RNG Plant Controls Operator
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Country: United States
Category: Operations
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: September 14, 2026
Job ID: 651832
Job Description
Pay: $40-$42/hr + Overtime
Direct Hire Benefits: Eligible after placement
Location: Greater Lansing, MI Area
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (40-45 hours/week)
- On-call rotation approximately once every three weeks
- Additional weekly on-call compensation
- Mileage reimbursement when site response is required
- Virtual Interview
- Onsite Interview
- Final Leadership Interview
About the Opportunity
A growing renewable energy operation is seeking a Controls Operator to support the safe and efficient operation of a state-of-the-art Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility. This role combines hands-on operations, maintenance, controls troubleshooting, and process optimization in a highly automated industrial environment.
You'll be part of a small, collaborative team and play a key role in maintaining plant performance, improving operational processes, and supporting critical energy infrastructure.
This position is ideal for individuals with a background in industrial controls, instrumentation, electrical systems, maintenance, engineering technology, or military technical experience.
What You'll Do
- Operate and support a renewable energy processing facility.
- Monitor plant performance through advanced instrumentation and control systems.
- Troubleshoot and maintain automated equipment, electrical systems, compressors, pumps, valves, and process equipment.
- Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment diagnostics.
- Analyze operating data and trends to identify opportunities for improved performance and reliability.
- Work with SCADA, HMI, PLC, and other control systems.
- Document maintenance activities, inspections, and operational data.
- Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders as needed.
- Support plant optimization initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to operational issues when required.
- Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational standards.
What We're Looking For Preferred Experience
- Instrumentation & Controls experience in an industrial, manufacturing, utility, energy, or process environment.
- Experience with:
- SCADA systems
- HMI platforms
- PLC troubleshooting and programming
- Industrial automation and process controls
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
- Mechanical maintenance of compressors, pumps, rotating equipment, and process systems
- Process operations, plant tuning, and performance monitoring
- Gas processing, utilities, power generation, wastewater, chemical processing, manufacturing, or similar industries
- Root cause analysis and problem-solving in industrial environments
- Associate degree, technical/trade school certification, military technical training, or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Veterans with technical maintenance, controls, instrumentation, electrical, or engineering experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
What Makes Someone Successful Here
We're looking for professionals who take a proactive approach to operations and maintenance. The ideal candidate enjoys identifying opportunities for improvement, solving complex technical problems, and working independently while contributing to a close-knit team environment.
If you're experienced with industrial controls, automation, electrical systems, or plant operations and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing renewable energy organization, we'd love to hear from you.
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