Senior Technician – RNG Ops & Safety Leader

Divert; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (im

Life Insurance

Safe harbor 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

Divert Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to join our RNG facilities in North Carolina. You will drive operational efficiencies, monitor system performance, and support safety and culture initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Under supervision, you will perform CIP procedures, engage with the HMI, and participate in plant reporting and cross-training across processing positions to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2 year Technical Degree, Associate’s degree, or Military background is a plus.
• 1-3 years Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, or Auto Mechanic experience.
• 1-3 years in a Leadership role preferred.
• Forklift experience required.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills.
• Experience leading in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the plant supervisor to execute the daily operation plan.
• Engages directly with the Divert HMI daily to understand system performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive results that meet leadership-defined standards.
• Assists with and executes clean-in-place (CIP) procedures, including but not limited to Biosis, MBR, and decanter operations, while ensuring titration accuracy and process adherence.
• Daily plant reporting – Divert Digital Platform, Maintenance Connection, etc.
• Cross‑trained and able to support in all processing positions on the plant floor
• Ensures execution of daily sanitation tasks
• Safety leadership – ensures the team delivers excellence in LOTO, Fall Prevention, Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE, and more
• Identifies and communicates potential safety, environmental, and operational risks within the food waste RNG facility; responds promptly to alarms, abnormal conditions, spills, equipment failures, and other emergencies; and escalates issues to leadership or emergency response personnel as needed.
• Cross‑trained to assist in the maintenance and repair of feedstock processing equipment and other RNG facility equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift experience

Leadership experience

Written and verbal communication

Willing to work overtime

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

2 year Technical Degree / Associate’s degree

Job description

Divert Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to join our RNG facilities in North Carolina. You will drive operational efficiencies, monitor system performance, and support safety and culture initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Under supervision, you will perform CIP procedures, engage with the HMI, and participate in plant reporting and cross-training across processing positions to ensure safe, reliable operations.