Senior Director, Business Operations- Mixed Waste

Full Time Bloomington, CA, US

19 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

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.

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.

• 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.
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