RNG Plant Operator (Biogas Technician I)

The Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables is seeking a Biogas Technician I to operate and maintain a renewable natural gas plant in Madison, WI. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, performing maintenance, diagnosing issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in mechanics or related fields. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON DANE COUNTY JOBS SITE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/countyofdane/jobs/4839876/biogas-technician-i?keywords=biogas&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables owns and operates a renewable natural gas (RNG) plant that processes landfill biogas into pipeline quality natural gas. The Plant also has systems to offload RNG trucked to the site via tube trailers.

We are currently looking for a motivated individual to join our elite team of operations and maintenance technicians. Objectives include safety, compliance with applicable regulations, and maximizing efficiencies and revenues.

Job duties include:
• Monitoring operating equipment, and adjusting manual and/or automated controls as necessary to meet performance and production goals that are set for methane capture rates and plant runtimes.
• Performing and recording equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, tests, and operational checks.
• Diagnosing and correcting adverse operating conditions and equipment malfunctions.
• Investigating all types and levels of problems (from minor to major), recommend or perform appropriate repairs, replacements, and enhancements.
• Scheduling major maintenance and supervise any work of external contractors.
• Collecting oil, water, wastewater, gas and air samples for analysis to determine operational efficiencies and any necessary adjustments or maintenance requirements.
• Providing technical support to off-loading customers and haulers.
• Tracking and completing work orders via the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Minimum Requirements: Must have high school diploma or equivalent AND at least three years in Mechanics, HVAC, Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation, Controls, Programming, OR at least 18 months in related field such as oil and gas refining, or digestor/RNG Plant Operations.

Other information: The Department of Waste & Renewables' mission is to provide environmentally-sound and sustainable waste management and renewable energy solutions for current Dane County residents and future generations. This includes looking at waste as a resource to create renewable fuels and the conservation of landfill air space through waste diversion, recycling, and efficient operations.

The Department operates as an "enterprise fund" which means all of our operations are funded by the fees we charge for services and not by taxpayer dollars. In addition, excess revenue from the sale of RNG helps fund other County initiatives. Our integrated and innovative approach to operations ensures an affordable, long-term waste management system for Dane County.

As an employer, Dane County strives to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.80 - $51.14 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person