Bold truth: This role isn’t for someone who wants to sit behind a desk. It’s for a hands-on operator who comes alive solving problems, owning their work, and keeping critical energy systems running at peak performance. A leader in renewable natural gas, converting landfill emissions into clean fuel, and the Instrumentation & Controls Technician is the heartbeat of plant reliability and safety on site in De Soto, IL. You will run day-to-day operations, monitor and troubleshoot equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and support field projects across multiple facilities. The right person stays calm under pressure, thrives in industrial environments, and takes pride in doing work that genuinely matters. If you’re driven, mechanically sharp, electrically capable, and ready to grow into a bigger future, this is your stage.

Salary Range: $30.00 – $32.00 / Hour DOE

Instrumentation & Controls Technician Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain landfill gas-to-energy processing equipment to ensure peak performance and regulatory compliance
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, calibrations, testing, and repairs on instrumentation, controls, compressors, electrical systems up to 480V, and related plant equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues quickly and safely to minimize downtime
• Record operational data, maintain logs, complete required documentation, and support compliance reporting
• Support special projects, media changes, turnarounds, and emergency work at additional sites
• Respond to on-call situations and assist during outages or critical plant events
• Maintain safe, clean, organized work areas and champion safety protocols always
• Participate in planning maintenance activities and ordering parts and supplies

Instrumentation & Controls Technician Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or operations
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting ability with electrical systems up to 480V and/or instrumentation & controls
• Ability to read and interpret equipment data, pressure/temperature trends, and process reports
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves and work in industrial environments
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 25-50% depending on project needs
• Ability to pass comprehensive background and hair follicle drug screening
• Safety-first mindset and commitment to reliability, integrity, and teamwork

Benefits:

• Competitive pay + overtime + quarterly bonus opportunity
• Full relocation assistance available
• Robust 401(k) with company contribution and match
• Comprehensive medical coverage starting day one
• HSA wellness incentives up to $1,000 per year
• Generous PTO
• Career advancement into senior operations, field services, or maintenance leadership roles

This is the role for someone who wants ownership, growth, and real impact. Someone who isn’t afraid to get dirty, take charge, and keep a critical renewable energy facility running strong. If that’s you, step forward. Apply now #LI-DB1