Lead Plant Operator- Renewable Natural Gas (Greentree)

Opal Fuels•Fox Township, PA

3d•$38 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

OPAL Fuels is hiring an experienced Lead Plant Operator for its Renewable Natural Gas team at a landfill processing plant in Kersey, Pennsylvania. Reporting to the Area Manager, the Lead Plant Operator directs and supervises day-to-day plant activities, including wellfield operations. The position shares accountability for site operations and leads a team of four operators and three wellfield technicians, with the objectives of maximizing production and minimizing downtime while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance. The role involves operating, monitoring, adjusting, maintaining, and repairing plant equipment and overseeing wellfield maintenance and compliance. The operator maintains production, equipment, inventory, and service records; responds to call-outs; leads preventive maintenance outages and overhauls; and ensures safe work practices, training completion, regulatory compliance, and clear communication with area managers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The anticipated pay range is $38.00–$41.00 per hour, with a bonus for eligible positions.

Requirements

Experience in gas processing and/or wellfield operations is required.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor others.
Good mechanical skills.
General troubleshooting abilities.
Skill in recordkeeping and logging.
Ability to read and write well.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Self-motivated and able to perform most tasks with little or no supervision.
Working knowledge of pressure, vacuum, and flow.
Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors.
Current and valid unrestricted driver's license.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including moderate lifting of 10–50 pounds; occasional walking on irregular surfaces, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching; and use of hands and arms to operate or examine meters, tools, cranes, and diagnostic equipment.

Nice To Haves

Basic electrical knowledge is preferred.
Welding experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise day-to-day activities at a renewable natural gas landfill processing plant, including wellfield operations.
Lead a team of four operators and three wellfield technicians to maximize production and minimize downtime while prioritizing safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.
Operate, adjust, and repair equipment to maximize gas plant production safely and in compliance with environmental requirements, using company and contractor support.
Oversee wellfield maintenance and compliance to meet operating requirements and supply quality gas to the plant.
Operate, monitor, and maintain large reciprocating gas engines and compressors used to blend and inject produced gas into the utility pipeline.
Maintain detailed records of production data, equipment operating hours, service schedules, and outages across electronic systems.
Inspect operating equipment daily, including flow meters, gas chromatographs, fluid levels, pressure and temperature readings, and unusual noises; address conditions before failure occurs.
Perform equipment maintenance and repairs, including oil and filter changes and repair or replacement of valves, blowers, compressors, and other plant equipment.
Lead preventive maintenance outages and overhauls.
Maintain cleanliness in and around the plant, including the unit skids, floors, surrounding soil, yard, and perimeter fence.
Keep on-site parts and supplies stocked and organized, and maintain plant inventory using the CMMS.
Respond promptly to call-outs, identify and correct causes, and contact the plant manager when additional help is needed.
Maintain a safe plant, promptly clean spills, ensure lighting is functional, address slip, trip, electrical, and mechanical hazards, and ensure visitors, mechanics, and contractors follow safe work practices.
Lead, coach, and provide effective feedback to plant operators and wellfield technicians.
Work with internal resources to resolve problems.
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety requirements.
Communicate material and personnel issues clearly to area managers.
Ensure team training is completed on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.