RNG Technician

Vitol•Whitesboro, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vitol BioMethane, LLC is seeking a field-based RNG Technician to support its Landfill Gas to Energy projects at a designated plant location, with potential rotation to other facilities. The technician is responsible for the safe, compliant, and reliable operation and maintenance of renewable natural gas site assets, including the landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS), wellfield infrastructure, RNG processing plant, compression systems, and associated pipeline equipment. The role spans wellfield, plant, and pipeline responsibilities, with a focus on maximizing methane recovery, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring safe, uninterrupted production. Technicians work in active landfill environments and coordinate with landfill operations personnel. The position requires availability for shift work, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation to support 24/7 operations. Work may take place outdoors and on uneven terrain, around heavy equipment and active tipping operations, and in exposure to methane and hydrogen sulfide.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic mechanical and technical proficiency.
Ability to follow SOPs and accurately document process data.
Strong 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 conditions and around methane and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S).
Ability to safely operate ATVs/UTVs and light/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, GCCS, plant, and pipeline equipment.
Conduct routine and non-routine 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 initiatives.
Perform routine site rounds covering 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, and regularly work in active landfill fill areas in coordination with landfill operations personnel.
Identify and communicate landfill activities that may affect gas collection system integrity or methane recovery.
Follow company, OSHA, EPA, and PHMSA safety and environmental standards; participate in and document LOTO and required work permits; support air-permit monitoring; document well adjustments, repairs, and modifications; 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 activities, 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 programs and communicate operational and maintenance issues with peers, leadership, and support teams.
Support a strong safety and teamwork culture across operational activities.
Collect and record operational and compliance data, including flow, pressure, temperature, and gas quality.
Maintain accurate daily logs, maintenance records, and operational documentation; support renewable energy credit and environmental compliance reporting.