RNG Plant Operator: Monitor, Optimize & Ensure Safety

Sagepoint Energy; Birch Run Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sagepoint Energy operates a landfill RNG production facility in Birch Run, MI. The Operator will monitor, operate, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and gas processing equipment, collect samples, and maintain logs to ensure efficient, compliant plant operation.

The role emphasizes safety, data analysis, and proactive maintenance for continuous operations. Candidates should have an associate degree or 3+ years' relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and familiarity with SCADA/CMMS,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, or industrial field, or 3+ years in an industrial environment.
• General mechanical aptitude and valid driver's license.
• Satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to learn CMMS/SCADA.
• Familiarity with Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Elevated Work.
• OSHA 40 Hour cert preferred; RNG/landfill gas experience preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Understanding of instrumentation, PLCs, VFDs, and SCADA systems.
• Gas sampling/quality control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates full range of mechanical, electrical, and gas processing equipment safely and compliantly.
• Becomes SME in RNG production to optimize equipment performance.
• Monitors and records performance data; responds to alarms and issues.
• Performs sampling and quality control on gas, liquids, and solids.
• Performs maintenance and troubleshooting on systems as required.
• Operates loaders, forklifts, UTVs, and light-duty trucks when needed.
• Performs confined space entries and elevated work per safety procedures.
• Ensures environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance.

Skills

General mechanical aptitude

Valid driver's license

Satisfactory motor vehicle record

Reading and interpreting P&IDs and SDS

Instrumentation and controls (PLCs, VF

SCADA familiarity

Gas sampling/quality control knowledge

Physical stamina for lifting up to 75+

Education

Associate degree or higher in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering/technology or 3+ years industry experience

OSHA 40 Hour General Industry Certification (preferred)

Tools

SCADA systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Job description

Sagepoint Energy operates a landfill RNG production facility in Birch Run, MI. The Operator will monitor, operate, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and gas processing equipment, collect samples, and maintain logs to ensure efficient, compliant plant operation.

The role emphasizes safety, data analysis, and proactive maintenance for continuous operations. Candidates should have an associate degree or 3+ years' relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and familiarity with SCADA/CMMS,