Facility Operations Manager

About the role

Join Suburban Propane, a company with over 95 years of experience serving employees and customers. We are seeking a Facility Operations Manager – Renewable Natural Gas to manage the safe and efficient operation of the RNG facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety precautions are followed, all staff are participating in ongoing safety briefings and trainings, and all safety incidents are reported and thoroughly debriefed to avoid preventable safety incidents.
• Actively participates in the development of safety protocols.
• Selects and assigns staff to appropriate operational tasks.
• Covers shifts to coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
• Maintains the fleet of manure vac trucks used at offsite dairies along with those employees.
• Schedules operator work hours so the facility is properly staffed 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Evaluates and verifies employee performance through review of completed work assignments.
• Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is completed and that all staff are maintaining the proper level of competency for their assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain records and prepares facility reports as requested.
• Works closely with the RNG Facility Maintenance Manager to ensure the proper operation of equipment and to schedule required maintenance.
• Works closely with the RNG Operations Manager to maintain open lines of communication regarding the facilities operations.
• Monitors facility equipment to detect operating defects and faults and develops plans for corrective action.
• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Four-year Operations Degree or equivalent in experience and education.
• Prior experience in (RNG) Renewable Natural Gas operation.
• Familiar with RNG facility operation concepts, practices, equipment mechanical functionality, and procedures attained through a minimum of 5-7 years of related technical and/or operational experience.
• Basic understanding of computer concepts and usage including MS Office.

Benefits

Why join the Suburban Propane team? Competitive pay, incentive potential, and an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility after 30 days), paid time off that increases with tenure, a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, a new employee training program, and many opportunities for continued learning and career development. Disability and life insurance, employee recognition program, generous tuition assistance program, and propane discounts are also available. For eligibility and a full list of our benefit offerings, please visit: here.

Qualifications

• Four-year Operations Degree or equivalent in experience and education.
• Prior experience in (RNG) Renewable Natural Gas operation.
• Familiar with RNG facility operation concepts, practices, equipment mechanical functionality, and procedures attained through a minimum of 5-7 years of related technical and/or operational experience.
• Basic understanding of computer concepts and usage including MS Office.

Pay

Competitive pay with incentive potential.

Schedule

24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Skills

Strong leadership skills, ability to manage a team, knowledge of RNG facility operation, familiarity with computer systems and MS Office.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility after 30 days), paid time off that increases with tenure, a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, a new employee training program, and many opportunities for continued learning and career development. Disability and life insurance, employee recognition program, generous tuition assistance program, and propane discounts are also available. For eligibility and a full list of our benefit offerings, please visit: here.

Company Information

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states. Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing Suburban Propane's nearly 100-year legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane – promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy alternatives. For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit: www.suburbanpropane.com. It’s an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and make strides toward a sustainable, clean energy future!