Facility Operator Assistant
Suburban Propane
**Overview**
Responsible for assisting in the management of Suburban’s RNG facilities in a safe and efficient manner. Serves as a facilitator in directing the work of facility management, shift operators, assistant operators, maintenance personnel, and third-party contractors on-site.
**Responsibilities**
+ Ensure all safety precautions are followed, all staff are participating in ongoing safety briefings and trainings, and all safety incidents are reported and thoroughly debriefed to avoid preventable safety incidents
+ Actively participate in the development of safety protocols
+ Ensures that staff is assigned to appropriate operational tasks and completes those tasks in an efficient, safe, and timely manner
+ Works with the Facility Operations Manager to coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees
+ Helps to evaluate and verify employee performance through review of completed work assignments
+ Aids in the identification of staff development and training needs, ensures that training is completed and that all staff are maintaining the proper level of competency for their assigned responsibilities
+ Prepare facility reports as requested.
+ Work closely with the RNG Facility Manager to maintain open lines of communication regarding the facilities operations
+ Aid in the diagnosis and repair of mechanical issues with various equipment
+ Work closely with the Facility Maintenance Manager on developing preventative maintenance shcedules
+ Monitor facility equipment to detect operating defects and faults and develop plans for corrective action
+ Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
+ Travel required roughly 50% of the time
+ Utilizes industry knowledge and experience, and leadership skills to make decisions regarding daily operations and management, and Technical Service functions for the RNG facility
+ May help to manage subordinate employees such as Drivers, Technicians, and Operators. Receives guidance and direction from the Manager – RNG Operations
+ Extended and on-call hours required at times to support business requirements, including some weekends and holidays. Occasional overnight travel
**$20.00 - $24.00 an hour (dependent on experience)**
This position may be eligible for overtime pay based on business needs.
**Qualifications**
+ Education:Four-year Operations Degree or equivalent in experience & education.
+ Experience: Prior experience in RNG Facility operations
+ Familiar with RNG facility operation concepts, practices, equipment mechanical functionality, and procedures attained through a minimum of 5-7 years of related technical and/or operational experience. Basic understanding of computer concepts and usage including MS Office.
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**Job Location** _US-NY-Plattsburgh_
**Posted Date** _10 hours ago_ _(2/17/2026 1:19 PM)_
**_Job ID_** _2026-17548_
**_Category_** _Technicians_
**_Position Type_** _Full-time Regular_
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