RNG Operations Manager

Clean Energy

9h•$125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The RNG Operations Manager provides high-level technical leadership and operational oversight for Clean Energy Fuels’ renewable natural gas production facilities. This role is accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of RNG assets across multiple sites and regions, supporting 24/7 operations. The position combines hands-on engineering expertise with operational leadership, including mentoring field personnel, supporting plant managers, driving performance optimization, ensuring compliance with Clean Energy and OSHA safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The RNG Operations Manager plays a critical role in commissioning new facilities, maintaining operational excellence, and sustaining Clean Energy’s leadership position in the RNG industry. Competitive benefits and compensation between $125,000-$135,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
7+ years of experience in operations engineering, plant engineering, or technical operations within RNG, natural gas, biogas, or industrial process facilities.
Strong knowledge of gas processing systems, upgrading, compression, dehydration, controls/SCADA, and pipeline interconnections.
Proven ability to analyze data, diagnose complex problems, and drive execution in a field-based environment.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 75%

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with RNG, landfill gas, or anaerobic digester facilities.
Experience supporting 24/7 industrial operations.
Experience with commissioning and startup of new energy or gas-processing facilities.
Experience mentoring or leading technical and operations personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and operational leadership for RNG plants operating 24/7/365.
Serve as a senior technical escalation resource for complex safety, operational, mechanical, electrical, controls, or process-related issues.
Support day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, repairs, and performance improvements to ensure optimal plant availability, safety, and reliability.
Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs), best practices, and engineering standards across RNG operations.
Produce regular reports on the status of facilities for upper leadership
Direct the resolution of corrective actions by internal and external parties while working cross-departmentally with the RNG Engineering department
Analyze operational, performance, and maintenance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.
Collaborate with engineering, operations and maintenance teams to plan, execute, and verify preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
Review downtime events, inspection results, and maintenance activities to ensure optimal plant performance.
Analyze plant data and prepare plant performance reports in conjunction with Engineering.
Lead or support formal root cause analyses and drive corrective and preventive actions to completion.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency, safety, reliability, and lifecycle cost management.
Champion Clean Energy’s safety culture by ensuring all activities comply with Clean Energy, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.
Respond to, report, and escalate incidents, near-misses, or unsafe conditions in accordance with company procedures.
Support regulatory compliance related to environmental permits, pipeline interconnects, and operational requirements.
Conduct or support periodic in-person site reviews and audits to confirm compliance with Clean Energy standards and maintenance requirements.
Participate in quality assurance reviews of newly constructed RNG plants, reviewing site reports, commissioning documentation, and punch lists to ensure timely and complete resolution.
Provide hands-on field support as required, including diagnosing equipment issues, advising on repairs, and verifying proper plant operation.
Ensure strong technical understanding of assigned sites, including: o Equipment and systems installed o Site ownership model o Maintenance contract type and scope of services o Key customer, vendor, and stakeholder contacts
Provide feedback to technicians, operators, plant managers, and supervisors regarding field observations, performance, and opportunities for improvement.
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, SCADA, Asset Management, and Project Development teams.
Provide technical input during project design, construction, commissioning, and operational turnover to ensure operability and maintainability.
Mentor and support operators, technicians, plant managers, and supervisors through coaching, guidance, and technical training.
Support supervisory staff with technical guidance related to performance reviews, training needs, and corrective actions when requested.
Travel up to 75% to RNG facilities to support operations, commissioning, troubleshooting, audits, and performance optimization.
Provide occasional after-hours or emergency support as business needs require.