Role Overview
Ameresco is hiring a mid-level Operations and Maintenance Technician - Renewable Natural Gas. This is a full-time role in Springfield. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.
At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.
Position Overview:
Ameresco has a new opportunity for an Operations and Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Brickyard Plant located in Danville, Illinois. The Operations and Maintenance Technician will report to the Plant Manager and have responsibility for plant safety, compliance, and reliability and will work with a small team that conducts the daily operations and maintenance activities for the facility and associated pipeline.
Responsibilities
- Establish a safety-centric team culture.
- Ensure compliance with DOT requirements and manuals.
- Proactively prevent accidents and enhance safety.
- Drive continuous safety improvement throughout the organization.
- Report incidents, support investigations, and take action.
- Operate and maintain the facility in compliance with permits.
- Build a compliance-focused and environmentally conscious team.
- Develop and maintain a proactive equipment maintenance plan.
- Coordinate and perform maintenance activities efficiently.
- Oversee planned maintenance outages and manage records.
- Collaborate to achieve plant production goals.
- Identify upgrades for safety and facility reliability.
- Build a team focused on continual plant reliability improvement.
- Respond to and manage plant issues beyond regular hours.
- Support Plant Manager in budgeting and cost management.
- Propose cost reductions without compromising safety or production.
- Maintain operator qualification and training programs.
- Revise and develop plant standard operating procedures.
- Handle material orders, schedule deliveries, and approve invoices.
- Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Review reports for accuracy and assist in special projects.
- Perform other required duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School graduate, GED, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of direct experience with operation and maintenance in an industrial setting.
- Valid US driver’s license required.
- As a member of the Brickyard RNG Plant team, the O&M Technician will need to meet strict DOT requirements.
Additional Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years experience with operations in Renewable Natural Gas or Natural Gas Pipeline Operations and Maintenance (preferred).
- Formal and relevant technical training through military service, trade school, industrial experience, or technical training schools desired.
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or technical discipline a plus.
- Applicable military and merchant marine experience is highly valued.
- Must have a working knowledge of reading and interpreting system drawings and/or P&IDs.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook a plus.
- Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills are required.
- While this position is assigned to the RNG plant, located in Danville, IL, occasional travel may be required.
The anticipated hourly range for this role is $30.77–$44.47 per hour (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.
Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.
We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.
All official communications from Ameresco will originate from an @ameresco.com email address. Any correspondence from other domains should be regarded as fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activity to the platform where the issue was encountered. For further inquiries or concerns, please contact us at 1-866-AMERESCO
Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Operations and Maintenance Technician - Renewable Natural Gas position at Ameresco?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Ameresco. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Operations and Maintenance Technician - Renewable Natural Gas position at Ameresco located?
This position is based in Springfield. Ameresco has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Operations and Maintenance Technician - Renewable Natural Gas at Ameresco earn?
Ameresco has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Operations and Maintenance Technician - Renewable Natural Gas role at Ameresco posted?
This role was posted on April 21, 2026 (56 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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