Plant Operator

Boutique Recruiting; Skull Valley (UT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA wellness incentive

Uniforms and tools

Overtime opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Cross-training in electrical systems

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Plant Operator to support a growing renewable natural gas operation. The role involves operating and maintaining an RNG upgrading facility, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment, monitoring plant controls, and performing preventative maintenance with a hands-on team.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of hands-on mechanical experience, resides within an hour of Skull Valley, Utah, and is willing to overtime and participate in every-third-week

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on mechanical experience with equipment such as diesel engines, generators, or industrial machinery.
• Willingness to learn electrical/plant operations and handle alarms.
• Live within approximately one hour of Skull Valley, UT to meet on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain RNG plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment; replace worn components.
• Monitor plant controls, respond to alarms, adjust operating params, assist with start/stop procedures.
• Record operating data and maintain logs weekly and monthly.
• Perform landfill well-field tuning and adjust to improve gas quantity and quality.
• Maintain tools, parts, fluids, and coordinate with utility and landfill staff.
• Support general facility upkeep, preventative maintenance, and other duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical troubleshooting

SCADA/PLC/HMI knowledge

On-call readiness

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical diagrams

SCADA/PLC/HMI systems

Job description

Position Title: Plant Operator

Join a growing renewable energy operation where your mechanical skills will directly support the production of renewable natural gas. The Plant Operator will help operate and maintain an RNG upgrading facility, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment, monitor plant controls, complete preventative maintenance, and respond to operational issues alongside a small, hands-on team.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, dependable, and eager to learn, with at least one year of hands-on mechanical experience and the flexibility to support overtime and an every-third-week on-call rotation.

Salary Range: $59,000 - $66,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain renewable natural gas plant equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance
• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment, replacing worn or damaged components as needed
• Monitor plant controls, respond to alarms, adjust operating parameters, and assist with plant shutdown and startup procedures
• Record plant operating data and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly logs covering operations, maintenance, performance, and downtime
• Perform landfill well-field tuning, record operating data, and make adjustments to improve gas quantity and quality
• Maintain plant tools, parts, fluids, and supplies while coordinating with utility and landfill personnel
• Perform general facility upkeep, security inspections, preventative maintenance, and other operational duties as needed

Requirements

• 1+ year of hands-on mechanical experience with equipment such as diesel engines, generators, vehicles, industrial machinery, or similar systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability and willingness to learn electrical and plant operations
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and remain composed while responding to plant alarms, repairs, and operational issues
• Must live within approximately one hour of the Skull Valley, Utah facility to meet on-call response requirements
• Willingness to work approximately 10 hours of overtime per week, with additional overtime as operational needs require
• Ability to participate in an every-third-week on-call rotation and report to the facility within one hour when called
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Electrical troubleshooting experience, including multimeters, electrical diagrams, and 480V systems, is preferred
• Experience with SCADA, PLC, or HMI systems is a plus but not required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with medical coverage beginning on day one
• 401(k) with a guaranteed company contribution plus a dollar-for-dollar company match
• Paid time off starting at approximately 120 hours annually, based on experience
• Nine paid company holidays plus two personal-choice holidays
• HSA wellness incentive of up to $1,000 annually
• Company-provided uniforms and tools
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• Tiered advancement opportunities with increased earning potential as experience grows
• Cross-training in electrical systems, facility maintenance, and plant operations with opportunities to support other facilities

If you are mechanically skilled, ready to expand your technical expertise, and want to build a career in renewable energy operations.