RNG Plant Operator — Safety‑Focused, Full‑Time

Opal-Fuels; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

401(k) plus MatchingContributions

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off

Ten Paid Holidays per year

Job summary

OPAL Fuels seeks a Plant Operator in Manassas, VA to support day-to-day operations of a Renewable Natural Gas facility. You will help maximize production and minimize downtime while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

Reports to a Lead Plant Operator in the Operations department. Responsibilities include detailed recordkeeping, equipment checks, maintenance, preventative outages, inventory, and 24/7 availability on a rolling callout schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/ GED equivalent Skilled in recordkeeping and logging.
• General troubleshooting abilities.
• Must be able to read and write well.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Must possess good mechanical skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and perform most tasks with little or no supervision.
• Working knowledge of pressure, vacuum, and flow.
• Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors.
• Gas reciprocating or screw compressor experience is helpful.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license, without any restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed records on production data, equipment operational hours, service schedules and equipment outages.
• Check all operating equipment daily including flow meters, gas chromatographs, fluid levels, pressure and temperature readings, and unusual noises to correct conditions before failure occurs.
• Perform all maintenance and repairs on the operating equipment including oil and filter changes, replacement and repair of valves, blowers, compressors, and other plant equipment, as necessary.
• Participate in preventative maintenance outages and overhauls.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in and around the plant.
• Keep oil from accumulating on the unit skids, floors, and soil around the plant.
• Keep weeds and shrubs cleaned from the plant yard and perimeter fence.
• Keep equipment and floors looking as presentable as possible.
• Keep all on-site parts and supplies stocked and well organized.
• Maintain plant inventory.
• Respond to call outs in a timely manner.
• Identify and correct the cause of the call out. If the problem cannot be corrected or diagnosed, it is the responsibility of the operator to contact the area manager to get the help required to fix the situation.
• Take readings and adjust landfill gas wells.
• Support landfill well maintenance as part of a larger team.
• Support Virtual Pipeline compressors and truck filling to keep the gas plant in operation.
• Operate the plant with a clear focus on safety.
• Clean up spills immediately.
• Make sure all lighting systems are fully functional; no slip or trip hazards are consistently present; and no electrical or mechanical hazards go on for long periods of time without attention.
• Affirm that all plant visitors, mechanics, and outside contractors are following safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading & writing

Computer skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge (basic)

Self-motivation

Pressure, vacuum, and flow

Pumps, blowers, or air compressors

Gas compressors experience helpful

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

OPAL Fuels seeks a Plant Operator in Manassas, VA to support day-to-day operations of a Renewable Natural Gas facility. You will help maximize production and minimize downtime while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

Reports to a Lead Plant Operator in the Operations department. Responsibilities include detailed recordkeeping, equipment checks, maintenance, preventative outages, inventory, and 24/7 availability on a rolling callout schedule.