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mew

Field Technician II - Idaho

Twin Falls, ID

$25 - $38/hr

... developer and operator of on-farm, waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company ... biogas handling, upgrading, clean up, and combustion is operating properly. The operator will be ...

Maas Energy Works LLC

Lead Field Technician

Visalia, CA · On-site

$30 - $38/hr

... developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company ... in biogas handling, upgrading, cleanup, and combustion processes. This role entails performing ...

mew

Lead Field Technician

Visalia, CA · On-site

$30 - $38/hr

... developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company ... in biogas handling, upgrading, cleanup, and combustion processes. This role entails performing ...

mew

Site Manager - New Mexico

Lovington, NM

$75K - $95K/yr

... digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading. Position ... Coordinate with engineers, regulating agencies, and government officials * Oversee on-site ...

mew

Site Manager - South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD

$75K - $95K/yr

... digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading. Position ... Coordinate with engineers, regulating agencies, and government officials * Oversee on-site ...

UGI

Wastewater Operations Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

... biogas treatment and upgrading and related processes, and to support the commissioning of various ... Engineering strongly preferred; BS in an Engineering discipline required * 5+ years of work ...

mew

Safety Technician

Visalia, CA

$20 - $30/hr

... developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company ... digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading. Position ...

Maas Energy Works LLC

Safety Technician

Visalia, CA · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

... developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company ... digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading. Position ...

mew

Operations Field Technician

Merced, CA

$20 - $28/hr

... developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company ... digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading. Position ...

Martin Energy Group

Electrical Designer

Tipton, MO · On-site

... biogas digesters, and renewable natural gas upgrading systems. Key Responsibilities and Duties ... Adhere to company and client engineering standards and procedures. * Ensure electrical designs ...

BIOFerm

General Counsel

Madison, WI · On-site

... EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project environments. This role will provide ... Enabling biogas producers to profitably upgrade biogas to renewable natural gas (RNG). Key ...

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What does a Biogas Upgrading Engineer do?

A Biogas Upgrading Engineer is responsible for designing, operating, and optimizing systems that purify raw biogas into higher-quality biomethane suitable for use as renewable natural gas. Their work involves overseeing the removal of impurities such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and moisture from biogas produced at facilities like landfills, wastewater plants, or agricultural digesters. They may also be involved in project management, system maintenance, regulatory compliance, and ensuring the upgraded biogas meets industry standards for injection into the natural gas grid or for use as vehicle fuel.

What is the difference between Biogas Upgrading Engineer vs Gas Processing Engineer?

AspectBiogas Upgrading EngineerGas Processing Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in biogas or renewable energyEngineering degree, certifications in chemical or process engineering
Work EnvironmentBiogas plants, renewable energy facilitiesNatural gas processing plants, petrochemical facilities
Industry UsageRenewable energy, waste managementOil & gas, petrochemical industries
Job FocusBiogas upgrading, methane purificationNatural gas processing, gas separation

While both roles involve gas processing, a Biogas Upgrading Engineer specializes in converting biogas into pipeline-quality biomethane, focusing on renewable energy sources. In contrast, a Gas Processing Engineer works primarily with natural gas, refining and processing it for commercial use. Both roles require similar technical skills but differ in industry focus and specific processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Biogas Upgrading Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Biogas Upgrading Engineer, you need a solid background in chemical or environmental engineering, process design, and biogas purification principles, often backed by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with technologies like PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption), membrane separation, SCADA systems, and certifications in process safety or gas handling are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication abilities help you excel in multidisciplinary project environments. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable upgrading of biogas to meet energy standards and regulatory requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by Biogas Upgrading Engineers in day-to-day operations?

Biogas Upgrading Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent gas quality, managing equipment fouling or membrane degradation, and troubleshooting process upsets caused by feedstock variability. They must also ensure compliance with strict environmental and safety regulations, which requires regular monitoring and adjustments to the upgrading system. Effective communication with plant operators, maintenance teams, and external vendors is crucial for quickly resolving issues and optimizing plant performance.
Infographic showing various Biogas Upgrading Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Field Technician II - Idaho

mew

Twin Falls, ID

$25 - $38/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Operations Field Technician II- Idaho
Supervisor: Field Operations Manager
 Compensation: Starting hourly range $25-38; Commensurate to Skills and Experience
 Hours: Full-time: Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
 
Benefits:
  • Three weeks after two years of employment
  • Eight paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick time
  • Two paid flexible holidays per year.
  • ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement or Health Insurance Reimbursement. 
  • 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance 
  • Company vehicle provided to and from work
  • Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including additional paid vacation, no-cost primary medical care membership, 401k, 401k match, and quarterly profit sharing.
Place of Work: A Biogas clean-up facility and it’s producing dairy digesters in the Burley, ID area.
 
Corporate Headquarters - 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001
 
Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of on-farm, waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas powered renewable energy generation systems on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable compressed natural gas upgrading.
 
Position Description:
The Facility Operator will ensure the RNG Facility, and all equipment related to biogas handling, upgrading, clean up, and combustion is operating properly.  The operator will be expected to perform routine maintenance, repair equipment as necessary, and troubleshoot issues as they arise, while coordinating with co-workers and business partners as needed. Equipment to be operated and serviced will most commonly include PLCs, data loggers, biogas blowers, 3-phase motors, and electrical wiring. Applicants should have experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment and enjoy troubleshooting issues within industrial facilities. Excellent communication skills (verbal, phone, email, and text) are needed to work in this team-based, distributed support environment.
 
Responsibilities:
 
  • Oversee on-site operations ensuring that all equipment and systems are operating as designed while maximizing facility up-time
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Troubleshoot issues on-site or remotely as they arise
  • Maintain spare parts inventory
  • Coordinate repair work and perform maintenance checklists
  • Communicate via email, text, and phone with team members, clients, and business partners as necessary
  • Utilization of maintenance tracking software
  • Support team members and prioritize reactive and preventative maintenance
  • Maintain a safe working environment and comply with safety procedures
 
Qualifications & Skills:
 
Required
  • Ability to work in field unsupervised
  • General mechanical and electrical experience (2+ years preferred)
    • Analog and Discrete I/O – Calibration and troubleshooting
    • VFD’s
    • 24 VDC – 480 VAC electrical
    • Experience with large horsepower rotating equipment
  • Ability to and desire to learn new equipment, software and electronic interfaces
  • Analytical/Critical thinker, ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
  • Self-starter
  • Quick learner
  • Ability to read and interpret P&ID’s & blueprints
  • Welding & Fabrication
  • Knowledge of drive train alignment procedures
  • Rigging and lifting procedures
  • Proficient in English; Spanish helpful but not required
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varied weather conditions and around livestock/agricultural environments
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Preferred
  • Familiarization with laboratory procedures & testing
  • General understanding of dairy farm manure handling practices
  • Understanding of SCADA systems and PLC logic
  • HVAC experience
  • Dairy digester experience
 
Other Duties:
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.
 
Physical Demands Requirements
 
Work Environment
This job mainly operates in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, etc. Noise level may be loud at times and works around moving mechanical or construction equipment.
 
Physical Demands
Must be able to move objects of at least 50 lbs., and use leg, abdominal, and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.

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