Operations Technician

Base Pay Range

$47,840 – $52,000 per year

• Monitor and operate the landfill gas-to-energy plant during assigned shifts in compliance with SOPs, safety, and environmental standards
• Conduct regular rounds inside the facility and outdoors, inspecting equipment such as engines, tank farms, cooling towers, blowers, radiators, and control systems
• Record and trend operational data including temperatures, pressures, fluid levels, and system performance
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues when units trip offline or operate outside normal parameters
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs using hand tools and testing equipment
• Test and troubleshoot electrical systems and wiring up to 480 volts using meters and diagnostic tools
• Operate and interact with SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems to monitor and adjust plant operations
• Escalate complex issues to supervisors or contractors when appropriate
• Maintain clean, organized work spaces including plant buildings, control rooms, and grounds
• Complete daily logs, reports, and maintenance documentation
• Assist with maintenance planning, outages, and parts procurement
• Respond to rotating on-call responsibilities, callouts, and overtime as required
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and hazardous waste handling

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, electronics, chemical, power plant, or related operations
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort using basic hand tools
• Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and P&IDs
• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors in an industrial environment
• Basic computer skills for logging data and monitoring systems
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Willingness to complete a 3-month training program on specialized plant systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background check, physical, hearing test, and DOT drug testing
• Flexibility to work a rotating schedule: 10 days on / 4 days off, 7:00 am–3:00 pm, plus rotating on-call
• Landfill gas, RNG, power plant, or industrial gas operations preferred
• Electrical or electronics background preferred
• SCADA, PLC, or process control systems exposure preferred
• Industrial equipment maintenance preferred
• Technical certifications or formal trade training preferred

• Overtime built into schedule
• Quarterly Momentum Bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Insurance
• 120 Hours of PTO
• Biweekly pay
• Uniforms, PPE, and safety gear supplied
• Relocation assistance or potential sign-on bonus available

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Utilities

This role is ideal for someone who values stability, hands-on work, and learning a specialized operation that few technicians ever get exposure to. If you want steady overtime, strong benefits, real training, and a path to higher operator levels and leadership, this is the opportunity to step in and build something long-term. Apply now!