BerQ RNG

Regional Operations Manager

Lisbon, NY

Full-time

$140,000-$150,000

About This Job

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.

Our Mission is to accelerate the journey of decarbonization while transforming organic waste to renewable natural gas for a better tomorrow.

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 www.berqrng.com.

About the Job

The Regional Operations Manager is responsible for managing operations for BerQ RNG’s projects located throughout North America. The Regional Operations Manager will manage maintenance contracts with suppliers and third-party maintenance workers for the projects. You will be responsible for daily gas nominations to the utility and for all reporting required to regulatory bodies. You will be responsible for managing the operation P&L and spare parts inventory for the projects. You will work closely with the construction and maintenance departments to transition from commissioning to operations.

Responsibilities:

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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.

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Liaises with clients, as required, to report on operations and address any operational issues.

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Communicate regularly with operations staff and host facilities to stay current with operational issues.

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Working with third parties to troubleshoot issues and maintain a high level of uptime for all BerQ RNG’s facilities.

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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.

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Develop, direct and coach a team of Plant Operators and Technicians to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations at all times.

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Assist in hiring operations and support staff or contractors, as required.

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Participate in Corporate Health and Safety meetings and training as required.

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Ability to travel to sites on an as needed basis

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Performs other duties, as required.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar bachelor’s degree.

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10-15 years relevant working experience in the biogas, landfills, renewable natural gas, wastewater, and/or natural gas industries.

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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.

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Experienced in reading PFDs, P&ID, mechanical, electrical, and piping drawings.

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Ability to work in a complex project environment with a multitude of stakeholders.

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Health and safety oriented.

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Strong negotiation and analytical skills with attention to detail.

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Effective communication and organizational skills, both spoken and written.

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Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.

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Ability to multitask and stay focused on priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.

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Must be a strong team player who is able to collaborate with colleagues on complex assignments.

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Flexibility to do what needs to be done with a roll-up-the-sleeves attitude.

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Ability to travel to sites on an as needed basis

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Experience in anaerobic digesters, wastewater treatment plants, or landfills that produce biogas.

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Knowledge of Carbon Intensity, RIN, LCFS

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Knowledge of/experience with agricultural norms and values

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

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Competitive salary.

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Annual performance incentive bonus opportunity.

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Comprehensive Medical, Dental health coverage for you and your family.

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401k Retirement Plan with company match.

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Paid time off and holidays.

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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 to hr@berqrng.com

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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401(k)

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401(k) matching

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Dental insurance

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Flexible schedule

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Health insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

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How many years of relevant experience do you have in the biogas, landfills, renewable natural gas, wastewater, and/or natural gas industries?

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Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting?

Work Location: In person

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