Renewable Natural Gas Plant Operator - Rougemont, NC

ESI Solutions; Rougemont (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ENERGYneering Solutions Inc. ® (ESI) seeks a Plant Operator for its Rougemont, North Carolina RNG facility. You will operate and maintain the landfill gas to RNG plant, work with the Plant Manager, and ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability.

This hands-on role requires a strong mechanical background, willingness to learn, and teamwork. You will cover 12-hour shifts and may travel to other plants or the corporate office as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of plant operations experience.
• Trade school, high school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read basic PFDs and electrical schematics.
• Experience with troubleshooting tools (multimeters, infrared, gas testing).
• Able to work 12-hour shifts and lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Plant and equipment in a safe, organized, and presentable manner.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maximize SCADA utilization for predictive and proactive operations and maintenance.
• Perform maintenance on major and ancillary equipment (gas analyzers, pumps, compressors, etc.).
• Use ODMS to track events, operational data, and daily readings.
• Understand and assist with compliance regulations, permits, and inspections.
• Respond to plant callouts within 2 hours.
• Assist with training of coworkers or temporary operators.
• Travel to assist other plants or for training.
• Follow SOPs and suggest improvements; other duties as assigned.
• DOT testing: pre-employment, random, post-accident, return-to-duty.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

SCADA

ODMS

PLC

VFD

Education

Trade school certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gas analyzers

Multimeters

Thermographic tools

Job description

ENERGYneering Solutions Inc. ® (ESI) seeks a Plant Operator for its Rougemont, North Carolina RNG facility. You will operate and maintain the landfill gas to RNG plant, work with the Plant Manager, and ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability.

This hands-on role requires a strong mechanical background, willingness to learn, and teamwork. You will cover 12-hour shifts and may travel to other plants or the corporate office as needed.