Senior Director, Business Operations- Mixed Waste

Senior Director, Business Operations- Mixed Waste

FullTime Bloomington, CA, US

19 days ago Requisition ID: 1002

Salary Range: $200,000.00 To $240,000.00 Annually

About Us

BerQ RNG is a growing renewable energy company focused on developing, owning, and operating renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across North America. By capturing methane emissions from agricultural and organic waste and converting them into clean, renewable energy, we're helping build a more sustainable future while creating long-term value for our partners, communities, and investors.

As our company continues to grow, we're building a team of passionate, collaborative professionals who are excited to solve complex challenges, drive innovation, and make a measurable environmental impact. At BerQ RNG, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry leaders, contribute to meaningful projects, and help advance the growing renewable natural gas industry.

Job Description

BerQ RNG is seeking a Senior Director of Business Operations – Mixed Waste to provide overall operational leadership for our mixed-waste processing facility in Bloomington, California.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced operations professional who combines strong business judgment with hands‑on technical and operational expertise. You will be accountable for the safe, reliable, efficient, and financially responsible operation of the Facility, while leading site operations teams and driving continuous improvement across plant performance.

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of mixed-waste processing, anaerobic digestion, biogas/RNG operations, facility infrastructure, maintenance and reliability, capital planning, and operational improvement. You will make informed decisions regarding digester health and performance, feedstock management, plant optimization, maintenance priorities, capital improvements, and overall operational strategy.

As the primary operational leader between the Facility and BerQ RNG's senior management team, you will work closely with the CEO, COO, and leaders across Engineering, Construction, Maintenance & Reliability, Finance, HR, Environmental, Safety, and other corporate functions. You will translate company objectives into practical operational plans, communicate performance and financial results, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure the Facility continues to perform safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Initially, this position will report directly to the CEO and is expected to transition to reporting to the COO as BerQ's organizational structure develops. This role will require the successful candidate to be within a commutable distance from the facility in Bloomington, California.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Facility and its on‑site operations teams, establishing operating priorities, P&L responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability while maintaining a strong field presence.
• Oversee day‑to‑day Facility operations to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and financially responsible performance, making timely decisions to address operational issues and improve plant performance.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with BerQ RNG's environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including reporting, audits, training, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical and operational leadership for digester health, feedstock management, and process performance, optimizing gas production, efficiency, reliability, and biological stability.
• Apply hands‑on mixed‑waste processing expertise to adapt operations to changing feedstock conditions, improve processing efficiency, and troubleshoot complex operational and mechanical issues.
• Oversee maintenance, reliability, and asset management priorities, working with Maintenance & Reliability and other technical teams to improve equipment reliability, uptime, safety, and operating efficiency.
• Identify, prioritize, and support capital improvement projects that enhance Facility safety, reliability, capacity, efficiency, and financial performance.
• Partner with Engineering, Construction, Maintenance & Reliability, and Finance to develop and implement capital projects and ensure successful transition into ongoing operations.
• Manage the Facility's operating and financial performance, including budgets, capital expenditures, forecasts, and opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining safety, reliability, and production.
• Provide senior management with clear and timely reporting on operational performance, financial results, risks, opportunities, and key business priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing operations organization while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with HR on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and the consistent application of BerQ RNG policies and operating standards.
• Translate corporate objectives into actionable operational plans and collaborate across Finance, Engineering, Construction, Maintenance & Reliability, HR, Environmental, Safety, and other corporate functions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, host sites, suppliers, partners, regulators, and other stakeholders while protecting BerQ RNG's operational and financial interests.
• Communicate complex operational, technical, and financial matters effectively to the CEO, COO, and other senior leaders, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate actions.
• Travel periodically to other BerQ RNG operating sites and headquarters as required.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive operational leadership experience in mixed‑waste, anaerobic digestion, biogas, renewable natural gas, landfill, wastewater, natural gas, or related industrial operations.
• Hands‑on experience with mixed‑waste operations is required.
• Proven experience managing operating sites and leading site‑based operations teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of anaerobic digestion and digester health, including the impact of feedstock characteristics and operating conditions on biological performance.
• Experience managing capital improvement projects, facility modifications, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of facility infrastructure, equipment layout, process flow, and the relationship between capital investment and operational performance.
• Experience managing operating budgets, capital expenditures, maintenance programs, and facility P&L.
• Experience managing natural gas, biogas, RNG, or similar process equipment, including compressors and gas cleanup systems.
• Ability to read and understand PFDs, P&IDs, mechanical, electrical, and piping drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex operational and mechanical issues.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills, including experience working with HR on employee relations and performance matters.
• Strong business judgment, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to make independent operational decisions and effectively collaborate across functions.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work effectively with senior executives and corporate leadership.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other operating sites and BerQ RNG headquarters as required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Environmental Science, or a related discipline is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, technical training, and significant industry experience may be considered.

In addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment, BerQ RNG offers:

• Annual performance incentive bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and health and disability benefits coverage for you and your family.
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• A culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and opportunity for growth and development.

BerQ RNG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a work environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. BerQ RNG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable Federal, state, and local laws.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the US with no restrictions.