use SCADA/PLC controls to monitor and optimize plant performance
• Perform hands‑on preventive and corrective maintenance, including troubleshooting and routine repairs of pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, piping, and other plant equipment
• Conduct sample collection, lab testing, recordkeeping, and process adjustments
• Support environmental and safety compliance
• Follow strict LOTO, confined space, hot work, and industrial safety protocols
• Operate equipment including skid steers, loaders, forklifts, and UTVs

Who Thrives Here

You’ll be a great fit if you enjoy hands‑on, technical work and have:

• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, piping, or similar equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical fundamentals
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance
• Strong troubleshooting and critical‑thinking skills
• Ability to read P&IDs, diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Flexibility for rotating schedules and on-call needs
• A strong safety mindset and teamwork approach
• Bonus: Welding, fabrication, PLC, VFD, or instrumentation experience

Pay & Schedule

Pay range: $24-$32/hour, based on relevant operations and industrial maintenance experience.

Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (4 days one week / 3 days the next).

Benefits & PTO

We offer a competitive, full-benefits package designed to support you and your family:

Benefits:

• UHC Medical Insurance
• Principal Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid training and advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off:

• 3 weeks PTO during your first 2 years
• 4 weeks PTO after 3 years of employment
• Paid holidays (including floating holiday/birthday)

Why Join Taurus Biogas?

• Be part of the renewable energy movement
• Work with cutting‑edge mechanical, electrical, and biological systems
• Career growth opportunities across multiple sites
• Strong, supportive leadership committed to employee development
• A safety‑first culture you can rely on

Requirements

• Hands‑on industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, processing, wastewater, agricultural, or similar industrial environment
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial mechanical equipment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and aptitude testBasic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to lift to 40 lbs. and work in varied weather
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices (LOTO, confined space, hot work)