RNG Plant Operator

We are seeking a RNG Plant Operator to support the operation and maintenance of a Renewable Natural Gas facility in Kentucky. This role will play a key part in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance while supporting both the RNG processing facility and landfill gas collection system operations. Our client is a nationally recognized waste management and environmental services company operating landfill gas and RNG facilities across the U.S. This is an opportunity to join a growing operation and support RNG production and landfill gas-to-energy systems within a critical infrastructure environment. Key Responsibilities Monitor, adjust, and operate RNG processing equipment and landfill gas collection systems to maximize plant performance and gas production Perform daily walkthroughs and support the safe and efficient operation of plant and field equipment Conduct preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on compressors, pumps, blowers, filters, valves, and related gas processing equipment Support landfill gas collection system activities including troubleshooting vacuum loss, air intrusion, and gas quality issues Perform repairs and maintenance on HDPE piping systems, seals, gaskets, hatches, and related field equipment Rebuild and maintain air-operated sump pumps used within the landfill gas collection system Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, manlifts, skid steers, and mini-excavators Monitor equipment performance and identify operational or mechanical issues in real time Adhere to all safety procedures and support compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and operational regulations Support on-call operations coverage on a rotating basis, including nights and weekends when scheduled Qualifications and Preferred Background 3+ years of experience within industrial operations, landfill gas, gas processing, RNG, wastewater, chemical processing, or similar industrial environments Strong mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance experience across industrial equipment and rotating machinery Experience working with compressors, pumps, valves, filters, piping systems, and gas processing equipment Familiarity with landfill gas collection systems or related field operations is highly preferred Experience troubleshooting gas quality, vacuum systems, or air intrusion issues is a plus Hands‑on experience with HDPE piping repair, welding, or related piping systems is preferred Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, mini-excavators, and manlifts #J-18808-Ljbffr