Operations and Maintenance Technician - Renewable Natural Gas

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Employment Entity Disclosure:
This role is aligned to Neogenyx Fuels LLC, a distinct legal entity formed as a joint venture and majority-owned by Ameresco, Inc. While this position may be advertised on Ameresco’s career site, applicants should note that any employment offer, if extended, would be made by Neogenyx Fuels LLC, which will be solely responsible for all employment terms and conditions.

Submission of an application constitutes acknowledgment that you are applying for employment with Neogenyx Fuels LLC

Additional information is available here: Neogenyx Fuels Company Overview

Position Overview:

Neogenyx Fuels has an opportunity for an Operations and Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Forward RNG Facility in Manteca, CA. The Operations Maintenance Technician will report to the Plant Manager and have responsibility for plant safety, compliance, and reliability and will work with a small team that conducts the daily operations and maintenance activities for the facility and associated pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Establish a safety-centric team culture.

• Ensure compliance with DOT requirements and manuals.

• Proactively prevent accidents and enhance safety.

• Drive continuous safety improvement throughout the organization.

• Report incidents, support investigations, and take action.

• Operate and maintain the facility in compliance with permits.

• Build a compliance-focused and environmentally conscious team.

• Develop and maintain a proactive equipment maintenance plan.

• Coordinate and perform maintenance activities efficiently.

• Oversee planned maintenance outages and manage records.

• Collaborate to achieve plant production goals.

• Identify upgrades for safety and facility reliability.

• Build a team focused on continual plant reliability improvement.

• Respond to and manage plant issues beyond regular hours.

• Support Plant Manager in budgeting and cost management.

• Propose cost reductions without compromising safety or production.

• Maintain operator qualification and training programs.

• Revise and develop plant standard operating procedures.

• Handle material orders, schedule deliveries, and approve invoices.

• Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders.

• Review reports for accuracy and assist in special projects.

• Perform other required duties.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of diploma. 

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience with operation and maintenance in an industrial setting.

• Valid US driver’s license required.

• As a member of the Forward, RNG Plant team, the O&M Technician will need to meet strict DOT requirements.

Additional Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience with operations in Renewable Natural Gas or Natural Gas Pipeline Operations and Maintenance (preferred).

• Formal and relevant technical training through military service, trade school, industrial experience, or technical training schools desired. 

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or technical discipline a plus. 

• Applicable military and merchant marine experience is highly valued. 

• Must have a working knowledge of reading and interpreting system drawings and/or P&IDs.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook a plus.

• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills are required.

The anticipated base hourly range for this role is $33.65 - $48.80 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.

Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.

We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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