Gas Plant Manager

Waste Connections - Loess Hills Landfill

Location: Malvern, IA

Pay Range: $115,000/yr cash/stock bonus

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.

* 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

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

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.