Operations Engineer

AD Energy Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AD Energy Recruitment is seeking an Operations Engineer to optimize RNG facilities and improve plant performance across multiple biogas plants. You will work with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to identify opportunities, troubleshoot complex systems and drive continuous improvements.

The role focuses on instrumentation, process control, data analysis and KPI reporting, with travel to operating sites as required. A strong background in RNG or biogas operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years engineering experience in natural gas processing, biogas, RNG or related industrial plants.
• Experience with RNG/biogas operations and performance improvement.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, SCADA, P&IDs and process controls.
• Ability to analyse data and implement process improvements.
• Excellent collaboration with operations, maintenance and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve production performance across RNG facilities.
• Analyse downtime and process trends to boost reliability and reduce cost.
• Troubleshoot anaerobic digestion, manure handling and gas upgrading systems.
• Collaborate with plant operators, maintenance and instrumentation teams.
• Develop operational reports and KPIs for management.
• Lead retrofit and plant improvement projects to increase efficiency.
• Review process designs and construction plans for operability.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for key metrics.
• Support engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

RNG/Biogas domain experience

Process optimization

Data analytics

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Instrumentation & control

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SCADA

Job description

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

AD Energy Recruitment is partnering with an innovative renewable energy developer to recruit an Operations Engineer.This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation at the forefront of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and biogas infrastructure across North America.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on improving plant performance, solving operational challenges, and driving continuous improvement across multiple facilities. You'll work alongside engineering, project delivery and operations teams to optimise existing assets while helping shape the design and performance of future biogas and RNG plants.

If you're passionate about operational excellence, process optimisation and advancing renewable energy technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Operations Engineer, you'll play a key role in maximising the efficiency and reliability of operating RNG facilities. Using operational data and on-site collaboration, you'll identify opportunities to improve plant performance, reduce operating costs and enhance long-term asset reliability.

You'll also provide valuable operational insight during the design and construction of new facilities, ensuring future plants are built with operability and performance in mind.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor production performance across multiple biogas and RNG facilities to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Analyse downtime, process trends and plant performance data to improve reliability and maximise production.
• Troubleshoot anaerobic digestion systems, manure handling equipment, gas upgrading systems and associated process equipment.
• Work closely with Plant Operators, Maintenance Teams and Instrumentation & Electrical personnel to resolve operational issues.
• Develop operational reports and performance metrics for senior management.
• Identify and lead retrofit and plant improvement projects that increase efficiency and reduce operating expenditure.
• Support engineering teams by reviewing process designs, P&IDs and construction plans with a strong focus on operational excellence.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor key operational KPIs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards and operational best practices across the business.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years' engineering experience within natural gas processing, chemical processing, industrial process plants or related industries.
• Experience within Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), biogas, anaerobic digestion, landfill gas or gas processing is highly desirable.
• Proven experience improving plant performance through process optimisation and operational analysis.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, process control systems, SCADA and P&IDs.
• Experience using data analytics tools such as Power BI or similar platforms is advantageous.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations and project teams.
• Comfortable travelling to operational facilities as required.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a business making a real impact within the renewable energy sector. You'll have the chance to work across multiple operational assets, influence the performance of future projects, and play a key role in advancing sustainable energy infrastructure.

If you're looking to combine technical engineering expertise with operational improvement in one of the fastest-growing sectors in energy, we'd love to speak with you.