RNG Plant Manager

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage the Lorain RNG plant
• Confirm that all plant data tracking and log requirements are completed in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit monthly operational reports.
• Ensure that the site is running within Health and Safety regulations and in compliance with all permits.
• Execute all EDL safety training and ensure that all safety processes are adhered to.
• Monitor the site employee performance, tardiness, time sheets and overtime.
• Work with the landfill operations to maximize gas collection and comply with regulatory standards.
• Develop communication protocols with the landfill.
• Direct site meetings as required (operations and safety meetings)
• Ensure that the RNG plant is running at full potential while minimizing direct costs.
• Augment staff to both manage and complete work tasks as needed at the sites.
• Assist in developing budgets and ensuring adherence to same
• Lead the implementation of safety and emergency procedures associated with the site.
• Always communicate with stakeholders in a friendly and constructive manner.
• Operate gas processing equipment and all associated auxiliary equipment.
• Operate instrumentation and process control systems.
• Interface with all key internal EDL stakeholders, e.g. Technical Services, HSE, Commercial, including the EDL global control centre for monitoring
• Perform regular inspection and maintenance of all site facilities, fixed plant, compressors, media vessels and associated equipment. 
• Undertake electrical and mechanical fault-finding, repairs, and reporting.
• Ensure good maintenance and housekeeping practices are adhered to.
• Carry out routine housekeeping duties to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Schedule daily activities, delegate work tasks to team members and supervise the completion and quality of the tasks.
• Arrange for outside third-party assistance when required and manage and oversee any third-party contractors working onsite.
• Lead communication with Republic Landfill staff
• Other duties as assigned from time to time by the Company.

Person Specification

• Ability to lead, manage and develop the operations team.
• Able to work under pressure and maintain professionalism.
• Good organization skills with the ability to prioritize and execute.
• Accept and make recommendations for improvements. 
• Communicate accurately with employees, supervisors and managers. High level of analytical and trouble shooting skills in both the gas plant and the well field.
• Proficient using computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and adjust within operating parameters.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic chemistry principles.
• Able to understand to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
• Ability to work autonomously in a multi-skilled work team environment.
• Reliable and committed to achieving Company and team goals/objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical degree or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Prior supervisory/management experience in oil/gas/energy or equivalent environment, preferably within landfill gas to renewable natural gas operation
• Experience with setting and adhering to site budgets and understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with setting site maintenance schedules
• Experience with scheduling site personnel
• Experience adhering to health and safety responsibilities and requirements.
• Experience with environmental and site compliance regulations

Physical Demands

• Ability to read, write, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to see adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities.
• The work is physical in nature. Ability to stand, sit, bend, squat, crawl, climb, stoop, walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. 
• Ability to occasionally travel by automobile and/or airline for extended periods of time. 
• Live within 40 minutes driving distance from the site location.

EDL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

EDL owns and operates a global portfolio of power stations in Australia, North America and Europe. Our vision is to be the leading global producer of sustainable distributed energy. At EDL, we are playing a key role in the world’s transition from traditional energy sources to decarbonised solutions.