RNG Field Technician: Landfill Gas to Energy Ops

Vitol; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Paid Vacation

401k with company contributions

Life insurance

Short-term & Long-term disability

Job summary

Vitol Biomethane, LLC (VBM) is seeking an RNG Technician to support Landfill Gas to Energy projects across the United States. This field-based role covers the GCCS, wellfield, RNG processing plant, and pipeline systems—all aimed at maximizing methane recovery while maintaining regulatory compliance.

You will monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment, perform routine rounds, and coordinate with Plant Manager and contractors. A valid driver’s license and adherence to SOPs are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in industrial operations, maintenance, landfill gas, or gas processing preferred.
• Basic mechanical and technical proficiency.
• Ability to follow SOPs and document process data accurately.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wellfield, GCCS, plant, and pipeline equipment.
• Conduct routine and non-routine landfill gas field monitoring activities including wellhead inspections, header evaluations, vacuum adjustments, and system balancing.
• Perform wellfield adjustments to maximize methane recovery and minimize oxygen intrusion.
• Support gas-chasing efforts and field optimization initiatives.
• Perform routine rounds across the full site, including wells, headers, blowers, compressors, membranes/PSA systems, and metering infrastructure.
• Assist with startup, shutdown, and normal operating adjustments.
• Operate wheeled and tracked light and heavy equipment to support repairs and maintenance across the site.
• Regularly perform work within active landfill fill areas in coordination with landfill operations personnel.
• Work safely around heavy equipment traffic, active tipping operations, changing grades, unstable terrain, and evolving landfill conditions.
• Identify and communicate landfill activities that may impact gas collection system integrity or methane recovery performance.

Skills

Process control

Mechanical systems

Electrical circuits

P&IDs reading

Instrumentation

MS Office

Documentation

Independent work

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Vitol Biomethane, LLC (VBM) is seeking an RNG Technician to support Landfill Gas to Energy projects across the United States. This field-based role covers the GCCS, wellfield, RNG processing plant, and pipeline systems—all aimed at maximizing methane recovery while maintaining regulatory compliance.

You will monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment, perform routine rounds, and coordinate with Plant Manager and contractors. A valid driver’s license and adherence to SOPs are essential.