What are the responsibilities and job description for the RE/Biogas Project Manager position at Octane Environmental?
Job Title: Biogas / Renewable Energy (RE) Project Manager
Location: Travel Required (Multi-Site)
Industry: Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) / Biogas
Experience Level: 8–12 Years Preferred
Reporting Structure: Reports to Director of Corporate Safety, RE/Biogas and Rescue Teams
Salary Range: Based on Experience and Qualifications
The Opportunity
We are looking for a high-level field professional who understands digesters/ AST’s from the ground up.
This role blends mechanical expertise, field execution, and a commissioning mindset.
If you’ve built it, cleaned it, fixed it, and started it up — we want to talk.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and support digester / AST installation
- Execute bolt-up installs, roof systems, and mechanical tie-ins
- Ability to read and interpret construction/engineering blueprints and technical drawings
- Perform digester cleanouts, inspections, and maintenance
- Read and execute blueprints, P&IDs, and OEM specifications
- Install and trouble shoot mixers, pumps, gas systems, and mechanical equipment
- Trouble shoot any digester issue and provide solutions in real time
- Coordinate with General Contractors, Site Managers, Engineers, and OEMs
- Operate across multiple active job sites
- Risk management awareness, protecting our employees and clients
- Be able to identify critical task situations and fill out proper paperwork to go with it
- Training and developing our crews
- Client service and team focused
What We're Looking For
- 8–12 years in biogas / anaerobic digesters and/or construction experience
- Certified Project manager is a plus but not required
- Strong mechanical, process and facilities operating background
- Experience with multiple digester types
- Experience with mixers, cables, and drive systems
- Roof installations (membrane / gas-tight)
- Ability to build and follow specifications
- Field experience in cleanouts, repairs, and new construction
- Ultimate team player
Safety & Field Awareness
- Confined Space Certified
- Fit Tested / Respiratory
- Understanding of H2S and biogas hazards
- Awareness of weather limitations and jobsite conditions
- Safety-first mindset
Leadership & Communication
- Strong communicator with field presence
- Be able to Translate Spanish is a plus but not necessary
- Ability to report clearly to leadership
- Coordinate with on-site teams and drive progress/ results
- Self-sufficient and solutions-oriented
What Sets You Apart
- Commissioning experience (start-up to operations)
- RNG upgrading system exposure
- Ability to lead and develop crews and take ownership of projects
- Willingness to travel and take on challenges
- Risk management awareness — protecting our employees and clients
- Training and developing our crew
- Client service and team focused
- Team player
Compensation
Competitive pay based on experience and capability. Opportunity to grow with a company gaining traction in the RNG / Biogas, Oil & Gas, Industrial Cleaning markets.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000