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OPAL Fuels

Plant Operator - Renewable Natural Gas

OPAL Fuels, Manassas, Virginia, United States, 22110

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About OPAL Fuels OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. OPAL Fuels is also a leader in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy duty trucking and other hard to de‑carbonize industrial sectors. For additional information, and to learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s naturally occurring methane and decarbonize the economy, please visit www.opalfuels.com.

Position Summary We are hiring for a Plant Operator to work in our Operations department. This position reports to a Lead Plant Operator and is located in Manassas, VA. The Plant Operator performs all functions for safely operating a Renewable Natural Gas Facility. This position shares accountability of the day-to-day operations of the site. The goals of this position are to maximize production and minimize downtime with the utmost regard to safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain detailed records on production data, equipment operational hours, service schedules and equipment outages

Check all operating equipment daily including flow meters, gas chromatographs, fluid levels, pressure and temperature readings, and unusual noises to correct conditions before failure occurs

Perform all maintenance and repairs on the operating equipment including oil and filter changes, replacement and repair of valves, blowers, compressors, and other plant equipment, as necessary

Participate in preventative maintenance outages and overhauls

Maintain a high level of cleanliness in and around the plant

Keep oil from accumulating on the unit skids, floors, and soil around the plant

Keep weeds and shrubs cleaned from the plant yard and perimeter fence

Keep equipment and floors looking as presentable as possible

Keep all on-site parts and supplies stocked and well organized

Maintain plant inventory

Respond to call outs in a timely manner

Identify and correct the cause of the call out. If the problem cannot be corrected or diagnosed, it is the responsibility of the operator to contact the area manager to get the help required to fix the situation

Operate the plant with a clear focus on safety

Clean up spills immediately

Make sure all lighting systems are fully functional; no slip or trip hazards are consistently present; and no electrical or mechanical hazards go on for long periods of time without attention

Affirm that all plant visitors, mechanics, and outside contractors are following safe practices

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

High school diploma/ GED equivalent

Skilled in recordkeeping and logging

General troubleshooting abilities

Must be able to read and write well

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Must possess good mechanical skills

Basic electrical knowledge is preferred

Must be self‑motivated and perform most tasks with little or no supervision

Working knowledge of pressure, vacuum, and flow

Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors

Gas reciprocating or screw compressor experience is helpful

Must have a current and valid driver’s license, without any restrictions

Work Hours and Arrangements Operators are scheduled 40‑50 hrs. per week based on operational need, plant performance and available staffing. Some examples of plant schedules are 5‑8s, 4‑10s, 2 on and 2 off 12s. Operators are required to occasionally work night shifts and weekends and participate in rolling call‑out schedules that require 24/7 availability during that 7‑day period.

Physical Requirements The position requires physical effort such as driving a motorized vehicle, operating an ATV, using hand tools, and typing on a computer. It requires moderate lifting (10‑50 lbs), occasional walking on irregular surfaces, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching. It also requires the use of hands and arms to operate/examine gas meter, flow meters, hand tools, power tools, bridge and jib cranes and test/diagnostic equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Job Type Full‑time. Pay range $32.00 – $35.00 hourly with bonus for eligible positions. Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market, and geographic location.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

401(k) plus Matching Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off

Ten Paid Holidays per year

OPAL Fuels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

OPAL Fuels does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters or agencies without a current signed agreement and written confirmation specifying the roles for which submissions are authorized. Any resumes submitted without an agreement and authorization will be considered the property of OPAL Fuels.

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