Process Operator

M2X Energy Inc; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

M2X Energy Inc. is seeking a Process Operator in Odessa, TX to operate, monitor, and maintain biogas to methanol production systems. You will be the primary site contact, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and external stakeholders.

This role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, data collection, and strict adherence to safety standards. It involves field work, SAT support, and travel up to 50% as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in mechanical, electrical, or industrial tech.
• 2+ years operating or maintaining industrial or laboratory equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hand/power tools and diagnostic instruments.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and familiarity with sensors and control systems.
• Familiarity with HMI system operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams) and basic data analysis.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety procedures.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors/industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Maximize equipment uptime through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
• Provide daily reports on operating status, findings, and issues to broader team.
• Operate industrial systems; handle methanol storage and transfer to offtake partners.
• Read and understand operating procedures and provide comments.
• Collect and log data and verify equipment performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on systems.
• Assist engineers with Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and system commissioning.
• Maintain organized records of test results, calibration certs, and maintenance logs.
• Support installation and removal of test equipment at field sites.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for specialized equipment support.
• Manage inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI system operations

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Safety procedures

Hand/power tools

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in mechanical/electrical/industrial technology

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Industrial control systems

Job description

Role:
The Process Operator will operate, monitor, and maintain M2X’s biogas to methanol production systems. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for the operating facility, acting as the liaison between M2X and external stakeholders. This position will support engineering development, site acceptance testing (SAT), and field commissioning of modular, mobile biofuel plants. The operator will work closely with the Engineering and Manufacturing Teams to ensure accurate data collection, safe operations, and high equipment uptime. A strong candidate will have hands‑on mechanical and electrical skills, familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition, and the ability to work in a fast‑moving, field‑oriented environment.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Maximize equipment uptime through proactive monitoring and maintenance
• Provide clear daily reports on operating status, findings, and issues to broader team
• Operate industrialsystems;handle methanol storage and transfer to offtake partners
• Read and understandoperatingproceduresand providecomment
• Collect and log data and verify equipment performance
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs onsystems
• Assistengineers withSite Acceptance Testing(SAT)and system commissioning
• Maintain organized records of test results, calibration certs, and maintenance logs
• Support installation and removal of test equipment at field sites
• Ensure compliance with company safety protocols and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for specialized equipment support
• Manage inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumablesrequiredforoperation

Qualifications:

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent applied training in mechanical, electrical, or industrial technology
• 2+ years of experienceoperatingor maintaining industrial or laboratory test equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand/power tools and diagnostic instruments
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills and familiarity with sensors and control systems
• Familiarity with Human Machine Interface (HMI) system operations
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams) and basic data analysis
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to safety procedures
• Ability to lift 50lbs.and work in outdoor or industrial environments as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial testing, process operations, or field service
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, or other industrial control system
• Experience with biofuel, chemical, or renewable energy process equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and hazardous-materials handling
• Track recordof effective collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

$33-$44/hour (based on experience)

Job Type : Full-time,On-site.Travelup to 50%

M2X Energy offers excellent benefits and career opportunities. We believe our company’s strength is the product of our employees, whicharethe mostimportant elementof our company. Our company embraces a highly collaborative, supportive, and ambitious work culture.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location: Odessa, TX regions

Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer : AtM2X Energy, we are working toward alow-carbon, sustainablefuturefor everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and areseekingto build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with ourglobal,revolutionary products.M2X Energyis proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

M2X Energy is converting wasted methane into low-carbon methanol using modular systems to create immediate environmental and economic value. As manufacturing and deployment scale, M2X is moving into a significant phase of growth. At M2X, you’ll work on tangible challenges alongside a collaborative team shaped by trust, pragmatism, and inventive problem-solving. It’s a place for people who want meaningful challenges, room to grow, and work that leads to real-world impact.