Gas Plant Manager
Waste Connections - Loess Hills Landfill
Location: Malvern, IA
Pay Range: $115,000/yr + cash/stock bonus
Waste Connections is hiring!
We are looking for a high-impact Gas Plant Manager to lead and optimize operations at our renewable natural gas (RNG) / landfill gas facility. This is a critical leadership role responsible for plant performance, safety, compliance, and team development. This opportunity is ideal for a proven leader who thrives in industrial environments and is passionate about operational excellence.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay & Bonus Structure
- Career Growth - Leadership visibility and advancement opportunities
- Excellent Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Strong Company Culture - Built on integrity, safety, and teamwork
The Role (What You'll Do)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a Team of Plant Operators and oversee daily operations of the gas plant ensuring optimal uptime and efficiency
- Monitor and optimize gas processing systems including compressors and related equipment
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Drive a safety-first culture and proactively identify hazards
- Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues to minimize downtime
- Manage plant budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships
- Analyze plant data and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with landfill and corporate teams to align performance goals
- Lead audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
- Develop and maintain SOPs and operational best practices
Additional Expectations:
- Provide on-call leadership support during upset or emergency conditions
- Primarily a day-role leadership position with occasional operational support as needed
What We Need From You
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in gas plant or industrial operations
- Several years of leadership experience managing technicians/operators
- Strong knowledge of gas processing systems and plant operations
- Experience with SCADA and control systems
- Proven track record improving plant performance and safety outcomes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in landfill gas, RNG, or biogas facilities
- Maintenance planning and outage scheduling experience
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and regulatory reporting
Core Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills
We Keep Our Promises! Waste Connections empowers employees with a culture built on respect, reliability, and integrity.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.