AD Energy Recruitment
Talent Engagement Lead @ AD Energy - Global RNG/Biogas Recruitment Specialist
AD Energy Recruitment is partnering with a leading Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) developer to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the full spectrum of plant operations across a high-performing anaerobic digestion and RNG facility.
This is a hands‑on leadership position, responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production of biogas, upgraded RNG, digestate, and wastewater management. The role collaborates closely with internal functions such as Engineering, Reliability, Development, Environmental Compliance, and Maintenance to keep assets running at their best.
If you’re an experienced biogas operator with strong leadership and plant-wide operational oversight, this is a key opportunity to step into a senior role driving operational excellence across a 24/7 RNG facility.
Key Responsibilities
Lead day‑to‑day operations of the biogas/RNG plant, utilising SCADA and HMI systems for real‑time monitoring and process control.
Monitor, manage, and optimise production performance, ensuring safe and compliant operations.
Oversee feedstock receiving, digestion, upgrading, digestate handling, and wastewater processes.
Lead, train, and develop plant operators and technicians; ensure full compliance with safety and operational standards.
Promote a proactive, safety‑first culture with strong internal communication.
Conduct performance evaluations and manage staffing, discipline, and team development in line with company policies.
Maintenance & Compliance
Support operators/technicians in ensuring all equipment is correctly used, maintained, and fully operational.
Conduct training audits to confirm SOP adherence, safety compliance, and quality assurance.
Respond to operational issues from first call through resolution, including regulatory interaction when required.
Planning, Reporting & Support Functions
Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.
Ensure the plant is staffed and supported 24/7, including covering gaps when necessary.
Collaborate with internal teams across engineering, safety, asset management, and environmental compliance.
Travel to other plant locations as needed (up to 25%).
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in plant/facility operations.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in anaerobic digestion or biogas plant operations.
Hands‑on experience with biogas upgrading systems.
Skilled in reading PFDs, P&IDs, electrical, mechanical, and piping schematics.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership capabilities.
Comfortable working in high‑paced operational environments with changing priorities.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and plant‑related digital systems.
Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
Roll‑up-your-sleeves attitude and strong commitment to safety.
What Our Client Offers
Annual bonus opportunity
Relocation support
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and PTO
Strong culture of teamwork, growth, and professional development
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management
Industries Services for Renewable Energy
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This is a hands‑on leadership position, responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production of biogas, upgraded RNG, digestate, and wastewater management. The role collaborates closely with internal functions such as Engineering, Reliability, Development, Environmental Compliance, and Maintenance to keep assets running at their best.
If you’re an experienced biogas operator with strong leadership and plant-wide operational oversight, this is a key opportunity to step into a senior role driving operational excellence across a 24/7 RNG facility.
Key Responsibilities
Lead day‑to‑day operations of the biogas/RNG plant, utilising SCADA and HMI systems for real‑time monitoring and process control.
Monitor, manage, and optimise production performance, ensuring safe and compliant operations.
Oversee feedstock receiving, digestion, upgrading, digestate handling, and wastewater processes.
Lead, train, and develop plant operators and technicians; ensure full compliance with safety and operational standards.
Promote a proactive, safety‑first culture with strong internal communication.
Conduct performance evaluations and manage staffing, discipline, and team development in line with company policies.
Maintenance & Compliance
Support operators/technicians in ensuring all equipment is correctly used, maintained, and fully operational.
Conduct training audits to confirm SOP adherence, safety compliance, and quality assurance.
Respond to operational issues from first call through resolution, including regulatory interaction when required.
Planning, Reporting & Support Functions
Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.
Ensure the plant is staffed and supported 24/7, including covering gaps when necessary.
Collaborate with internal teams across engineering, safety, asset management, and environmental compliance.
Travel to other plant locations as needed (up to 25%).
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in plant/facility operations.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in anaerobic digestion or biogas plant operations.
Hands‑on experience with biogas upgrading systems.
Skilled in reading PFDs, P&IDs, electrical, mechanical, and piping schematics.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership capabilities.
Comfortable working in high‑paced operational environments with changing priorities.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and plant‑related digital systems.
Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
Roll‑up-your-sleeves attitude and strong commitment to safety.
What Our Client Offers
Annual bonus opportunity
Relocation support
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and PTO
Strong culture of teamwork, growth, and professional development
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management
Industries Services for Renewable Energy
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