RNG Operator Technician

EDL; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EDL in Michigan is seeking an RNG Operator Technician to operate and maintain an RNG plant, including gas compression, processing, and filtration equipment, and to interface with landfill gas operations and local utility providers.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, strict safety adherence, and the ability to read data and report findings. On-call duties are required within 45 minutes of the power station, with teamwork and independent work supported by company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with gas or refrigeration equipment is required.
• Advanced electrical skills including fault finding on PLCs, generators, high voltage or control systems.
• Ability to operate and interpret data from process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of RNG plant including gas compression, processing and filtration equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and OSHA guidelines.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance of fixed plant equipment and related systems.
• Document and report equipment maintenance, operation and condition.
• Perform fault-finding and repairs on gas, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Operate advanced instrumentation and process control systems.
• Be available for on-call duties within 45 minutes of the plant.
• Interface with well field operations and local natural gas utility.
• Contribute to health and safety at the workplace and follow company policies.

Skills

Gas processing & maintenance

Electrical fault finding

PLC & control systems

On-call availability

Data collection & reporting

Heavy lifting

Teamwork & independence

Basic computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Operation and Maintenance of RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) plant consisting of gas compression, gas processing and filtration equipment; works with Landfill Gas (LFG) and pipeline quality RNG
• Comply with all EDL workplace, federal, state and OSHA safety guidelines and obligations as well as all relevant compliance obligations relation to environmental protection
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance of fixed plant equipment, including rotating gas compressors, H2S gas scrubber, CO2 membranes, N2 removal PSA and other auxiliary equipment such as pumps, chillers, valves, etc.
• Administrative duties including documenting and reporting equipment maintenance, operation, and condition
• Perform fault-finding, repairs and reporting of gas, electrical and mechanical systems
• Operation of advanced instrumentation and process control systems
• Available for on-call duties remaining within 45 minutes of the power station during these hours
• Tasks including, readings, tuning, pump orientation and maintenance, flaring operations and maintenance as needed
• Interface with well field (LFG) operations and local natural gas utility
• Actively ensure own health and safety and the health and safety of others through understanding and implementing workplace health and safety obligations
• Support and comply with Company policies and procedures as advised and documented in the Company’s employment policies as amended from time to time and as directed by Managers/Supervisors
• In addition to the duties set out above, the RNG Operator Technician may be expected to perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the Company

Person Specification

• Ability to read, write, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities
• The work is physical in nature; ability to stand, sit, bend, squat, crawl, climb, stoop, w and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Qualifications and Experience

• Current driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and on-call hours
• Maintenance, gas, mechanical or electrical experience and/or suitable background
• Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to collect and interpret data and write clear and accurate reports
• Experience with Gas or refrigeration equipment
• Experience with LFG extraction and use systems and equipment
• Advanced electrical skills with the ability to fault find and carry out preventative maintenance on electrical equipment, such as PLC’s, generators, high voltage and/or control systems

EDL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer