Plant Operator - Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Plant Operator

Waga Energy was established to further our founders' commitments to preserving the common good and acting collectively to ensure a sustainable future. Committed to the fight against global warming and to a sustainable energy transition, Waga Energy has developed a breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane, also called Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Our WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units deliver high-quality biomethane, regardless of the quality of the raw biogas. The biomethane produced by the WAGABOX® can be injected directly into the gas grid or used as fuel for vehicles. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains the WAGABOX® units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, and biomethane sales revenue is shared.

Guided by the values of Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, Waga Energy employees in Europe, North America, and other locations are united by a common purpose: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.

About the Position - Responsibilities & Duties

We are seeking candidates for the position of Plant Operator at the site of the McKean landfill in Mount Jewett, PA. Although this position is assigned to Waga Energy's WAGABOX® located at the site of the McKean landfill in Mount Jewett, PA, candidates must also be available for travel to additional WAGABOX® sites located at the Chemung County landfill in Elmira, NY, the Hyland landfill in Angelica, NY, and the Steuben County landfill in Bath, NY on an as needed basis. Candidates will also be required to spend 3-4 days at Waga Energy's corporate office in Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area) for new hire orientation followed by approximately 2-4 weeks of training at one of the WAGABOX® sites listed above.

The Plant Operator serves as a member of the operations and maintenance team and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a WAGABOX® landfill biogas to renewable natural gas (RNG) unit.

Associated responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

About You - Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, enjoys independent hands-on operations & maintenance related work, and has:

• 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. As Waga's "eyes and ears" on the project site, the Operator is responsible for keeping off-site team members informed of all unit-related activities.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the role, including lifting, carrying, and working in varied environmental conditions.

Culture

Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.

Recruiting Process

Waga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:

1. Interview with Human Resources Director via phone or Teams.
2. Interview with applicable department manager and Human Resources Director via Teams.

Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquiries or candidate recommendations from external agencies.