How to hire a gas plant technician

How to hire a gas plant technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step gas plant technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a gas plant technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new gas plant technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the gas plant technician you need to hire. Certain gas plant technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A gas plant technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, gas plant technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents gas plant technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Gas Plant Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Gas Plant Technician		$17-37
   Gas Controller	A gas controller operates pipelines to make sure that customers receive proper oil or gas flow requirements. Gas controllers typically work with oil and gas companies to prevent any unforeseen problems... Show more	$13-39
   Process Plant Operator	Process plant operator positions require skills in forklifts, crushers, and forklift operation, as well as management, trucking, and a plethora of other skills. They must first pass a medical and NRC licensing exam, as well as a plant-operating exam each year, in addition to license renewal applications every six years... Show more	$13-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Gas Plant
   • Lock-Out
   • Collection Systems
   • Plant Equipment
   • Control Room
   • Plant Operations

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage safety program to ensure compliance with company, OSHA, NFPA-70E and industry regulations, policies and procedures.
   • Help restored integrity to FIFO.
   • Prepare all BOL for outbound shipments.
   • Gather samples of elevate temperature materials, primarily asphalt.
   • Utilize Lockout/Tag out procedures and oversee all safety lockouts.
   • Certify operation of various equipment including bobcat loaders and boom-forklift.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your gas plant technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A gas plant technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, gas plant technicians' average salary in illinois is 31% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level gas plant technicians 54% less than senior-level gas plant technicians.
   • Certifications. A gas plant technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a gas plant technician's salary.

   Average gas plant technician salary

   $53,424yearly

   $25.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level gas plant technician salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a gas plant technician job description

   A job description for a gas plant technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a gas plant technician job description:

   Gas plant technician job description example

   Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
   
   $4000 Sign On Bonus!
   
   With more than 130 energy projects using naturally occurring landfill gas to power homes and businesses, WM Renewable Energy produces over 550 megawatts of electricity every year enough to power more than 440,000 homes. This is equivalent to offsetting over 2.2 million tons of coal per year.
   
   **I. Job Summary**
   
   Manage the Landfill Gas to Energy Facility to maximize production, while ensuring safe work practices, environmental compliance, timely maintenance, compliance with contracts, and coordination with the landfill management and operations. This role acts as a plant owner, and is available whenever necessary to meet the objectives of the role and the needs of the facility.
   
   **II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
   
   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
   
   + By thorough evaluation of operational data, be responsible for planning a proper course of action and have complete ownership for managing production capacity in efforts to reduce plant operating expenses while limiting equipment downtime without impairment. Inspects ongoing activities for safety and environmental compliance, and for adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. Reports and develops recommendations for corrective actions in any instances of reoccurring shutdowns or equipment de-rating in order to notify WMRE operations managers whether further analysis is necessary.
   
   + Responsible for ensuring compliance with all operational requirements of the air permit, which may include CYCLE task tracking, documentation of compliance with standard operating procedures, performing emissions tests, and adjusting equipment to meet emissions limits. Represents WMRE during third party testing and regulatory inspections.
   
   + Secures, manages, and coordinates all 3rd party vendors for scheduled plant maintenance, unscheduled down time, compliance, and well-field issues. Regularly communicates this with the Market Area Gas Operations Manager (MAGOM) and/or WMRE Operations Manager.
   
   + Manages various relationships with power/gas purchasers as a first point of contact, with respect to facility operations and compliance with scheduling requirements. Complies with power purchase agreements, gas sales agreements, interconnect agreements, or other contracts.
   
   + Inspects plant machinery and equipment. Repairs, maintains, and services all equipment in accordance with the facility Standard Operating Procedures, equipment maintenance manuals, and WMRE policies and training. Must also be knowledgeable to handle non-routine repairs or issues that may arise and require sound, immediate judgment without direct supervision.
   
   + Implements WM and WMRE safety policies and practices for all work activities, and ensures these practices are followed by other WM staff, vendors, contractors, and visitors entering the facility.
   
   + Completes all mandatory training activities for both safety and operational training as assigned by supervisor.
   
   + Procures plant supplies and replacement equipment in an efficient manner by identifying needs in advance, managing vendors, and working within WMRE guidelines as well as being responsible for the annual budget.
   
   + Promptly responds to call-outs of plant shutdowns during non-business hours to identify the cause of the shutdown and rectify/diagnose through appropriate repairs or adjustments to return the plant to operation while consulting with WMRE operations managers (as needed). This role is given discretion to judge the situation and respond accordingly without management intervention, until needed.
   
   + Identifies backup staff in coordination with the WMRE regional manager, and assigns call-out schedules to ensure that there is at least one plant manager available 24/7/365 for plant shutdowns and emergencies. For self and backup, adjusts daily or weekly on-site presence at plant during business hours to reflect time spent for call-outs, with consideration that all other daily and monthly duties must be completed on a timely basis.
   
   + Maintains the facility spare inventory and provides a written inventory count twice annually.
   
   + Schedules and conducts plant tours as requested to support good community relations. Represent WMRE as the on-site technical expert on production of renewable energy from landfill gas. Participates actively in developing and implementing ongoing public relations between the plant and community to ensure favorable outlook of the facility from both customer and community.
   
   + Participates in public forums to support business development and community education. Ensures the potential for use of the facility as a marketing platform and supervises such activities. Maintains effective relationships with key political and community decision makers in the region.
   
   + Completes special assignments/tasks as required by WMRE Operations Manager, Market Area Gas Operations Manager, or Landfill District Manager.
   
   **III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
   
   This job has no supervisory duties.
   
   **IV. Qualifications**
   
   The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
   
   A. Education and Experience
   
   + Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
   
   + Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience diagnosing and repairing internal combustion engines and cooling systems.
   
   B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
   
   + Must have valid drivers license
   
   C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
   
   + Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and interpretation.
   
   + Must be able to successfully manage fiduciary responsibilities.
   
   + Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 lbs.
   
   + Must be able to travel up to 15% with overnight stays.
   
   + Must be able to diagnose and repair DC circuits 12/24 volts.
   
   + Basic knowledge of 120/240/480 3ph volt AC circuits.
   
   + Understand concepts of 4160 volt circuits
   
   + Must be familiar with basic principles of building maintenance.
   
   **V. Work Environment**
   
   Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
   
   Normal setting for this job is: shop/power plant environment.
   
   **Benefits**
   
   At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
   
   If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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5. Post your job

   To find the right gas plant technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with gas plant technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit gas plant technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your gas plant technician job on Zippia to find and recruit gas plant technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting gas plant technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new gas plant technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the gas plant technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new gas plant technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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