RNG Plant Manager

Location: Saranac, MI (48881)

ABOUT NOVILLA RNG

Novilla RNG is a nationwide developer of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects at dairies across the continent. Our process digests cow manure, creating biogas that is purified into pipeline quality natural gas that can be used in a variety of ways. The digestion of the manure mitigates the amount of greenhouse gases emitted from dairy lagoons. Novilla RNG is rapidly expanding with two projects in operation, two projects finishing construction in mid- 2024 and six projects, ranging from South Dakota to Vermont, starting construction in 2025.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This is an operations management position based at Novilla RNG’s Michigan facility with supervision over one Renewable Natural Gas upgrading plant and one/two technicians. The position requires extensive experience with compressors, electrical controls, PLC’s, gas meters, and machinery typical to the oil/gas industry. The plant operations manager will be the safety, operations, and technical expert for the site and will have necessary knowledge and training to solve problems and efficiently operate the RNG facility. Ability to take guidance from senior management but independently make daily decisions is crucial in this position.

PRINICIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

- Responsible for everything that happens or fails to happen at RNG upgrading plant.

- Management of a one/two-person team to ensure safe operations with minimal downtime.

- Manage operating expenses and production within annual budget.

- Ensure data collection necessary to register renewable attributes with appropriate governmental or private verifiers.

- Other roles as decided by management.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- High School Diploma / GED equivalent required.

- Certifications or Associates Degree in relevant field preferred.

- Experience with compressors, electrical gear, flares, thermal oxidizers, flow meters, piping, gas analyzers, and mobile equipment.

- Safety first mindset with experience in lock out – tag out, job hazard analysis, energy control plants, confined space entry, and equipment certification.

- Good understanding of Microsoft Suite and Outlook.

- Past experience in biogas, oil, or natural gas production desired, but not necessary.

- Displays a positive attitude, is highly motivated and results oriented.

- Ability to establish and maintain confidential and effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management and the general public.

- Ability to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees report to both a functional leader and a business leader.

- Driver’s license with good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The plant operations manager will work alongside other plant personnel and will be required to walk across uneven terrain, operate heavy machinery, climb ladders, walk-up 82 feet of stairs, lift 50lbs to chest level, and use large tools. Work is performed in an area leased from a dairy farm and near manure lagoons.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee performs job duties in an area leased from a dairy farm and near manure lagoons. Smells, noises, and ground conditions associated with farming are pervasive in the area. Travel will be required occasionally to other Novilla RNG sites.