Lead Operator – Renewable Natural Gas

• Overseeing a group of landfill biogas to renewable natural gas plants (i.e., WAGABOXES®) located in Wheatland, CA, Vacaville, CA, Bakersfield, CA and Eugene, OR.
• Working from home and traveling extensively, approximately 50%, to the WAGABOX sites listed above.
• Spending 3-4 days at Waga Energy’s corporate office in Bala Cynwyd, PA for new hire orientation followed by approximately 1 week of technical training at one of the WAGABOX® sites listed above or a site located in New York.
• Serving as an operations supervisor responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, and efficient operations of an assigned pool/group of WAGABOX® units while providing hands‑on operations and maintenance support to Plant Operators as needed.
• Ensuring Plant Operators complete all assigned operations & maintenance tasks in a safe, timely, effective manner in accordance with established policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and maximizing production/up time.
• Serving as the primary Waga Energy representative for assigned WAGABOX® sites both internally (within Waga Energy) and externally (i.e., landfill partners, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders).

• A minimum of 7 years of mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in a plant/industrial operations environment within the oil, gas, or chemical industry.
• Experience working in landfill gas, biogas, or natural gas processing is preferred.
• Related technical or vocational education/training.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Experience with industrial safety procedures and regulations including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the role, including lifting, carrying, and working in varied environmental conditions.
• Experience supervising field-based or remote site personnel is a plus as is familiarity with gas treatment technologies, process systems, and/or compression systems.

Demonstrates extensive mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise in plant operations, with a strong focus on safety compliance and effective team supervision. Proficient in troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and fostering relationships with stakeholders in the biogas and natural gas sectors.