Renewable Energy Engine Plant Technician

About the Role

The Plant Manager oversees the Landfill Gas to Energy Facility, aiming to maximize production while maintaining safe work practices, environmental compliance, timely maintenance, and contract adherence. This role serves as the plant owner and must be available as needed to meet facility objectives. By thoroughly evaluating operational data, the manager plans and executes actions to manage production capacity, reduce operating expenses, and limit equipment downtime. Ongoing activities are inspected for safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. The manager reports recurring shutdowns or equipment de‑rating and recommends corrective actions. The manager ensures compliance with all air‑permit requirements, including task tracking, documentation, emissions testing, and equipment adjustments to meet limits. They represent WMRE during third‑party testing and regulatory inspections. All third‑party vendors for scheduled maintenance, unscheduled downtime, compliance, and well‑field issues are secured, managed, and coordinated, with regular communication to the Market Area Gas Operations Manager and WMRE Operations Manager. The manager also serves as the primary contact for power and gas purchasers, ensuring adherence to power purchase, gas sales, interconnect, and other agreements. Plant machinery and equipment are inspected, repaired, maintained, and serviced according to Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance manuals, and WMRE policies. The manager must handle non‑routine repairs or issues using sound judgment without direct supervision. WM and WMRE safety policies are implemented for all work activities, and the manager ensures these practices are followed by staff, vendors, contractors, and visitors. All mandatory safety and operational training assigned by the supervisor are completed. The manager procures plant supplies and replacement equipment efficiently, manages vendors, and operates within the annual budget. The manager promptly responds to plant shutdown call‑outs during non‑business hours, diagnosing causes and performing repairs or adjustments to restore operation, consulting with operations managers as needed. Backup staff are identified and scheduled to guarantee 24/7/365 coverage, and spare inventory counts are conducted twice annually. Plant tours are scheduled and conducted to support community relations, with the manager acting as WMRE’s on‑site technical expert on renewable energy production. Participation in public forums and community education helps promote the facility as a marketing platform and maintains relationships with key political and community decision‑makers. • Maximize landfill gas to energy production while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. • Evaluate operational data to plan actions, reduce expenses, and minimize equipment downtime. • Ensure air‑permit compliance through task tracking, emissions testing, and equipment adjustments. • Coordinate third‑party vendors for maintenance, compliance, and well‑field issues. • Manage relationships with power and gas purchasers and uphold contract obligations. • Inspect, maintain, and repair plant equipment per SOPs; handle non‑routine issues independently. • Enforce WM and WMRE safety policies for staff, vendors, contractors, and visitors. • Complete mandatory safety and operational training and procure supplies within budget. • Respond to 24/7 plant shutdowns, diagnose causes, and implement repairs without management intervention. • Organize backup call‑out schedules and maintain spare inventory twice yearly. • Conduct plant tours, act as technical expert, and engage in community and public relations.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸gas production
• ▸data analysis
• ▸air permit
• ▸vendor coordination
• ▸equipment maintenance
• ▸shutdown response

What You Bring

Required education is a high school diploma or GED, together with at least five years of experience diagnosing and repairing internal combustion engines and cooling systems. A valid driver’s license is also required. Additional abilities include basic computer data entry, fiduciary responsibility management, the capacity to lift a minimum of 100 lb, and willingness to travel up to 15 % with overnight stays. The candidate must be able to diagnose and repair 12/24 V DC circuits, understand 120/240/480 V three‑phase AC circuits, and be familiar with 4160 V concepts and general building maintenance. Travel may require a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative to access federal property or fly for business purposes. • Hold a high school diploma/GED and five years experience with internal combustion engine repair. • Possess a valid driver’s license; lift 100 lb and travel up to 15 % with overnight stays. • Knowledge of DC (12/24 V) and AC (120/240/480 V, 4160 V) circuits and basic building maintenance.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸5 years
• ▸engine repair
• ▸dc circuits
• ▸ac circuits
• ▸driver’s license

Benefits

The work environment is a shop/power‑plant setting; the role is salaried with eligibility for overtime. Benefits include a competitive total compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. WM emphasizes a people‑first culture, investing in employee growth, stability, and a sustainable future, offering a supportive family‑like environment and numerous perks. • Receive comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and paid time off.

Work Environment

Onsite