RNG Technician

Vitol•Lufkin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Vitol BioMethane, LLC (VBM) is seeking a field-based RNG Technician to support its Landfill Gas to Energy projects at designated plant locations throughout the country. The technician is responsible for the safe, compliant, and reliable operation and maintenance of the full Renewable Natural Gas site, including the landfill gas collection and control system, wellfield infrastructure, processing plant, compression systems, and associated pipeline equipment. The role covers all site assets and supports methane recovery, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted production. The technician operates and monitors site equipment, conducts field monitoring and system optimization, performs routine rounds, and assists with startup, shutdown, and operating adjustments. The work includes operating light and heavy equipment and regularly working in active landfill areas alongside landfill operations personnel. The technician also performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, dewatering, and minor field construction, and supports contractors. The role requires adherence to safety and environmental standards, participation in required permits and Lockout/Tagout procedures, accurate operational and compliance documentation, and effective coordination with fellow technicians, the Plant Manager, contractors, and support teams. The position is based at a designated plant and may involve rotation to other facilities. Shift work, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation are required to support 24/7 operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic mechanical and technical proficiency.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and accurately document process data.
Understanding of process control systems, mechanical systems, and electrical circuits.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Skill in diagnosing, calibrating, and maintaining instrumentation and control equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and computerized maintenance systems.
Effective communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make informed operational decisions.
Availability for shift work, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation to support 24/7 operations.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work in confined or elevated areas, and traverse uneven, muddy, or steep terrain.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and with exposure to methane and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S).
Ability to safely operate ATVs/UTVs and light and heavy equipment.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in industrial operations, maintenance, landfill gas, or gas processing.
Strong work ethic and attention to safety and detail.
Commitment to teamwork, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
Adaptability and dependability, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic field conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor wellfield, landfill gas collection and control system, plant, and pipeline equipment.
Conduct landfill gas field monitoring, including wellhead inspections, header evaluations, vacuum adjustments, and system balancing.
Adjust the wellfield to maximize methane recovery and minimize oxygen intrusion; support gas-chasing and field optimization efforts.
Perform routine rounds across site wells, headers, blowers, compressors, membranes or PSA systems, and metering infrastructure.
Assist with startup, shutdown, and normal operating adjustments.
Operate wheeled and tracked light and heavy equipment to support site repairs and maintenance.
Work in active landfill fill areas in coordination with landfill operations personnel, and identify and communicate landfill activities that could affect gas collection system integrity or methane recovery.
Follow company, OSHA, EPA, and PHMSA safety and environmental standards; participate in and document Lockout/Tagout and required work permits.
Assist with field monitoring supporting site air permit requirements and exercise stop work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance across wellfield, plant, and pipeline systems.
Troubleshoot and repair wellheads, lateral piping, header systems, valves, condensate infrastructure, and other GCCS components.
Perform dewatering work, including pump inspection, troubleshooting, and replacement.
Assist with HDPE pipe repairs, well tie-ins, valve replacements, header extensions, and minor field construction.
Support contractors during maintenance and construction work.
Coordinate daily tasks and shift handovers with fellow technicians and the Plant Manager; participate in training and communicate operational or maintenance issues to peers, leadership, and support teams.
Collect and record flow, pressure, temperature, and gas-quality data; maintain daily logs, maintenance records, and other operational documentation.
Support renewable energy credit and environmental compliance reporting.