Plant Operator

Boutique Recruiting; Village of Youngstown (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with companyCon

Paid time off and sick leave

Health savings account and wellness

Company-provided uniforms

Optional paid travel opportunities

Hands-on experience with large engines

Opportunities to develop mechanical/pk

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Plant Operator for a landfill gas-to-energy facility in Youngstown, NY. You will operate, maintain, and repair large industrial engines, conduct preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot mechanical issues on a small, collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has diesel engine or heavy equipment experience and is comfortable with a rotating on-call schedule. Salary ranges from $51,000 to $60,000 per year, DOE, with onsite weekday hours.

Qualifications

• 1+ year hands-on mechanical maintenance or engine repair experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to diagnose and fix equipment.
• Experience with diesel engines, heavy equipment, or industrial machinery preferred.
• Willingness to participate in rotating on-call schedule.
• Ability to work independently and in a small hands-on team.
• Willingness to provide personal hand tools or build a suitable collection.
• Commitment to workplace safety and protective equipment.
• Onsite work Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–3:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a 10-engine natural gas facility.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot engine malfunctions and respond to alarms.
• Adjust plant controls to optimize performance and reliability.
• Disassemble and overhaul engines, replacing worn components.
• Repair and replace worn parts according to maintenance schedules.
• Execute startup/shutdown procedures with safe operating practices.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (~1 week out of 4).
• Collaborate with operators and management to maintain operations.
• Support engine overhauls at other facilities via travel opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Engine repair

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Title: Plant Operator

Plant Operator / Mechanic Opportunity - Youngstown, NY | Entry-Level Candidates Welcome!

We are seeking a hands‑on Plant Operator to operate, maintain, and repair equipment at a landfill gas-to-energy facility in Youngstown, NY. This role involves maintaining large Caterpillar natural gas engines, performing routine inspections, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and completing extensive engine overhauls to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background, preferably with diesel engines or heavy equipment, and enjoys physically demanding, hands‑on maintenance work. This individual must be comfortable working with a small team, responding to equipment emergencies, and participating in a rotating on-call schedule.

Salary Range: $51,000 - $60,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a 10-engine natural gas facility consisting of two adjacent indoor plants
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and mechanical repairs on plant equipment
• Troubleshoot engine malfunctions, respond to system alarms, and implement corrective actions
• Adjust plant controls to optimize equipment performance, efficiency, and reliability
• Conduct major engine overhauls, including disassembly, inspection, and replacement of pistons, liners, cylinder heads, bearings, and other components
• Repair and replace worn or damaged mechanical parts according to established maintenance schedules
• Execute equipment startup and shutdown procedures while maintaining safe operating conditions
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule approximately one week out of every four
• Collaborate with plant operators and management to maintain consistent facility operations
• Support engine overhauls and repairs at other facilities through optional paid travel opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of hands‑on mechanical maintenance or engine repair experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment
• Experience working with diesel engines, heavy equipment, or industrial machinery strongly preferred
• Ability to perform physically demanding maintenance, including extensive engine disassembly and component replacement
• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, hands‑on team environment
• Willingness to provide personal hand tools or gradually build a suitable tool collection
• Commitment to workplace safety, established maintenance procedures, and proper use of protective equipment
• Availability to work onsite Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions and matching opportunities
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Health savings account and wellness incentives
• Company-provided uniforms
• Optional paid travel opportunities
• Hands‑on experience maintaining and overhauling large industrial engines
• Opportunities to develop specialized mechanical and power generation expertise

If you are a mechanically skilled professional who takes pride in keeping complex equipment running and thrives in a hands‑on environment,

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