Renewable Natural Gas Plant Technician

Waste Management

Elgin (SC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Annual Bonus

Education Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Plant Manager for an RNG facility to maximize production while upholding safety and environmental standards. You will operate specialty gas processing equipment, compressors, and H2S removal systems, coordinating with MAGOM and WMRE leaders to meet objectives.

The role requires leadership in outages, vendor management, and maintaining documentation for compliance and performance. A strong background in gas processing and instrumentation is preferred.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
5 years of relevant work experience in plant operations or maintenance.
Driver license valid in state of residence.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain RNG facility equipment and instrumentation.
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for scheduled maintenance.
Ensure safety, environmental compliance and budget adherence.
Respond to outages, diagnose issues, and return plant to operation.
Maintain records, data analysis, and reporting for plant performance.

Skills

Instrument repair

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Electrical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work at a BRAND NEW state of the art facility, and receive the following benefits from day one:

Relocation Assistance offered
Base Salary + Form of OT & Annual Bonus
Work independently, with lots of variety in your day
Discretionary paid time off with Manager approval
Education Assistance Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k Matching

I. Job Summary

Manage the Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas "RNG" Facility to maximize production, while ensuring safe work practices, environmental compliance, timely maintenance, compliance with contracts, and coordination with the landfill management and operations. This role acts as a plant owner and is available whenever necessary to meet the objectives of the role and the needs of the facility. An RNG Facility takes landfill gas and converts it to a Natural Gas Quality that is injected into the pipeline for household and commercial use. The RNG Plant Manager will be required to operate and maintain equipment such as, specialty gas processing equipment, gas compressors, and H2S removal systems, Nitrogen Removal Unit, and Pressure Swing Absorber.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The operator will perform intermediate to advanced level Instrument and Control repair, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
Capture data and evaluate course of action for optimized plant performance, while operating within identified budgets. This position also has strict requirements for safety and environmental compliance along with standard operating procedures.
Must be an engaged employee with the ability to organize and manage small to large scale plant outages and projects, with attention to detail of organizational and record keeping of all maintenance reports, gas data analysis and waste stream documentation.
Operate advanced instrumentation and process control systems.
Leads, manages, and coordinates all 3rd party vendors or customers for scheduled plant maintenance, unscheduled down time, compliance, and well-field issues.
Regularly communicates this with the Market Area Gas Operations Manager (MAGOM) and/or WMRE Operations Manager.
Inspects plant machinery and equipment. Repairs, maintains, and services all equipment in accordance with the facility Standard Operating Procedures, equipment maintenance manuals, and WMRE policies and training. Must also be knowledgeable to handle non-routine repairs or issues that may arise and require sound, immediate judgment without direct supervision.
Implements WM and WMRE safety policies and practices for all work activities, and ensures these practices are followed by other WM staff, vendors, contractors, and visitors entering the facility.
Completes all mandatory training activities for both safety and operational training as assigned by supervisor.
Procures plant supplies and replacement equipment in an efficient manner by identifying needs in advance, managing vendors, and working within WMRE guidelines as well as being responsible for the annual budget.
Promptly responds to call-outs of plant shutdowns during non-business hours to identify the cause of the shutdown and rectify/diagnose through appropriate repairs or adjustments to return the plant to operation while consulting with WMRE operations managers (as needed). This role is given discretion to judge the situation and respond accordingly without management intervention, until needed.
Maintains the facility spare inventory and provides a written inventory count twice annually.
Completes special assignments/tasks as required by WMRE Operations Manager, Market Area Gas Operations Manager, or Landfill District Manager.
Able to work as a team and communicate clearly and professionally across different business units.
Ability to wear/operate assigned PPE and follow WM and WM Renewable Energy safety protocols and procedures.
Work on electrical systems, DC and AC low voltage, to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs.
Must be strong with basic computer skills used to communicate, document, and change operations settings for plant performance optimization.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
5 years of relevant work experience in a plant operations or plant maintenance environment
Administrative Services\\DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid Driver License

B. Preferred Qualifications

Gas processing or pipeline operations experience
Gas compression and gas conditioning
Controls and programming
Landfill gas collections
Automotive or Heavy Equipment technician
Refrigeration or HVAC experience
Skilled in P&ID or electrical drawing interpretation
Project management experience

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Please note, this is a salaried position that is eligible for a form of overtime.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

About Us

ABOUT WM WM (WM.com ) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

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About the Team

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