RNG Facility Manager

Sustain RNG is an agile, entrepreneurial developer of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in the agriculture sector formed behind proprietary methane capture technology tailored to modern manure management techniques. The company partners with dairy farmers to develop on-farm projects.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for overall operation and supervision of the anaerobic digester and renewable natural gas separation including pretreatment and support equipment.

Key Responsibilities/Activities (included but not limited to):

-Provide work assignments to assistant staff to assure efficient operation.

-Prepare and adjust schedules of all staff to assure onsite coverage as needed for routine operations and special circumstances, including call-in coverage for nights and weekends.

-Understand the entire flow process of the facility including the subprocesses and equipment.

-Track biological, chemical and mechanical performance indicators to assure efficient operation.

-Oversee and perform laboratory methods for analysis of process samples.

-Operate equipment for dependable 24×7 performance.

-Perform maintenance with hands-on troubleshooting and repair equipment.

-Provide safety leadership for the facility to assure that safe practices are being followed.

-Serve as liaison for communication with farm managers to coordinate the impact of farm operation on the digester and impact of digester operation on the farms.

-Maintain a plan for scheduled preventive/predictive maintenance of all equipment using the maintenance software package.

-Participate in on-call coverage schedule.

-Compile operating data for reports to Sustain RNG management.

Qualifications:

–Degree in relevant engineering or related discipline

-Five years’ experience in operation of an environmental facility or manufacturing facility which had equipment operated by SCADA/PLC automation.

-Two years of responsible charge supervising other employees.

-Availability for limited weekend hours and for call-in and alarm response after hours and on weekends as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities:

-Working knowledge of 480-volt 3 phase equipment and motor controls and ability to start, shutdown, lockout electrical equipment and ability to troubleshoot, service and replace.

-Working knowledge of industrial automation including SCADAA, PLC, HMI, networking and related technology and ability to troubleshoot, service and replace.

-Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation including metering of flow, pressure, temperature, depth, composition of gases and liquids and ability to troubleshoot, service and replace.

-Understanding of permits and regulations pertaining to the facility and assure continuous compliance.

-Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel.

-Strong verbal, written, computer communication and organization skills.

-Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment.

Physical Demands:

-Occasional lifting or moving heavy materials.

-Ability to use a variety of tools.

-Ability to walk over uneven terrain and climb up equipment ladders.

-Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Compensation:

-Salaried position $100,000 per year depending on qualifications

-Vehicle allowance for business related travel.

-Competitive benefit package including health insurance and 401(k) plan.

-Bonus for RNG productivity

Location: Cherryville, NC

Job Type: Full Time