Plant Manager

AD Energy are working on an exciting new opportunity for a Landfill Manager for one of our clients who develop and operate RNG projects across the USA. The Landfill Manager will be responsible for the day to day running of Landfill sites that produce biogas in Kentucky and Syracuse.

Landfill Manager Responsibilities:

• Managing all aspects of operations including operating budget, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, gas nominations, and reporting as required by regulators and for environmental credits, health and safety, plant optimization, and performance improvements.
• Direct and manage all landfill operations, including waste disposal, equipment maintenance, and facility improvements.
• Communicate regularly with operations staff and host facilities to stay current with operational issues.
• Working with third parties to troubleshoot issues and maintain a high level of uptime for all of RNG’s facilities.
• Interacting and negotiating with external parties including customers, suppliers, technology providers, utility providers, engineering firms, permitting agencies, and consultants to represent the interests of the business.
• Develop, direct, and coach a team of Plant Operators and Technicians to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations at all times.
• Assist in hiring operations and support staff or contractors, as required.
• Participate in Corporate Health and Safety meetings and training as required.
• The Landfill Manager will perform other duties, as required.

Landfill Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7 years of work experience in biogas, landfills, renewable natural gas, wastewater, and/or natural gas industries.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and waste management practices.
• Managed natural gas, petrochemical, LNG, or biogas operations and are familiar with maintaining natural gas equipment such as gas compressors and natural gas clean-up equipment. Operational experience for other industries with similar equipment will be considered.
• The Landfill Manager will be experienced in reading PFDs, P&ID, mechanical, electrical, and piping drawings.
• Strong understanding of RNG production processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Ability to multi-task and stay focused on priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Must be a strong team player who is able to collaborate with colleagues on complex assignments.
• Flexibility to do what needs to be done with a roll-up-the-sleeves attitude.
• Ability to travel to sites on an as-needed basis
• Experience in agricultural digesters, wastewater treatment plants or landfills that produce biogas.
• Knowledge of Carbon Intensity, RIN, LCFS
• Must be willing to work onsite

To be considered for the Landfill Manager role, please apply now !