Area Manager - Renewable Energy (OH, MI, MN)

Area Manager

We are hiring an Area Manager to work with our Upstream Operations team. This position reports to our Director RNG Operations and is remote based with responsibility for plants in Detroit and Marshall Michigan, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Shiloh, Ohio. Travel to those sites is required with at least 50% working from a plant site. The Area Manager of Renewable Natural Gas and Renewable Power will oversee the daily operations of multiple RNG and RP plants. This operational leader will ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency across facilities, and driving performance to meet production, quality, and profitability goals. The role involves managing lead operators from various sites, fostering teamwork, implementing strategic initiatives to optimize plant operations, and being personally responsible for the results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and environmental performance, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Mentor and manage lead operators across multiple sites, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence. Communicate goals clearly and resolve employee issues effectively.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive results, ensure stable operations, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Identify root causes and take steps to prevent recurrence.
• Maximize economic value from RNG and RP plants, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities for justified enhancement investments.
• Implement/ensure completion of operator training to enhance system knowledge. Operate preventative and predictive maintenance programs to ensure reliable asset performance.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, review cost-control reports, and ensure cost-effective resource use.
• Maintain relationships with utilities, energy managers, landfill O&M partners, and regulatory bodies, ensuring accurate data collection for reporting and compliance.
• Stay updated on equipment operation best practices, industry standards, and technical advancements to optimize plant performance.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of seven years in chemical, oil or gas processing operations, with proven success in managing multiple facilities.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or over 15 years in the petro-chemical industry as an operations leader.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, foster collaboration, and drive performance across multiple sites – via direct and electronic interactions (Microsoft Teams).
• Strong understanding of gas processing or power generation, EH&S regulations, and compliance. Working knowledge of electrical, controls, process engineering, and maintenance principles.
• Proficient in data-driven decision-making, with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adept at supervising teams, managing documentation, and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Capable of walking on irregular surfaces, and operating tools/equipment. Valid driver's license required.
• Previous experience in renewable natural gas (RNG) or renewable power (RP) projects.
• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and familiarity with pressure, vacuum, and flow principles.
• Ability to accommodate ~50% travel.

Work Hours and Arrangements

Standard M-F, 1st shift (exempt position); must be available for after-hours/weekend calls.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position requires physical effort such as that associated with driving a motorized vehicle, operating an ATV, using hand tools, and typing on a computer. Position requires moderate lifting (10-50 lbs.), occasional need to walk on irregular surfaces, and occasional stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching. Also requires the use of hands and arms to operate/examine gas meter, flow meters, hand tools, power tools, bridge and jib cranes and test/diagnostic equipment.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay

The range for this role is anticipated to be $125,000 - $150,000 annually with bonus for eligible positions. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plus Matching Contributions
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays

OPAL Fuels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. OPAL Fuels does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies without a current signed agreement and written confirmation specifying the roles for which submissions are authorized. Any resumes submitted without an agreement and authorization will be considered the property of OPAL Fuels.