RNG Commissioning Manager

Futura Energy Group; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary up to $160,000 + 25% Annual Bonus

Full suite of health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the United States seeks a Commissioning Manager to oversee the safe and timely completion of commissioning activities for anaerobic digestion facilities. The role involves field execution, contractor coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in commissioning and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing commissioning, construction, or facility startup.
• Proven experience working on biogas, wastewater, or energy plants.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical systems, and commissioning practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project-specific commissioning plans.
• Manage safe commissioning and startup of various systems.
• Oversee contractors and ensure project compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Construction oversight

Commissioning experience

Education

5+ years of experience in engineering or construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

This range is provided by Futura Energy Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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About the Company

Our client is a leader in renewable natural gas. With a mission to decarbonize the US. You'll be working for a company that builds, owns, and operates anaerobic digestion facilities, converting waste into clean, renewable energy.

About the Role

This role is predominantly focused on ensuring all commissioning activities are completed safely and on time for RNG sites across the US. You will play a critical role in the successful startup and handover of anaerobic digestion and RNG facilities. You’ll lead field execution and contractor coordination, oversee commissioning milestones, and ensure that systems are turned over to operations safely, efficiently, and on-spec.

This is a high-ownership role for an engineer with strong construction oversight and process commissioning experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of project-specific commissioning plans
• Manage safe commissioning and startup of electrical, instrumentation, mechanical/process systems (e.g., digesters, pumps, piping, compressors, heat exchangers, gas processing units)
• Coordinate between construction, engineering, and operations to ensure project alignment
• Oversee contractors, general construction teams, and commissioning vendors
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and equipment documentation
• Track completion milestones, performance testing, and operational handover
• Support cost control, forecasting, and project reporting in collaboration with PMs
• Lead root-cause analysis, design revisions, and continuous improvement during startup
• Develop standard operating procedures and field documentation
• Participate in operator training and operational readiness
• Travel to project sites (approximately 50%) to manage and support field execution

Your Background

• 5+ years of experience in overseeing commissioning, construction, or facility startup
• Proven experience working on biogas, wastewater, chemical, energy, or food process plants
• Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical systems, process equipment, and field commissioning practices
• Familiarity with P&IDs, construction drawings, and process flow diagrams
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating multi-disciplinary field teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; scheduling and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project or Primavera)
• Understanding of safety practices and regulatory compliance (OSHA, confined space, LOTO, etc.)
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Comfortable with travel and flexible hours during site work

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary up to $160,000 + 25% Annual Bonus
• Full suite of health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity to lead the commissioning of industry-leading climate infrastructure

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Natural Gas Distribution

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