Gas Plant Manager
Waste Connections•Calhoun, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
Waste Connections is looking for a high-impact Gas Plant Manager to lead and optimize operations at their renewable natural gas (RNG) / landfill gas facility. This is a critical leadership role responsible for plant performance, safety, compliance, and team development. This opportunity is ideal for a proven leader who thrives in industrial environments and is passionate about operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in gas plant or industrial operations
- Several years of leadership experience managing technicians/operators
- Strong knowledge of gas processing systems and plant operations
- Experience with SCADA and control systems
- Proven track record improving plant performance and safety outcomes
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in landfill gas, RNG, or biogas facilities
- Maintenance planning and outage scheduling experience
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and regulatory reporting
Responsibilities
- Manage a Team of Plant Operators and oversee daily operations of the gas plant ensuring optimal uptime and efficiency
- Monitor and optimize gas processing systems including compressors and related equipment
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Drive a safety-first culture and proactively identify hazards
- Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues to minimize downtime
- Manage plant budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships
- Analyze plant data and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with landfill and corporate teams to align performance goals
- Lead audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
- Develop and maintain SOPs and operational best practices
- Provide on-call leadership support during upset or emergency conditions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- cash/stock bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
