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Gas Plant Operations Manager

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Position Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the RNG plant, overseeing Plant Operators and Supervisors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. This role manages daily plant activities, preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and responses to upsets or emergencies, while fostering a strong safety culture and continuous improvement. The Plant Manager serves as the primary liaison with corporate leadership, vendors, and regulatory agencies, balancing operational excellence with cost management. In addition, the position develops and mentors staff, ensuring clear progression through operator levels and supervisory roles, while maintaining accountability for plant output, compliance, and financial performance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all plant operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance
  • Supervise Plant Operators (Levels 1–3), providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations
  • Lead response to plant upsets, emergencies, and callouts, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime
  • Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability
  • Review and approve redlined P&IDs, SOP updates, and technical documentation
  • Lead safety meetings, identify near misses, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company safety standards
  • Collaborate with FP&A and corporate teams on variance reporting, budget forecasting, and financial performance analysis
  • Monitor operating expenses (Opex) and implement cost-control measures
  • Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders
  • Provide monthly metrics reporting to leadership, including production, safety, and financial metrics
  • Promote teamwork and morale, managing diverse personalities and maintaining cohesiveness across shifts


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
  • Minimum 7 years of plant operations experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role
  • Strong knowledge of RNG processes, plant equipment (compressors, blowers, pumps, motors, PLCs), and safety systems
  • Proven ability to lead teams, train operators, and manage complex operations with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in plant control systems, process safety management, and Microsoft Office
  • Flexibility: Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage shifting priorities effectively.


Requirements

  • Ability to interpret Plant SOPs and train others
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex plant upsets and restore operations independently
  • Ability to manage vendor contracts and third-party services effectively
  • Must be at least 18 years old, with HS diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
  • Valid driver’s license with clean record
  • Clear background check and drug test
  • Effective communication skills with ability to lead diverse teams
  • Dependable, punctual, and willing to work extended hours when required
  • Physical ability to navigate plant facilities, including confined spaces, and exposure to extreme weather conditions


Work Environment & Travel

  • Full-time position; typical shifts may extend beyond 10–12 hours depending on operational needs
  • Must be available for rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts
  • Requires flexibility to respond to operational and leadership demands outside of standard hours

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