Commissioning Engineer - Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Waga Energy • Lower Merion Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We're currently seeking candidates for the position of Commissioning Engineer in our Bala Cynwyd, PA office (Philadelphia Area). If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a significant impact on energy transition, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
This role involves consistent travel (approximately 80%) to Waga Energy's WAGABOX® locations across the US. The duration of time spent on project sites varies and can extend to four or more weeks at a time. Site work assignments involve hands-on physical tasks including lifting, carrying, and working in varied environmental conditions.
The Commissioning Engineer serves as member of a collaborative project delivery team and is responsible for the commissioning of new WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units ensuring that all systems and equipment are installed, tested, and operating according to established operational requirements. This role supports US WAGABOX® projects while working regularly with team members from Waga Energy’s French and Canadian teams.
Associated responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Commissioning Planning and Execution - Developing and implementing detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures for all new US WAGABOX® units.
System Integration - Ensuring all unit systems and components are integrated seamlessly, meeting design specifications and operational standards.
Performance Evaluation - Evaluating the performance of each step of the process, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring optimal unit operations.
Leak Testing & Inerting Processes - Implementing and managing leak testing and inerting processes, ensuring safety and gas quality.
Safety and Compliance - Maintaining a continuous focus on safety, ensuring all commissioning activities comply with safety regulations and industry standards.
Continuous Improvement - Consistently prioritizing process optimization/improvement throughout the commissioning process and making suggestions to Waga Energy R&D and design teams.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution - Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving technical issues during the commissioning phase to ensure smooth plant startup and operation.
Documentation and Reporting - Maintaining comprehensive documentation of commissioning activities, test results, and performance metrics and presenting information to all project team members.
Team Collaboration - Working in close collaboration with project managers, project engineers, and other team members to ensure successful project delivery and handover to operations.
Training and Support - Providing training and support to plant operators on the operation and maintenance of commissioned systems and equipment.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in process, mechanical, or chemical engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on commissioning experience within the energy, infrastructure, or a related industry. Gas engineering experience is preferred but not required.
• Technical skills in the areas of automation, electricity, process engineering (P&ID, PFD, Hazop, functional analysis, etc.), and mechanical engineering (piping, pressure vessels, etc.).
• Knowledge of inerting processes and safety protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively build and maintain coworker, client, and vendor/subcontractor relationships.
• The ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, and working in varied environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in industrial environments such as gas processing, chemical plants, or energy facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Gas engineering experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with RNG production processes, systems, and equipment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning Planning and Execution - Developing and implementing detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures for all new US WAGABOX® units.
• System Integration - Ensuring all unit systems and components are integrated seamlessly, meeting design specifications and operational standards.
• Performance Evaluation - Evaluating the performance of each step of the process, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring optimal unit operations.
• Leak Testing & Inerting Processes - Implementing and managing leak testing and inerting processes, ensuring safety and gas quality.
• Safety and Compliance - Maintaining a continuous focus on safety, ensuring all commissioning activities comply with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Continuous Improvement - Consistently prioritizing process optimization/improvement throughout the commissioning process and making suggestions to Waga Energy R&D and design teams.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution - Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving technical issues during the commissioning phase to ensure smooth plant startup and operation.
• Documentation and Reporting - Maintaining comprehensive documentation of commissioning activities, test results, and performance metrics and presenting information to all project team members.
• Team Collaboration - Working in close collaboration with project managers, project engineers, and other team members to ensure successful project delivery and handover to operations.
• Training and Support - Providing training and support to plant operators on the operation and maintenance of commissioned systems and equipment.

Benefits

• Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level