RNG Plant Operator: Optimize Production & Safety

OPAL Fuels; Roebling (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

401(k) plus Matching Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off

Ten Paid Holidays

Job summary

OPAL Fuels is hiring a Plant Operator for its Florence Township, NJ RNG facility. You will help safely operate the plant, monitor processes, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure product quality for pipeline injection.

You’ll coordinate with management and vendors, handle callouts, and maintain detailed production records while adhering to strict environmental and safety standards. This role requires flexibility for shifts.

Qualifications

• Landfill Gas experience or gas compression/treatment.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficient with SCADA and Microsoft Office.
• Solid mechanical skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge preferred.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot via SCADA and manuals.
• Knowledge of pressure, vacuum, and flow.
• Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors.
• Heavy equipment operations experience preferred (gas turbine & gas compressor O&M).
• Fabrication and basic process knowledge.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate safe and efficient RNG plant; monitor systems, perform maintenance, ensure product meets quality.
• Safety: review LOTO and JHA’s; raise safety concerns.
• Environmental: monthly reporting; monitor LFG composition and sampling; ensure compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance tasks with management and operators.
• Work with third-party vendors for timely service.
• Respond to callouts and assist during outages.
• Tune and adjust plant to meet production and efficiency.
• Inventory management and preventative maintenance program.
• Operate, adjust, and repair equipment to maximize production safely.
• Operate and monitor blowers, pretreatment, chiller, CO2/N2/O2 removal, compression.
• Maintain detailed production data, equipment hours, service schedules, outages.
• Check operating equipment daily: meters, readings, noises; correct conditions.
• Perform maintenance: oil/filter changes, belts, hoses, valve adjustments, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness; keep grounds presentable.
• Keep parts and supplies stocked; maintain inventory.
• Respond to call outs; diagnose; escalate to plant manager as needed.
• Ensure safety; prevent spills; safe practices around visitors/contractors.

Skills

Landfill Gas Experience

Troubleshooting

Gas compression/treatment

Mechanical skills

Basic electrical knowledge

Self-motivated

Pumps & blowers experience

Heavy equipment operations experience

Fabrication & process knowledge

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Office

Job description

OPAL Fuels is hiring a Plant Operator for its Florence Township, NJ RNG facility. You will help safely operate the plant, monitor processes, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure product quality for pipeline injection.

You’ll coordinate with management and vendors, handle callouts, and maintain detailed production records while adhering to strict environmental and safety standards. This role requires flexibility for shifts.