Operations Manager

About Us

BerQ RNG develops, owns, and operates renewable natural gas (RNG) projects from waste sources such as agricultural waste, landfill gas, and wastewater treatment gas throughout North America and sells RNG to various end users interested in a zero-carbon emission fuel source.
BerQ RNG contributes positively to the environment by beneficially using biogas generated from these waste sources that are otherwise being wasted.
BerQ RNG has entered into an investment partnership with Lotus Infrastructure Partners to develop and acquire RNG projects in all stages, ranging from early development to operating projects For more information on BerQ RNG, please visit our website at
berqrng.
com.

About the Job

BerQ RNG is looking for a Landfill Operations Manager who will be responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of BerQ's landfill facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, managing site staff, and optimizing operational efficiency.
This role involves coordinating with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external contractors to maintain a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible landfill operation.

Responsibilities:

• Managing all aspects of operations including operating budget, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, gas nominations, and reporting as required by regulators and for environmental credits, health and safety, plant optimization, and performance improvements.
  
• Direct and manage all landfill operations, including waste disposal, equipment maintenance, and facility improvements.
  
• Communicate regularly with operations staff and host facilities to stay current with operational issues.
  
• Working with third parties to troubleshoot issues and maintain a high level of uptime for all of BerQ RNG's facilities.
  
• Interacting and negotiating with external parties including customers, suppliers, technology providers, utility providers, engineering firms, permitting agencies, and consultants to represent the interests of BerQ RNG.
  
• Develop, direct, and coach a team of Plant Operators and Technicians to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations at all times.
  
• Assist in hiring operations and support staff or contractors, as required.
  
• Participate in Corporate Health and Safety meetings and training as required.
  
• Performs other duties, as required.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  
• 5-7 years of work experience of landfill gas experience is required.
  
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and waste management practices.
  
• Managed natural gas, petrochemical, LNG, or biogas operations and are familiar with maintaining natural gas equipment such as gas compressors and natural gas clean-up equipment.
  Operational experience for other industries with similar equipment will be considered.
  
• Experienced in reading PFDs, P&ID, mechanical, electrical, and piping drawings.
  
• Strong understanding of RNG production processes, equipment, and best practices.
  
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues independently.
  
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
  
• Ability to multi-task and stay focused on priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
  
• Must be a strong team player who is able to collaborate with colleagues on complex assignments.
  
• Flexibility to do what needs to be done with a roll-up-the-sleeves attitude.
  
• Ability to travel to sites on an as-needed basis
• Experience in agricultural digesters, wastewater treatment plants or landfills that produce biogas.
  
• Knowledge of Carbon Intensity, RIN, LCFS
• Must be willing to work onsite.
  

In addition to a collaborative and supportive work environment BerQ RNG offers:

• Competitive salary.
  
• Annual performance incentive bonus opportunity.
  
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental health coverage for you and your family.
  
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match.
  
• Paid time off and holidays.
  
• A culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and opportunity for growth and development

BerQ RNG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a work environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.
BerQ RNG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable Federal, state, and local laws.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the US with no restrictions.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter titled Landfill Operations Manager to .
@berqrng.
com.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Unsolicited Assistance

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from headhunters or recruitment firms for our job openings.
All resumes and profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at BerQ RNG in any form without a valid signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by BerQ RNG's Human Resources department will be deemed the sole property of BerQ RNG.
No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BerQ RNG because of the unsolicited referral.