Operations Maintenance Technician

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? #J-18808-Ljbffr