Gas Plant Operator

River Birch is committed to transforming the way waste is managed, turning environmental challenges into opportunities for resource recovery and renewable energy production. Through its state-of-the-art landfill, gas plant, and injection well operations, River Birch pioneers new methods to minimize waste, maximize renewable energy production, and reduce emissions across industries. 

As the third-largest renewable natural gas plant in the United States, along with cutting-edge initiatives in carbon capture, solar energy, and hydrogen production, River Birch is setting the standard for a carbon-negative future. By investing in groundbreaking technologies and scaling its impact nationwide, the company is actively shaping the future of renewable energy and creating a world where sustainability and innovation go hand in hand—ensuring that tomorrow’s energy solutions are built on a foundation of responsibility and progress today. 

Injection Well Operators are responsible for assuring safe and efficient operation of the disposal well system, centrifuges, DAFs, and screw presses.  Maintain quality control and assure complete compliance with all federal, state, and local laws governing environmental compliance, worker safety and underground injection well regulations. The Injection Well Operator will be expected to complete assignments within acceptable work standards with a minimum amount of supervision.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

• General maintenance (greasing/cleaning equipment)
• Changing sock filters as needed.
• Unhook/ hook up hoses for offloading and loading of industrial waste waters.
• Complete shift, environmental, and injection logs.
• Monitor pumps and hoses during truck unload.
• Meet compliance requirements with county, state, and federal regulatory rules and regulations.
• Ensure manifests are completed with accuracy and signed by drivers.
• Perform P.H and specific gravity testing on samples.
• Effectively communicate with shift relief and management.
• Attend company meetings as requested.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Wear the required (company provided) PPE and follow safety guidelines and procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.