Sr. Compost Engineer

MD‑White Marsh Corp HQ
435 Williams Ct.
Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21220, USA

United States Remote
USA Remote
United States

Synagro is North America’s premier, award-winning, biosolids management firm offering a competitive salary for highly motivated, self‑starter with strong work ethic, in a supportive work environment. Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others call waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth, and those who depend on them now and in the future.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match, (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus Incentive Program

This position functions as the primary technical resource on all aspects of the composting process. Position ensures the composting facility operates efficiently (microbially, mechanically, and economically), to process organic residuals into market‑grade compost in compliance with best industry practices. Position will use its extensive knowledge, skills & ability (KSA) in the composting field to design new and refurbish existing facilities as well as to trouble‑shoot operation(s), ensure productivity, and generate quality compost.

As needed assist efforts to increase compost use and marketing (agricultural/horticultural).

• Using composting KSA’s lead the engineering team’s design of new facilities and major capital projects that retrofit existing composting facilities.
• Lead the composting portion of due diligence efforts in Company M&A projects of existing composting companies.
• Design, develop, modify and maintain efficient operating systems for the Company’s new large‑scale aerated static pile composting system (ASP) located in the Mid‑Atlantic.
• Serve as the overall technical resource to the Company’s existing compost facilities (Windrow, ASP and Turned Aerated (BDP)).
• Ensure the compost facility and compost products meet and maintain regulatory compliance. Adjust strategy and operational activities to meet objective(s).
• Serve as the Company’s primary technical resource on all aspects of composting and compost use (internal/external clients). Collect, and maintain a database of scientific research, regulatory issues, and general information that impact composting and compost use. Regularly assess and make reports on emerging items.
• Use KSA to develop initial standard composting operating procedures (start‑up & commissioning). On an on‑going basis, continually monitor & modify production based on site specific conditions (feedstock, technology, equipment status, seasonality and market needs).
• Evaluate organic waste management technologies, equipment and methods for operational and economic feasibility in company large‑scale composting projects. Develop and conduct feasibility studies and produce business models/justifications.
• Ensure compost facility maintains productivity (volumes and budgets), and generates finished compost products that meet company/client specifications.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for project support and maintenance activities.
• Ensure that the facility operates consistently to meet internal and external client expectations (regulatory compliance, production capacity, equipment operations, maintenance, and grounds).
• Staff training. Develop materials and present information to staff on the composting process with emphasis on how tasks impact production and productivity.
• Develop protocols (methods and equipment) to collect and record multiple biological, physical and chemical data of the feed stocks, composting process and end‑product(s). Including temperature, bulk density, % solids, respiration, stability etc... Train staff on the operation and maintenance of instruments and tools needed to support these tasks.
• Maintain professional appearance, and use personal…