Vitol BioMethane, LLC (VBM) is looking for a Senior RNG Technician for our Landfill Gas to Energy (LFGTE) projects located throughout the country. This is an opportunity to join a growing team and be a part of the energy transition by supporting production of a renewable energy source.
The Senior RNG Technician is the on-site technical leader responsible for full-scope operations and maintenance of the wellfield, GCCS, RNG plant, and pipeline systems.
This hands-on leadership role oversees wellfield optimization strategy, landfill interface coordination, advanced troubleshooting, and technician development while ensuring maximum methane recovery, compliance, and operational excellence.
Operations and Optimization:
- Develop and oversee wellfield optimization strategies to maximize methane recovery and system efficiency.
- Analyze wellfield and GCCS performance data to identify inefficiencies, oxygen events, or methane losses and implement corrective actions.
- Anticipate landfill development impacts and coordinate proactive infrastructure relocation or modification.
- Monitor and optimize process conditions across plant and pipeline systems
- Maintain structured coordination with landfill management regarding filling plans and grading schedules.
- Advocate for preservation of gas collection system integrity during landfill development.
- Escalate landfill-related risks impacting methane recovery or system reliability.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
- Plan, schedule, and lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems associated with GCCS and Plant applications.
- Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for critical equipment, including wellfield, GCCS equipment, plant compressors, blowers, PSA and membrane systems, analyzers, and gas conditioning units.
- Lead troubleshooting of advanced instrumentation and control systems, including calibration and loop checks for flow, temperature, pressure, and level devices.
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors for maintenance activities, ensuring work quality and adherence to company standards.
- Develop and maintain spare parts inventory lists and reliability maintenance plans for assigned facilities.
- Support and review root cause analyses (RCA) for significant equipment or process failures, implementing long-term corrective actions.
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance:
- Champion a culture of safety excellence by modeling safe behaviors and reinforcing compliance with OSHA, EPA, PHMSA, and company policies.
- Ensure utilization of and review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), hazard assessments, and safety audits; ensure corrective actions are tracked and completed.
- Oversee and verify adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and all work permit requirements; Hot Work, JSA, Ground Disturbance/Excavations, Lifting Operations, Confined Space determination.
- Ensure accurate completion of required documentation gathered for air, waste, and renewable fuel compliance (RINs, RFS, QAP).
- Champion compliance with OSHA, EPA, PHMSA, and site-specific air permit requirements.
- Lead response to oxygen excursions or methane recovery losses originating in the wellfield.
- Support regulatory inspections and environmental reporting efforts.
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
- Coordinate and mentor Senior and RNG Technicians, assigning daily work, reviewing performance, and providing coaching for skill development.
- Lead onboarding and competency assessments for new technicians.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of training materials, SOPs, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Support Plant Manager with workforce planning, scheduling, and cross-training initiatives.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for operations staff, bridging communication between field personnel and engineering or management teams.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Oversee accurate completion of maintenance records, work orders, and operational logs in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Review and approve daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Track and report plant performance KPIs, including uptime, gas throughput, methane recovery, and efficiency metrics.
- Support audits and data collection for renewable energy credit verification programs and environmental compliance.