Manager of Portfolio Operations - PEAKS

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Full-Time PORTLAND, ME, US

3 days ago Requisition

Peaks Renewables is a growing renewables platform that develops, acquires, owns, and operates renewable fuels facilities utilizing a range of different feed stocks and technology types. Peaks' primary focus is in the renewable natural gas vertical including landfill gas and biogas from processing agricultural waste and food waste using anaerobic digestion and gasification. Peaks’ goal is to reduce emissions while creating economic growth and providing access to clean, safe, dependable, and affordable energy solutions.

Peaks is a subsidiary of Summit Utilities, Inc., which was named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Being part of the Peaks team means embracing excellence and innovation. We are building a best-in-class platform and are looking for driven, entrepreneurial team members who are energized by the idea of helping scale a growing business.

We have an exciting hybrid opportunity for a Manager of Portfolio Operations based in Portland, Maine.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of Portfolio Operations is responsible for maximizing the operational and financial performance of a portfolio of renewable natural gas facilities as well as the performance of other tangential assets as they are added to the portfolio including facilities related to CO2 liquefaction and sequestration, organic fertilizer production, and biochar production. The role includes the oversight and management of Peaks Plant Managers as well as external O&M groups operating Peaks facilities.

This role requires a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, works effectively across functions, and takes ownership of project performance from commissioning through steady-state operations. The ideal candidate is excited to help build processes, drive performance, and innovation in a rapidly evolving industry, and grow with the company as the asset base expands. The position will involve close collaboration with the Peaks leadership team and include opportunities to add value in other Peaks functions as time permits, namely commercial strategy.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Core – Operations Leadership

• Oversee the operational performance of RNG and other tangential facilities with a focus on maximizing production and uptime and ensuring optimal efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the financial performance of RNG and other tangential facilities, ensuring projects are operating within budget.
• Work with the finance team and junior operations personnel to maintain operational and financial KPI dashboards; analyze operational and financial trends to identify and execute on resulting performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead budgeting and operations planning in coordination with plant management and finance teams.
• Hire, onboard, oversee, and be accountable to the performance of Peaks plant managers as well as external O&M groups operating Peaks facilities.
• Reinforce a culture of safety ensuring all company personnel and vendors comply with all policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Implement process improvements across the organization including at the project level and Peaks platform level with example projects including leading and/or supporting ERP and CRM system implementations.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of operational best practices at Peaks facilities including the development, standardization, and roll-out of SOPs as well as the digitization of repeatable tasks.
• Support plant managers and external O&Ms with emergency scenario planning as well as in managing through emergency events.
• Manage relationships with key partners and stakeholders, including facility operators, contractors, regulatory agencies, feedstock partners, and logistics partners, among…