RNG Plant Controls Operator

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

1. Virtual Interview
2. Onsite Interview
3. Final Leadership Interview

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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