Plant Operator - Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

About the role

About Waga Energy: Waga Energy was founded on a simple conviction: preserving the common good and helping build a sustainable future requires collective action. Today, we are accelerating the energy transition by converting landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) through our proprietary WAGABOX® technology. Operating across North America, South America, and Europe, we transform landfill emissions into clean, local renewable energy while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our teams are united by three values, Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, and by a shared mission: maintaining a livable planet for future generations. If you're looking for an opportunity to use your skills to make a measurable environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary: As a Plant Operator, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation, monitoring, and maintenance of a WAGABOX® facility that converts landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). You'll play a hands-on role in keeping the plant operating safely, efficiently, and reliably by performing inspections, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing preventive and corrective maintenance activities. Reporting to the Operations & Maintenance team, you'll help maximize plant uptime while supporting Waga Energy's mission to deliver clean, renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Key facts: 5+ years of industrial maintenance, plant operations, or related hands-on technical experience; technical or vocational training preferred; equivalent experience considered; experience in oil & gas, chemical processing, energy, or other industrial environments preferred; hands-on role requiring routine fieldwork, equipment inspections, and physical maintenance activities; comprehensive onboarding and training, including 1 week at our Bala Cynwyd headquarters and approximately 2 weeks at a New York operating site.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant inspections, monitoring rounds, and equipment checks to ensure safe and efficient operation of the facility
• Monitor operating conditions, collect performance data, and communicate findings through routine reports
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment
• Complete preventive maintenance activities, including filter, oil, carbon, and sensor changes
• Support annual shutdowns, commissioning activities, and ongoing plant improvement efforts
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for vendors, contractors, and visitors to the facility
• Utilize the CMMS system to document maintenance activities and track equipment history
• Promote a strong safety culture by following site safety procedures, ensuring proper PPE usage, and reporting safety concerns

Qualifications & Skills

• Technical or vocational education in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, plant operations, field service, or a similar role
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing work safely and accurately
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in oil & gas, chemical processing, manufacturing, energy, or other industrial environments is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• 20 days of paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions