“Meet the People Behind the Work”
Safety at a Higher Level: Operations-Driven Safety Discipline with Dustin Long
When safety has to be right the first time, Dustin Long leads from the front. He’s climbed the Colorado Mt. Elbert, “14er,” and he’s worked 300 feet in the air as a wind technician—two experiences that demand the same thing: rigorous planning, steady execution, and a clear-eyed respect for risk. Today, as a Lead Plant Operator at LF Bioenergy (LF), he’s helping raise the bar for dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) operations with that same field-tested mindset.
Growing up, Dustin was fortunate to be around the building blocks of a successful heavy-industry career, including farm and tractor-trailer operations. Seeing the day-to-day management of these businesses helped him build a strong foundation in maintenance execution and operational discipline early on. By 16, he was paying his own bills and performing maintenance on his first car.
After college, Dustin entered heavy industry full time and later became a wind technician. “I think a lot about my time as a wind technician. When you’re 300 feet up in the air, the fire department isn’t coming to help you, and you must have the right equipment. Safety and efficiency became crucial in that experience, and it prepared me for my role with LF.”
This courageous mindset helped Dustin determine his future with LF Bioenergy. He is working toward becoming an OSHA-certified Occupational Health and Safety Professional, driven by a passion for making the workplace—and the world—safer.
Dustin also serves as a Trustee and board member at his church, where he has driven safety initiatives to make it more welcoming for the community. In his spare time, he also enjoys hiking. In 2020, he hiked Colorado’s Mt. Elbert. That climb reinforced the same principles he brings to the LF plant every day: plan ahead, check your gear, watch the conditions, and stay steady when the work gets demanding.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of this growing industry, and I look forward to setting a strong, forward-thinking safety example for my family, community, and coworkers.”
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