Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician
$24 - $32 per hourTaurus Biogas
Job Description
Job Description
Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician – Renewable Energy (RNG) | $24–$32/hr | Full-Time + Great Benefits
Taurus Biogas is growing — and we're looking for an experienced Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician to help operate and maintain our renewable natural gas (RNG) facility. This is a hands-on role for someone with industrial maintenance experience who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing, and operating mechanical equipment and process systems.
What You’ll Do
As a Plant Operations & Maintenance Technician, you'll be hands-on with the systems that convert organic waste into renewable natural gas. Your work keeps the plant safe, efficient, and compliant.
You will:
Operate and monitor digesters, feedstock systems, pumps, blowers, compressors, RNG upgraders, and pipeline injection systems
Use SCADA/PLC controls to monitor and optimize plant performance
Perform hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance, including troubleshooting and routine repairs of pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, piping, and other plant equipment
Conduct sample collection, lab testing, recordkeeping, and process adjustments
Support environmental and safety compliance
Follow strict LOTO, confined space, hot work, and industrial safety protocols
Operate equipment including skid steers, loaders, forklifts, and UTVs
Who Thrives Here
You'll be a great fit if you enjoy hands-on, technical work and have:
Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, piping, or similar equipment
Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical fundamentals
Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance
Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills
Ability to read P&IDs, diagrams, and equipment manuals
Flexibility for rotating schedules and on-call needs
A strong safety mindset and teamwork approach
Bonus: Welding, fabrication, PLC, VFD, or instrumentation experience
Pay & Schedule
Pay range: $24–$32/hour, based on relevant operations and industrial maintenance experience.
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (4 days one week / 3 days the next).
Benefits & PTO
We offer a competitive, full-benefits package designed to support you and your family:
Benefits:
UHC Medical Insurance
Principal Dental & Vision Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D
HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Company-provided uniforms and PPE
Paid training and advancement opportunities
Paid Time Off:
3 weeks PTO during your first 2 years
4 weeks PTO after 3 years of employment
Paid holidays (including floating holiday/birthday)
Why Join Taurus Biogas?
Be part of the renewable energy movement
Work with cutting-edge mechanical, electrical, and biological systems
Career growth opportunities across multiple sites
Strong, supportive leadership committed to employee development
A safety-first culture you can rely on
Requirements
Hands-on industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, processing, wastewater, agricultural, or similar industrial environment
Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial mechanical equipment
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and aptitude test
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to lift to 40 lbs. and work in varied weather
Knowledge of industrial safety practices (LOTO, confined space, hot work)
Ready to bring your industrial maintenance experience to the growing renewable energy industry? Apply today!
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