Plant Manager

Plant Manager

$120,000 - $140,000

San Antonio, TX

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Anna Burk

A bit about us:

As an industry leader within renewable and sustainable energy, we are thrilled to be actively creating cleaner energy to protect our planet. We are a global company with a shared vision of positively impacting global decarbonization efforts, we are thrilled to offer tremendous growth opportunities to those who join our efforts! We are cultivating positive change and we hope you become a part of it.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to lead an important renewable energy operation with a company committed to safety, innovation, and environmental stewardship. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, work alongside experienced technical professionals, and contribute to infrastructure that supports the transition to cleaner energy while building a long-term career with a growing organization.

Job Details

A growing organization within the renewable energy sector is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility. This individual will provide operational leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, promote a strong safety culture, and drive plant performance while leading a small onsite team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of facility operations, collaborate with internal technical resources and external partners, and play a key role in advancing sustainable energy initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the daily operation of a renewable natural gas processing facility, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
• Supervise, coach, and develop onsite personnel while fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Monitor production performance and operational metrics to maximize plant efficiency while controlling operating expenses.
• Ensure operational logs, production records, inspections, and required documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare recurring operational reports and maintain accurate site records.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Champion workplace safety by implementing training programs, reinforcing safe work practices, and leading emergency response preparedness.
• Monitor employee attendance, scheduling, overtime, and timekeeping activities.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, prioritize maintenance and operational tasks, and verify work is completed to established quality standards.
• Partner closely with the adjacent site operator to optimize gas collection performance and maintain effective working relationships.
• Establish clear communication processes with key external partners and stakeholders.
• Lead routine operations meetings, safety discussions, and site planning sessions.
• Assist with annual budgeting activities and monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
• Operate and oversee gas processing systems, process controls, instrumentation, compressors, and supporting equipment.
• Perform routine inspections of plant equipment and facilities to identify operational or maintenance concerns.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, coordinate repairs, and document maintenance activities.
• Promote high housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party contractors performing work onsite, ensuring compliance with safety and operational expectations.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, technical support, environmental, commercial, health & safety, and remote monitoring teams to maintain optimal plant performance.
• Perform additional operational or leadership responsibilities as needed.

What We're Looking For:

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop an operations team. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities. Calm, professional decision-maker who performs well in a fast-paced operating environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across operations, leadership, vendors, and external partners. Strong analytical…