RNG Plant Controls Operator
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Country: United States
Category: Operations
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: August 6, 2026
Job ID: 650372
Job Description
We are partnering with our client to identify a Renewable Natural Gas Controls Operator with a strong focus on electrical controls. The Operator will successfully operate the Renewable Natural Gas plant. They will be one of three operators on site providing technical and operational support to plant personnel as well as interacting with the host landfill, regulatory agencies, and customers. The Controls Operator will review plant operational efficiencies, plant controls/trend analysis, vender procurement, media and inventory management and providing general support for the Plant Teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Operation and Maintenance of a plant consisting of gas compression, gas processing and filtration equipment; works with Landfill Gas (LFG) and pipeline quality RNG.
- Comply with all workplace, federal, state and OSHA safety guidelines and obligations.
- Perform inspections and maintenance of fixed plant equipment, including rotating gas compressors, H2S gas scrubber, CO2 membranes, N2 removal PSA and other auxiliary equipment such as pumps, chillers, valves, etc.
- Documenting and reporting equipment maintenance, operation, and condition.
- Performing fault-finding, repairs and reporting of gas, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Operating instrumentation and process control systems.
- Periodic and scheduled for on-call duties
- Readings, tunings, pump operations and maintenance, flaring operations and maintenance as needed.
- Interface with well field (LFG) operations and the local natural gas utility
- Current driver's license with a clean driving record;
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and on-call hours;
- Maintenance, gas, mechanical or electrical experience and/or suitable background ;
- Basic Computer operation including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to collect and interpret data and write clear, accurate reports and specifications
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written
- Experience with Gas or refrigeration equipment;
- Experience with LFG extraction and use systems and equipment;
- Analytical and trouble shooting skills in either mechanical and electrical systems ;
- Ability to perform minor repairs and overhaul mechanical & electrical equipment;
- Familiarity with the operation of instrumentation and process control equipment and systems;
- Ability to work autonomously in a multi-skilled work environment;
- Proficient in using computers, instrumentation, metering and/or monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters;
- Advanced electrical skills with the ability to fault find and carry out preventive maintenance on electrical equipment; such as PLC's, Generators, High Voltage and or Control systems
- Advanced mechanical skills with the ability to fault find and carry out preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment; including compressors, pumps and valving.
- Familiarity with PLC's, ladder Logic as well as troubleshooting and programming of these systems
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