RNG Plant Operator & Wellfield Technician

ESI; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K Company match 100% of your first

Company match 3% and 50% of next 2%

Employer sponsored life insurance

Group dental and vision insurance

Annual allowance for continuing ed

Job summary

ESI Solutions in Hickory, NC is seeking an Operator/WellField Technician to operate Landfill Gas to RNG facilities and optimize gas collection. This hands-on role requires field maintenance, safety focus, and teamwork with Plant Operators and the RNG Operations team.

You will monitor equipment, diagnose issues, use SCADA and ODMS, and travel to support other plants. A background in plant operations, basic IT skills, DOT compliance, and ability to lift up to 100 pounds are needed.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of plant operations experience.
• Trade school cert, high school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and background.
• Basic Windows computer skills.
• Established troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in maintenance planning and preventative maintenance strategies.
• General MS Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must work independently, self-motivated, and communicate effectively with customers and team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Plant and all equipment in a safe, organized, and presentable manner.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems; remote/onsite support available.
• Learn to maximize SCADA usage for predictive operations and maintenance.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on major and ancillary equipment.
• Use ODMS to track events, data, and daily readings.
• Follow regulations, maintain permits, and liaise with inspectors.
• Respond to plant callouts within 2 hours.
• Assist training of coworkers or temporary Operators.
• Travel to assist other plants or for training.
• Follow SOPs and help develop them.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Windows basics

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Trade school certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESI Solutions in Hickory, NC is seeking an Operator/WellField Technician to operate Landfill Gas to RNG facilities and optimize gas collection. This hands-on role requires field maintenance, safety focus, and teamwork with Plant Operators and the RNG Operations team.

You will monitor equipment, diagnose issues, use SCADA and ODMS, and travel to support other plants. A background in plant operations, basic IT skills, DOT compliance, and ability to lift up to 100 pounds are needed.