RNG Operations Engineer: Optimize Biogas Plants

AD Energy Recruitment; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AD Energy Recruitment is partnering with an innovative renewable energy developer to recruit an Operations Engineer. This role focuses on maximising efficiency and reliability of RNG facilities across North America, with opportunities to influence future plant design and performance.

The role involves analysing downtime and process data, collaborating with operations and engineering teams, and leading retrofit projects to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years engineering experience in natural gas processing, chemical processing, industrial process plants or related industries.
• Experience in RNG, biogas, anaerobic digestion, landfill gas or gas processing desirable.
• Proven ability to improve 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.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaborative work across engineering, operations and project teams.
• Willingness to travel to operational facilities.

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.
• Review 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.

Skills

Engineering experience

RNG/Biogas domain knowledge

SCADA & P&IDs

Data analytics (Power BI)

Troubleshooting

Cross-team collaboration

Travel to facilities

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

AD Energy Recruitment is partnering with an innovative renewable energy developer to recruit an Operations Engineer. This role focuses on maximising efficiency and reliability of RNG facilities across North America, with opportunities to influence future plant design and performance.

The role involves analysing downtime and process data, collaborating with operations and engineering teams, and leading retrofit projects to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.