Senior RNG Technician

Company Description

Vitol Biomethane, part of the global Vitol group, is at the forefront of sustainable energy by transforming landfill gas into clean, usable natural gas. We collaborate with landfill owners across the US, installing and operating advanced facilities directly on-site to deliver renewable energy into the nation’s pipeline system.

Join us and help drive the transition to a cleaner energy future.

Vitol Bio Methane, LLC (VBM) is looking for a Senior RNG Technician for our Landfill Gas to Energy (LFGTE) projects located throughout the country. This is an opportunity to join a growing team and be a part of the energy transition by supporting production of a renewable energy source.

The Senior RNG Technician is the on-site technical leader responsible for full‑scope operations and maintenance of the wellfield, GCCS, RNG plant, and pipeline systems. This hands‑on leadership role oversees wellfield optimization strategy, landfill interface coordination, advanced troubleshooting, and technician development while ensuring maximum methane recovery, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Develop and oversee wellfield optimization strategies to maximize methane recovery and system efficiency.
• Analyze wellfield and GCCS performance data to identify inefficiencies, oxygen events, or methane losses and implement corrective actions.
• Anticipate landfill development impacts and coordinate proactive infrastructure relocation or modification.
• Monitor and optimize process conditions across plant and pipeline systems.
• Maintain structured coordination with landfill management regarding filling plans and grading schedules.
• Advocate for preservation of gas collection system integrity during landfill development.
• Escalate landfill‑related risks impacting methane recovery or system reliability.

• Plan, schedule, and lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems associated with GCCS and plant applications.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for critical equipment, including wellfield, GCCS equipment, plant compressors, blowers, PSA and membrane systems, analyzers, and gas conditioning units.
• Lead troubleshooting of advanced instrumentation and control systems, including calibration and loop checks for flow, temperature, pressure, and level devices.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for maintenance activities, ensuring work quality and adherence to company standards.
• Develop and maintain spare parts inventory lists and reliability maintenance plans for assigned facilities.
• Support and review root cause analyses (RCA) for significant equipment or process failures, implementing long‑term corrective actions.

• Champion a culture of safety excellence by modeling safe behaviors and reinforcing compliance with OSHA, EPA, PHMSA, and company policies.
• Ensure utilization of and review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), hazard assessments, and safety audits; ensure corrective actions are tracked and completed.
• Oversee and verify adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and all work permit requirements;
  Hot Work, JSA, Ground Disturbance/Excavations, Lifting Operations, Confined Space determination.
• Ensure accurate completion of required documentation gathered for air, waste, and renewable fuel compliance (RINs, RFS, QAP).
• Champion compliance with OSHA, EPA, PHMSA, and site‑specific air permit requirements.
• Lead response to oxygen excursions or methane recovery losses originating in the wellfield.
• Support regulatory inspections and environmental reporting efforts.

• Coordinate and mentor Senior and RNG Technicians, assigning daily work, reviewing performance, and providing coaching for skill development.
• Lead onboarding and competency assessments for new technicians.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of training materials, SOPs, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Support Plant Manager with workforce planning, scheduling, and cross‑training initiatives.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for operations staff,…