Maintenance Manager – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Waga Energy•Lower Merion Township, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Waga Energy is committed to fighting global warming and promoting a sustainable energy transition by developing breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane (Renewable Natural Gas or RNG). Their WAGABOX® units upgrade landfill gas into high-quality biomethane for injection into the gas grid or use as vehicle fuel. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains these units under long-term contracts. The company is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Bala Cynwyd, PA Office (Philadelphia Area). This role is part of a collaborative operations & maintenance team responsible for the successful operation and maintenance of Waga Energy’s WAGABOX® units in the US. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance team, coordinating and supervising maintenance operations, and developing and implementing continuous improvements to maximize the operation and performance of all US WAGABOX® units. The position requires approximately 25% domestic travel and site work, including overnight stays, and potentially some international travel. This role supports US projects and involves regular collaboration with Waga Energy teams in France and Canada.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, process engineering, or a related technical discipline.
A minimum of 10 years of industrial maintenance experience in gas processing, chemical, energy, or related heavy‑industrial environments.
At least 3 years of direct people‑management experience leading technical teams in a field or plant‑based setting.
Strong understanding of industrial maintenance methodologies, including preventive, predictive, and reliability‑centered maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
Proficiency with maintenance management systems (CMMS), work‑order processes, and asset‑management best practices.
Experience with equipment commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting in gas, chemical, or heat‑production systems.
Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical staff while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Excellent organizational and planning abilities, with a track record of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced operational environment.
Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues and guide teams toward effective solutions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Comfortable working in industrial environments such as gas processing facilities, chemical plants, or energy production sites.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with pressure equipment design, rotating equipment, instrumentation, and process control systems.
Experience with DraftSight/AutoCAD or similar CAD tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing maintenance team in partnership with the US Director of Operations & Maintenance.
Recruit, onboard, and train new team members to ensure strong technical capability and alignment with Waga Energy’s operational standards.
Set clear objectives, assign and prioritize work, monitor progress, and proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and resource needs.
Provide hands‑on technical guidance, coaching, and professional development to junior and mid‑level team members.
Conduct performance evaluations, implement skills‑development plans, and continuously improve team processes and workflows.
Serve as the primary liaison between the maintenance department and other internal teams.
Manage the full lifecycle of maintenance work orders, ensuring timely planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation.
Ensure all sites maintain adequate inventories of tools, consumables, and critical spare parts; oversee procurement and distribution.
Coordinate and supervise onsite maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, corrective interventions, troubleshooting, and equipment upgrades.
Lead and support regulatory, compliance, and third‑party inspections, ensuring all documentation and site conditions meet required standards.
Develop and maintain a structured program for ongoing site oversight, including routine site visits, performance reviews, and operational audits.
Ensure maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Waga Energy’s QHSE standards.
Develop and implement a continuous improvement program focused on maximizing uptime, reliability, and performance of all US WAGABOX® units.
Analyze operational data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for process optimization and/or equipment enhancements.
Collaborate with teams in the US, France, and Canada to refine maintenance strategies, improve equipment design, and standardize best practices.
Create, update, and enforce operating and maintenance procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance effectiveness, equipment reliability, and team performance.
Ensure strict adherence to all QHSE procedures and regulatory requirements across all maintenance activities.