Renewable Natural Gas Technician

Waste Connections

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is seeking a full-time Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Plant Technician for their new RNG Plant at the Arrowhead Landfill near Uniontown, Alabama, scheduled to be commissioned in mid-2026. This role will involve managing the plant's resources, optimizing performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with a team of operators and technicians. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage daily production, work independently and within a team, and apply sound judgment and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience managing operations and maintenance in an industrial setting is strongly recommended.
A valid US Driver’s License.
Strong verbal, written, computer communication and organization skills.
Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong knowledge of plant operations, maintenance and safety practices.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to landfill gas and renewable energy.
Experience performing mechanical maintenance on blowers, compressors, and equipment is desirable.
Experience with gas processing or similar systems, mechanical and electrical systems are desirable.
Experience with computer-based monitoring systems; SCADA, SCS Tools web-based application, PLCs and programs; etc.
Experience planning, scheduling and directing plant maintenance outages.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
Be available for ‘on call’ support, response or varied schedule needs.

Responsibilities

Assist in the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) that supports a High BTU landfill gas plant.
Supervise and direct technicians and contractors as needed.
Monitor plant performance and optimize plant processes to maximize gas recovery and efficiency.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve plant efficiency and profitability, including exploring new revenue streams.
Coordinate with landfill site management to ensure the plant operates in compliance with site regulations and best practices.
Manage inventory of plant supplies and materials.
Participate in in-house and third-party safety and environmental audits and implement recommendations and follow ups.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with site management, regulators, and local communities.
Stay within operating parameters set by Waste Connections and management notification procedures with respect to any production problems.
Cooperate with other site stakeholders and corporate leadership in achieving overall site goals in terms of safety, environment & health, facility performance and other corporate goal requirements.