Plant Operator - Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Waga Energy•Mount Jewett, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Waga Energy was founded on a commitment to preserving the common good and ensuring a sustainable future, driven by the urgent need to combat global warming and facilitate a sustainable energy transition. The company has pioneered a breakthrough WAGABOX® technology that converts landfill gas into high-quality biomethane, also known as Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). These units are designed to deliver biomethane suitable for direct injection into the gas grid or use as vehicle fuel, regardless of the raw biogas quality. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains these WAGABOX® units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, sharing biomethane sales revenue. Operational since 2015 at numerous landfill sites globally, this solution provides clean, local renewable energy. Waga Energy is dedicated to making RNG accessible to all, guided by values of Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, with employees across Europe, North America, and other regions united by the goal of maintaining a livable planet for future generations. This Plant Operator position is a key member of the operations and maintenance team, responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of a WAGABOX® landfill biogas to renewable natural gas (RNG) unit. While primarily assigned to the McKean landfill in Mount Jewett, PA, the role requires travel to other WAGABOX® sites in Elmira, NY, Angelica, NY, and Bath, NY as needed. New hires will also undergo a 3-4 day orientation at Waga Energy’s corporate office in Bala Cynwyd, PA, followed by approximately 2-4 weeks of training at one of the WAGABOX® sites.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial operations, plant operations, mechanical/electrical maintenance, or a related field.
Related technical or vocational education/training. Additional years of experience will be considered in place of formal education/training.
Experience within the oil, gas, and/or chemical industry and/or experience working in landfill gas, biogas, natural gas processing, or similar industries.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Familiarity with industrial safety procedures and regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this role.
Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the role, including lifting, carrying, and working in varied environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the operations of the WAGABOX® by conducting daily maintenance rounds and completing a daily checklist of monitoring items including measuring gas concentrations and water/oil levels, checking cooler filters, etc.
Communicating the results of daily monitoring activities to the operations team via daily or weekly reports.
Diagnosing unit performance issues and performing corrective electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance tasks as well as other related corrective maintenance tasks as needed.
Performing preventive maintenance activities based on established schedules provided by the operations team (ex. oil, carbon, and sensor changes, etc.).
Participating in the annual maintenance process during the annual unit shut down.
Serving as the on-site contact person for all site visitors (i.e., vendors, suppliers, etc.) and supporting visitors’ work activities as needed.
Maintaining a continuous focus on safety and serving as a “champion” of a safety focused work environment by ensuring the implementation of an established site safety plan including the following associated responsibilities: Presenting the site safety plan to all site visitors (i.e., vendors, suppliers, etc.) and ensuring they sign and follow all aspects of the plan; Ensuring the maintenance and proper use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE); Immediately reporting to the operations team any breach of the site safety plan.
Assisting with the procurement of equipment, supplies, tools, etc. including coordinating with outside manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, etc.
Effectively utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track work activities.
Participating in unit pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
Assisting the operations team with ensuring safe, compliant operations and maximum production/up time.